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Postgraduate: Graduate Certificate in Sport Operations Management

Embark on an extraordinary journey into the dynamic area of sport business operations with ACPE’s Graduate Certificate in Sport Operations Management. Developed in close consultation with industry experts, this postgraduate course offers an immersive and authentic student experience to help students gain the essential knowledge and skills to excel in this high-growth industry.

Postgraduate: Graduate Certificate in Sport Operations Management

Postgraduate: Graduate Certificate in Sport Operations Management

Embark on an extraordinary journey into the dynamic area of sport business operations with ACPE’s Graduate Certificate in Sport Operations Management. Developed in close consultation with industry experts, this postgraduate course offers an immersive and authentic student experience to help students gain the essential knowledge and skills to excel in this high-growth industry.

Embark on an extraordinary journey into the dynamic area of sport business operations with ACPE’s Graduate Certificate in Sport Operations Management.

Developed in close consultation with industry experts, this postgraduate course offers an immersive and authentic student experience, combining advanced academic education in relevant fields with extensive practical knowledge from seasoned sports professionals.

Gain the essential knowledge and skills to excel in this high-growth industry, ensuring you are job-ready and equipped for an exhilarating career in sport.

The course comprises 4 units. A full-time load allows completion of the course in one session (4 units per session) with each session lasting 10 weeks.

Part-time study is possible, with students undertaking one unit per session completing the course in one year.

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Career opportunities
  • CEO or General Manager
  • Chief Operations Officer
  • Group Aquatics Manager
  • Operations manager
  • High-performance operations lead
  • Spectator services manager
  • Event manager
  • Sport programs manager
  • Club manager
  • Venue manager
  • Sport-focused roles within local councils or government departments
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Who is this for?
  • Professionals already working in the sport industry looking for additional education to improve their career prospects
  • Professionals from other industries who want to switch to a career in sport
  • People currently working in sport, such as athletes or coaches, who may not have the necessary qualifications for management roles
  • Directors or committee members of sport organisations who want to enhance their skills to better contribute to their organisation.
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Course duration

3 months on a full time load (4 units in one quadmester of 10 weeks) or the part time equivalent

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Intake dates

29 January 2024

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Study flexibility

Full time online study. Part time study is also an option, to assist students balancing work or other commitments.

The Graduate Certificate in Sport Operations Management can be completed in under three months via full-time online study. Part-time study is also an option, to assist students in balancing work or other commitments.

Each unit will run over a 10-week period (a session). The units are delivered online providing flexibility for you to balance work and study commitments. Academics will also be available for one-to-one discussion and support.

Should you continue studying, and enroll in the Graduate Diploma of Sport Management, credit would be given for all of the units (two core and two elective units) upon completion of this course.

There are 4 units in the Graduate Certificate in Sport Operations Management:

  • Managing People in Sport Organisations
  • Leadership in Sport Organisations
  • Strategic and Operational Risk Management
  • Managing Technology in Sport

Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) is Australia's leading sport education provider that is renowned for its specialist accredited degree and diploma programs.

We offer a range of degree and diploma courses in sport, football, health, education, and dance.

Gear up for success at ACPE and turn your passion for sport into a career:

  • Fully accredited course
  • Gain a postgraduate qualification designed by the sport industry, for the sport industry
  • Receive Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) credit from other postgraduate studies
  • Learn from seasoned industry professionals
  • Practical skills for immediate application
  • Flexible study options designed to meet your needs.
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We outshine our competitors based on the Quality Indicators of Learning and Teaching (QILT) Student Experience Survey, which is run by the Government. This is important because it tells you what our current students have said about their experiences at ACPE.

Compared to other universities and education providers, ACPE is rated in the top 15 for the overall quality of the student experience in 2021. We achieved a 94.4% rating for teaching quality, 88.5% for the quality of the overall student experience, and 92.9% for student support - significantly ahead - making ACPE the leading provider of sport, health, and dance courses in Australia.

Located at Sydney Olympic Park, we are surrounded by sport organisations and industry partners presenting opportunities at our doorstep. We are FEE-HELP approved and not ATAR dependent. Turn your passion for sport into a career. Why go anywhere else?

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Teaching quality score SES 2021 Icon

95% score in Teaching Quality*
*SES (Student Experience Survey 2021)

Overall Graduate Employment Rate GOS 2020 Icon

90.1% in Overall Graduate Employment Rate*
*GOS (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020)

Increase in employment ABS 2020 Icon

50% increase in employment within the sports industry in the next 5 years*
*Australian Bureau of Statistics 2020

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Over 106 years of educating generations of sport professionals since 1917

Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) is Australia's leading sport education provider that is renowned for its specialist accredited degree and diploma programs.

We offer a range of degree and diploma courses in sport, football, health, education, and dance.

Gear up for success at ACPE and turn your passion for sport into a career:

  • Gain an industry-leading degree
  • Study closely with industry experts
  • Gaining a qualification specifically designed by the sport industry for the sport industry
  • Be work-ready with experience placements
  • Thrive on campus at the home of sport, Sydney Olympic Park

We outshine our competitors based on the Quality Indicators of Learning and Teaching (QILT) Student Experience Survey, which is run by the Government. This is important because it tells you what our current students have said about their experiences at ACPE.

Compared to other universities and education providers, ACPE is rated in the top 20 for the overall quality of the student experience in 2022. We achieved a 92.7% rating for teaching quality, 87.6% for the quality of the overall student experience, and 90.5% for student support - significantly ahead - making ACPE the leading provider of sport, health, and dance courses in Australia.

Located at Sydney Olympic Park, we are surrounded by sport organisations and industry partners presenting opportunities at our doorstep. We are FEE-HELP approved and not ATAR dependent. Turn your passion for sport into a career. Why go anywhere else?

ACPE CRICOS provider code (01822J)

 

Teaching quality score SES 2021 Icon

92.7% score in Teaching Quality*
*SES (Student Experience Survey 2022)

Overall Graduate Employment Rate GOS 2020 Icon

89.6% in Overall Graduate Employment Rate*
*QILT (Quality Indicators of Learning and Teaching 2022)

Increase in employment ABS 2020 Icon

50% increase in employment within the sports industry in the next 5 years*
*Australian Bureau of Statistics 2020

106 years of education Icon

Over 106 years of educating generations of sport professionals since 1917

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