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The Postgraduate: Graduate Diploma of Sports Management is designed for individuals aspiring to management and governance positions in the sports industry.
The Postgraduate: Graduate Diploma of Sports Management is designed for individuals aspiring to management and governance positions in the sports industry.
The Postgraduate: Graduate Diploma of Sports Management (GDSM) has been developed based on extensive consultation with experts in the field. This provides you with not only a post-graduate qualification but also crucial work experience that aligns with industry requirements and expectations. The unique emphasis is on equipping students with the skills and knowledge required to add value in a management role in the sport industry.
A holistic learning approach
What sets ACPE’s Postgraduate: Graduate Diploma of Sports Management apart is the perfect blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application. Our experienced faculty, comprising industry experts and professionals, provides students with real-world case studies, encouraging them to apply ethical theories to complex scenarios in sports. This practical approach ensures that our graduates are well-versed in theory and ready to make ethical decisions in their professional lives.
The course is also designed to accommodate part-time study, allowing students to move between full-time and part-time depending on other commitments.
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6 months on a full time load (4 units in one quadmester of 10 weeks) or part time equivalent
The units will be delivered online, providing flexibility to tailor your study to your individual timetables. Academics will also be available for one-to-one discussion and support.
The Postgraduate: Graduate Diploma of Sports Management can be completed in less than six 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.
This course is FEE-HELP approved for domestic students.
Learn more about our fees and funding today.
There are six core units:
You can also choose two of the following elective units, allowing the tailoring of content to suit your area of interest.
Each unit will run over a 10-week period (a session). The units will be delivered online, allowing you to tailor their study to your individual timetables. Academics will also be available for one-to-one discussion and support.
This Postgraduate: Graduate Diploma of Sports Management is for individuals working towards management roles in the sports industry. You will have to meet the following requirements:
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NB: This course is not available to international students.
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:
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.
Take the first step and enrol in the Postgraduate: Graduate Diploma of Sports Management at ACPE today
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? While you’re here, why not explore our sports coaching and sports business degrees? Alternative courses include the Graduate Certificate in Ethics and Integrity in Sport and Bachelor of Sport Business Leadership. If you have any questions, contact our team, who are happy to help.
ACPE CRICOS provider code (01822J)
 92.7% score in Teaching Quality* |  85.9% in Overall Graduate Employment Rate* |  50% increase in employment within the sports industry in the next 5 years* |  Over 107 years of educating generations of sport professionals since 1917 |
A Postgraduate: Graduate Diploma of Sports Management is designed for those looking to advance their careers in the sports industry. It covers key aspects of sports management, such as marketing, finance and organisational leadership. This diploma is ideal for individuals with prior academic or professional experience in sports or related fields, seeking specialised knowledge and skills to take on higher-level roles in sports organisations, event management or related sectors.
To enrol in this program, you must have at least two years of work experience, a resume, a reference from your employer and a personal statement.
You must also provide a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised higher education provider or an equivalent recognised overseas qualification with demonstrated proficiency in English, or a diploma with a recognised qualification with at least two years’ industry experience, or demonstrate to the Dean’s satisfaction that you’re a suitable student candidate.
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