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Graduate Diploma in Sport Management

Develop the skillset needed for managers to succeed in the sport industry.

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Managing sports excellence

The Graduate Diploma in Sport Management provides a broad overview of the sport industry, and is designed to develop your critical, interpretive and problem-solving skills relevant to that sector.

The course is developed and delivered in collaboration with industry experts from the field, with each subject comprising of a mix of sport management concepts and hands-on practice.

Research-inspired course content is delivered by world-leading academics and industry partners, allowing you to apply an expert level of knowledge and understanding across different domains of the sport industry.

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Graduate Diploma in Sport Management

CODE

UTS: C07029 (version 9)

CRICOS: 014223C

DURATION

1 year full time
2 years part time

INTAKE

Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025
Autumn Session 2026
Spring Session 2026

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COURSE FEES

Indicative total tuition fee for domestic students
$32,280.00

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LOCATION

City campus

What you’ll study

The Graduate Diploma in Sport Management combines business literacy with sport-specific management learning. It provides theories, models and practical case studies so you can understand the complex nature of the sport industry.

The subjects will help you to develop a critical understanding of sport management across the areas of business, globalisation, governance, sport for social impact, and sport event management in both the Australian and international contexts.

Subjects at a glance

  • Core subjects

    Subject Code Subject Name
    21854
    Creative Problem Solving
    21895
    Business and Social Impact
    21928
    Managing Staff and Volunteers
    21918
    Sport Business
    21952
    Sport for Social Impact
    21935
    Sport, Events and Globalisation
    21920
    Sport Governance and Integrity
    21882
    Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits

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“I am most proud of the confidence I gained from the course. Coming from a performing arts background, I was essentially a newbie when it came to not only business, but entrepreneurship.”

Sharon Lee

Executive Master of Business Administration

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Why UTS?

Why study Business at UTS

With a Business degree at UTS, you'll learn innovative approaches to problem-solving, develop confidence with new technologies, and act towards a just and equitable world.

Our courses blend theory with real-world application, so you can apply these skills in the global market. We offer a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, research and MBA courses tailored to your ambitions.

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