Sports Management Course

If you’re enthusiastic about sports and helping people to live healthier, happier lives, then sports management could be the career for you. Take our sports management course to launch your career and get qualified as a professional sports manager.

Unlock a career in sports management with our online distance learning courses, whether you’re new to the field or looking to secure a promotion to management. With ICI, you’ll learn from a range of experienced professionals and industry experts.

Explore our course breakdown below or enroll now to get started.

• Course Outline

  When you enroll in our sports management course, you will complete the following units of study:

  1	Introduction to Sport

  Definition of sport History of sport

  Economics of sports Trends and issues in sport

  2	The Substance of Sport

  Aims and objectives The important role of sports in society

  3	The Backbone of Sport

  The role of the volunteer in sports Volunteer organizations in sport Management of voluntary organizations

  The nature of voluntary organizations Organizational bodies and structures How to retain volunteers

  4	Sports Development

  The promotion of sports Developing sports for everyone

  5	Sport Leadership

  Leadership styles, Great leaders in sports

  6	Working Together in Sport

  Building partnerships

  7	People Management

  Managing people What makes a manager? Staff and performance appraisal Staff motivation

  Communication Hiring talent Team building and development Personnel management

  8	Organizational Management

  Sports manager goals Management techniques Quality and strategic management

  Planning and objectives Organizational management Measuring performance

  9	Management

  Management processes Financial management

  Health and Safety

  10	Management Obstacles

  Competition and challenges Financial control

  Voluntary implications Investors in people

  11

  Marketing

  Marketing participation Marketing strategies

  Public relations and fundraising Sports sponsorship

  12	Event Management for Sport

  Events feasibility Event planning

  Event requirements Event evaluation

  13	Skills for Sports Management

  Time management Managing meetings

  Meetings in practice Personal management

• How Will You Benefit?

  There are many benefits associated with our online sports management courses. For example, you will:

  • Fast track your career in sports management
  • Learn with a course designed in consultation with sports management professionals and industry experts
  • Use our flexible online learning plan to make your studies fit around your other commitments
  • Receive advice and assistance from your own personal tutor
  • Study remotely to save money and time
  • Get a 10% reduction on your course fees by paying upfront, or opt for our interest-free weekly payment plan

  Sign up to our sports management course today to discover the benefits for yourself.

• Career Prospects

  Whether you’re an athlete yourself or just a sports enthusiast, sports management is the gateway into taking charge and making a difference to a sporting organization. As a qualified sports manager, you’ll be involved in all the workings of your club, team or organization, helping them to achieve greatness on and off the field of play. And with sports remaining a cornerstone of the entertainment industry, there are a range of positions available for capable sports managers.

  

  Opportunities for sports managers

  Skilled sports managers are sought after in a variety of roles. Here are just some of the places you could find your dream job:

  • Event management firms
  • Player management companies
  • Recreational sports and leisure clubs
  • Sports marketing agencies
  • Sponsorship management firms
  • Amateur sports organizations
  • Professional sports leagues and competitions
  • Sporting goods organizations

• Course Levels Explained

  Diploma

  Our sports management course leads to the awarding of a Diploma. This qualification recognizes the graduate’s capacity for initiative and judgement across a broad range of technical and management functions. Diploma holders typically have personal responsibility and autonomy (semi-independence) in performing technical operations or organizing others in the workplace.

• Prerequisites

  There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into our sports management course.

  So if you’re looking to advance your career in the sports industry, enroll today.

• Course Length

  Students typically complete their studies within 24 weeks.

  Taking our sports management courses online allows you to set the pace of your studies to suit your personal goals. This course can be completed in a matter of months if you’re keen to fast track your learning. If you’d prefer to take your time, you can do that, too. At ICI, we give you three years in which to complete your chosen course.

• Study Mode: Online Learning

  Our sports management courses are delivered to you via online distance learning, sometimes referred to as correspondence learning. Without a set timetable, you’ll have the flexibility you need to advance your career without having to put your life on hold. Complete lessons and assessments wherever and whenever you want, fitting learning around your existing commitments. Your personal tutor will be available to you the whole time, so you’ll always have a helping hand when you need it. With ICI, you won’t have to worry about commuting to classes, saving you time, money and letting you concentrate on the important things.

  Studying sports management with ICI isn’t just convenient – it’s also practical, engaging and effective.

• Recognition & Accreditation

  
  This course is recognised and accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC).

  Like all ICI management courses, our sports management course takes a practical approach to training. We won’t just teach you the theory of sports management – we’ll help you develop the necessary skills to set you apart from the rest in this competitive industry.

• Already in the Profession or Industry?

  Already working with a sports club, team or organization? This course is the one for you. Expanding your knowledge and refreshing your insights, it will help to advance your career to management level. Our course is a practical stepping stone to give you opportunities in the role you want – whether you’re looking for a promotion from your current job or to move to a different sector of the sports industry.

• What Do I Get?

  All the materials you need to complete our sports management course are included in the course fee. Once you enroll, you will receive:

  • All required study materials and course notes
  • Assignment projects with constructive tutor feedback
  • A tutor who will answer all of your course and career questions and provide guidance

  Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive:
  

  • A graduation certificate officially recognising your completion of studies and qualifications as a sports management professional
  • Transcripts indicating the units completed
  • A letter of recommendation and validation for current and future employers
  • Post-nominal letters placed after your name which indicate that you hold the relevant qualification (for example: John Smith, DipSptMgT)
  • Job search assistance: discover more about our Graduate Career Services Programme

• Cut Off Date

  Friday, 27th December 2024 is the next enrollment cut off date. Places are limited, in demand and entry into the course is on a first come first served basis.

  Your enrollment is processed and acknowledged within 24 hours of the Institute receiving your application. You can expect to receive your course within days of enrolling. When you start your ICI course it’s at your own pace and you determine when you finish.

  Don’t miss out. Enroll today!

Course Investment & Payment Plans

Select diploma level to see payment options Click on the below menu to select your preferred course level.

How do I get started?