Enter a leadership role in the sport industry by studying a course ranked in the world’s top 10.

Deakin is a leader in sport management education according to the prestigious SportBusiness International (SBI) journal. Deakin’s Master of Business (Sport Management) is the only Australian program to make the top 25 in SBI’s rankings.

Importantly, graduates of the Master of Business (Sport Management) rank in the top 5 for average salaries three years after graduation, compared with their peers working in sport business around the globe.

Australia has one of the strongest sporting sectors in the world. Underpinning this multi-billion dollar industry are the business professionals who provide direction and leadership to sporting organisations across the country. You can study at Deakin’s Melbourne Burwood Campus, or online through Deakin’s Cloud Campus.

This course develops business and leadership skills to effectively manage sport organisations. Whether it’s at the elite, semi-elite or recreational levels, sport management at Deakin prepares you to deliver on all strategic dimensions of the industry – in areas such as marketing and promotions, governance and management, facilities and events, as well as participation development.

1 year full time (2 years part time) – 8 credit points

Admission is based on:

• Bachelor honours (AQF8) degree in a related discipline, or
• Bachelor degree in a related discipline, plus two years relevant work experience*, or
• Graduate certificate or graduate diploma in a related discipline, or
• Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.

1.5 years full time (3 years part time) – 12 credit points

Admission is based on:

• Bachelor degree in a related discipline, or
• Bachelor degree in any discipline, plus two years relevant work experience*, or
• Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.

2 years full time (4 years part time) – 16 credit points

Admission is based on:

• Bachelor degree or other qualification at a higher AQF level in any discipline, or

• Successful completion of Masters Qualifying Program (MQP)

• Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.