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Introduction to the Diploma of Sport and Business

The Diploma of Sport and Business is a unique and fully integrated program developed in collaboration with WA Cricket and the Perth Scorchers. This one-year diploma offers access to specialist high-performance cricket coaching to support individual growth.

Course Details

• Available to: Domestic students
• Course code: A1004
• Course type: Diploma (AQF5)
• Cost: $23,000 - Eligible for FEE-HELP
• Duration: 1 year
• Dates: Semester 1, 2026
• Location: South Street and WACA Ground

Why Study This Course?

This course provides hands-on experience, the opportunity to build a network with WA Cricket and Perth Scorchers staff, and access to a high-performance program. Students can gain 100 hours of practical experience through work-integrated learning and have the chance to be considered for graduate roles within the Perth Scorchers and WA Cricket organisation.

Is This Course Right for Me?

Entry Requirements

There is no ATAR requirement for this course. However, other entry requirements include:

• Year 12 graduates: successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.
• Non-Year 12 students: completion of post-secondary studies or at least 6 months' work experience.

What You Will Learn

This Diploma offers a blend of units across Sports and Exercise Science, Business, and Marketing, designed to equip students with diverse and practical skills. Key topics include:

• Principles of coaching
• Introduction to sports science
• The human body
• Getting started in sport and exercise
• Study skills for success
• Marketing in a connected world
• Leadership and management
• The future of work

Your Future Career

Potential career pathways from completing the Diploma include:

• Sports Coordinator
• Commercial Operations Officer
• Project Administrator/Coordinator
• Community Development Officer
• Resource Coordinator
• Marketing or Social Media Coordinator
• Club Membership Officer
• Junior Sport Development Manager
• Junior Performance Coach
• Partnerships/Match Day Operations Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I apply? You can register your interest for 2026. Enrolment dates and information will be coming soon.
• How much does this course cost? $23,000. (Eligible for FEE-HELP)
• Can I transfer from another education provider to pursue this course? Yes, you will need to provide a transcript for courses undertaken at another training provider. Where eligible, credit transfers can be applied to any course that fits the criteria.
• What will my weekly schedule look like? Approximately 15 hours of classroom studies per week, usually over two days, with the requirement to do approximately one day of additional study per week in your own time.
• What activities outside of the curriculum will I be participating in? Exposure to the WA Cricket high-performance program, fan engagement, membership operations, community engagement, marketing and media communications, events, clinics, and more. 100 hours of practical work-integrated learning within the Perth Scorchers and WA Cricket organisation, and its partner network.

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge that Murdoch University is situated on the lands of the Whadjuk and Binjareb Noongar people. We pay our respects to their enduring and dynamic culture and the leadership of Noongar elders past and present. The boodjar (country) on which Murdoch University is located has, for thousands of years, been a place of learning. We at Murdoch University are proud to continue this long tradition.