Master of Sport Management / Master of Project Management

Bond University

Australia, Gold Coast

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Bond University

Australia , Gold Coast

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

097032A

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2026

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Duration 6 semester(s)

Next Intake February-2026

Master of Sport Management / Master of Project Management

About

Note: This program has been suspended from September 2024. There are no further intakes of students planned. The following information is being retained for students currently enrolled in the program.

With south-east Queensland set to host the Summer Olympic Games in 2032, there has never been a better time to consider a career in sport management.

The sport industry is already a major contributor to Australia’s economic growth and that will be supercharged over the next decade as new opportunities arise in sport development, facilities management, event management, sponsorships, sports communication, law, marketing and so much more.

Notably, many of these opportunities are likely to be styled for the gig economy, where ‘management by projects’ is becoming the norm. Whether you are working as a consultant or permanent staffer, tasks are increasingly delivered on a project basis by interdisciplinary teams headed by leaders who not only have expertise in their chosen field but a suite of people management, time management, and design thinking skills.

All of which is exactly why a postgraduate qualification in project management is the ideal extension to supercharge your Master of Sport Management studies.

Having dual Sport Management and Project Management qualifications will help you stand out and significantly expand your career options, adding extra value to potential roles in the sport management sector.

Studying these two in-demand degrees at the same time also represents a significant cost saving compared to studying the two degrees separately.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Recognised 4 year Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree

4 year Bachelor degree - 4 point grading scale

Successful completion of a Bachelor degree in a discipline related to the diverse areas of project management or sport management including management, business, marketing, finance, accounting, law, public relations, exercise and sports science.

Recognised 4 year Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree

4 year Bachelor degree - 5 point grading scale

English Program Requirements

English language proficiency requirements

Bond's programs are taught and assessed in English, so depending on your educational background and citizenship, you may be required to provide evidence that your English language ability meets our requirements. This may include submitting results from an approved English Language Test taken in the past two years - you can see the required results for the most common approved tests below. There are other ways to demonstrate English language proficiency and gain entry into this program, including demonstrating prior study in English, or other qualifications. If your qualification does not meet the English language requirements then you will need to provide an English proficiency test for admission.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Overall score 6.5 with no sub score less than 6.0
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Overall score 58 with no Communicative Scores below 50
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT): Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Overall score 79 (no scores below 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking, and 16 in Reading and Listening)

Career

Where will your degree take you?

The world of sport is always fast paced, with managers juggling several projects with competing deadlines at once. A dual degree in sport management and project management will equip professionals with the knowledge, skills, and tools to strategically manage and effectively deliver and implement projects in this field. Graduates of this program may find employment opportunities in the government, community, private and not-for-profit sectors including government, sport, tourism and recreation services, sport venue management, sport advertising, media relations, sponsorship, and marketing.

Outcomes

Sport event manager

Sport event managers are responsible for the planning and execution of local and major sport events. Other types of duties include, liaising with marketing professionals for the design of event collateral, managing event personnel, collaborating with sport coaches and teams, and negotiating price points with event contractors.

Sport marketer

Sport marketers are responsible for promoting sport teams, players, and events by creating effective advertising and building brand association. Responsibilities may include securing sponsorships for sporting teams and events, advertising, and promotion of sporting events, building relationships with sporting organisations, as well as plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns.

Sport manager

Sport managers are responsible for the promotion and coordination of sport activities as well as overseeing the participation, travel, and logistics of players and coaches and other special groups in sport. They can work for sport governing bodies, professional sport organisations, and any number of other sport-related organisations.

Project manager

A project manager leads project planning and manages the team responsible for the project’s delivery. Project managers coordinate all the many moving parts that make a project successful, from ideation through to completion. Project manager roles in Australia are typically advertised between $120k and $200k according to Seek (2021).