Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
Diploma in Business Management - Sports Management
Olds, Canada
Diploma
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Prepare for an exciting and fulfilling career in sports administration with the Business Management diploma, majoring in Sports Management. This two-year program combines the administration of sport with the foundations of business to provide you with the skills to become leaders and planners in this ever-changing field.
Aligning with the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) multi-sports modules, you will develop business management, marketing, and accounting skills that will help you manage valuable resources, such as people, money, time and materials, and reach organizational goals in the highly competitive sports industry. Working alongside Broncos Athletics and the Community Learning Resource centre, you’ll gain valuable hand-on experience applying critical thinking and strategic decision making skills in real-world settings.
Accreditations
Upon completion, graduates will have the opportunity to earn a National Coach Certification Program (NCCP).
Scholarships & Student Awards
Olds College offers over 450 awards, valued at $500,000+ in scholarships, bursaries and prizes. Thanks to our industry partners, alumni, and friends of Olds College we are fortunate to offer a generous student awards program to students.
Entrance Awards Available!
Entrance awards range from $250 - $1500 for students applying for the 2022-2023 academic year and have a paid tuition deposit by June 15, 2022.
Term 1
Completed the following:
- COM1020 - Workplace Communication
- MGT1000 - Principles of Management
- BUS1050 - Business Mathematics
- SPM1050 - Contemporary Issues in Sports Management
- SPM1040 - Activities and Sport
Term 2
Complete all of the following
- CMP1100 - Computer Applications I
- MGT1200 - Organizational Behaviour
- SPM1240 - Sports and Recreation Leadership
- SPM1260 - Introduction to Sports Management
- COM1030 - Workplace Professionalism
- SPM1220 - Fitness for Life
- Complete either COM 1030 or MGT 1200
Term 3
Completed the following:
- ACT1011 - Accounting Principles I (3-1-0 hrs)
- ECN1010 - Microeconomics
- SPM2020 - Sport and Recreation Management
- SPM2220 - Sports Events Management
- SPM1020 - Training for Performance
Term 4
Completed the following:
- ACT1012 - Accounting Principles II (3-1-0 hrs)
- ECN1020 - Macroeconomics
- MKG1021 - Marketing Principles
- SPM1300 - Coaching Theory and Applications
- SPM2230 - Sports Promotion and Professional Networking
This directly translates into jobs for our graduates. Opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- Sport and event management related occupations
- Sporting event manager
- Director of sports management and partnerships
- Sales and promotions representative
- Coaching
