Program Overview

Master of Sport Management

The Master of Sport Management is a postgraduate degree designed for professionals and graduates aiming to excel in the sport industry. This course is ideal for enhancing leadership and collaborative skills, providing students with the strategic mind, business acumen, and zeal required to take a leading role in sports organisations.

Course Description

The course develops advanced skill sets needed for managers to operate in the increasingly complex and dynamic sport industry. It balances managerial acumen with sport-specific knowledge, preparing students for the challenges of the sport industry's evolving landscape.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)
• English language requirements: IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, writing 6.0; TOEFL iBT: overall 79, writing 21; UTS College AE5: Pass; Pearson PTE: overall 58, writing 50; Cambridge C1A/C2P: overall 176, writing 169

Course Duration

The course may be completed in one-and-a-half years of full-time or three years of part-time study.

Tuition Fees

• 2026 Indicative tuition fees for domestic students: $51,362.00
• Additional costs: Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), textbooks, materials, and other course-related costs

Inherent Requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential for successfully completing a course at UTS.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Students may be granted a maximum of six subject exemptions, of which four core subjects may be approved from prior undergraduate study.

Career Options

As a graduate, you'll have the strategic mind, business acumen, and zeal required to take a leading role in sports organisations. Career options include:

• Sport Manager
• General Manager
• Sports Marketing Marketer
• Sport Event Manager
• Venue Operations Manager
• Sports Marketing Consultant
• Sporting Policy Advisor
• Athletic Director
• Sports Centre Manager

Course Structure

The course structure includes:

• 9 core Management subjects
• 1 Management option
• 1 Industry research project or Internship experience

Subjects at a Glance

Core subjects include:

• Creative Problem Solving
• Business and Social Impact
• Managing Staff and Volunteers
• Sport Business
• Sport for Social Impact
• Sport, Events and Globalisation
• Sport Governance and Integrity
• Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits
• Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits

Typical Course Program

The outline below shows an example program for the Master of Sport Management based on a full-time study load. Please note that your exact program may differ based on your unique circumstances, such as your commencement date, subject selections, and recognition of prior learning.

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Related Courses

• Graduate Certificate in Sport Management
• Graduate Diploma in Sport Management
• Master of Sport Management (Extension)
• Master of Management