Sport Management (Diploma)

Total Credits:	60+
Credential:	Diploma in Sport Management
Program Code:	SPMA.DIP
CIP:	31.0501

Overview

The Sport Management Diploma is an applied, two-year program designed to provide learners with a solid foundation in sport management, along with the knowledge skills and attitudes necessary to succeed in entry level sport management careers. Sport and business management theory and skills, combined with applied learning experiences prepare graduates to practice ethically, responsibly and professionally in the sport management industry.

Career/Academic Advancement Opportunities

Career options include facility, resource and event management activities.

Graduates of the Diploma can continue in year 3 of the Bachelor of Sport Management program at Camosun College.

Admissions

One of:

C in English 12
C in English 12 Camosun Alternative

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of the program students will be able to:

Apply knowledge of sport theory, concepts and principles to a range of sport management contexts.
Use general management skills including human resource management, accounting, record-keeping and planning to support organizational effectiveness.
Demonstrate and model social responsibility as a sport management professional.
Contribute to the effective organization and management of projects, programs and events.
Apply knowledge and skills in the effective management of resources & facilities.
Make informed decisions that reflect business and sport principles, concepts and theories and which support organizational goals and plans.
Communicate effectively and contribute positively to the team and the organization.
Demonstrate ethical, responsible and accountable behavior as a sport management professional.

Curriculum

Year One

All of:

ACCT 161 - Financial Management Credits: 3
BUS 130 - Business Communications Credits: 3
BUS 140 - Business Info Technology Credits: 3
BUS 150 - Introduction to Management Credits: 3
ENGL 151 - Academic Writing Strategies Credits: 3 ^*
KIN 125 - Introduction to Sport Science Credits: 3
MARK 110 - Introduction to Marketing Credits: 3
SPMA 100 - Leadership & Organization of Sport in Canada Credits: 3
SPMA 155 - The Business of Sport Credits: 3
One (1) elective - Any 100-level or higher course with the exception of any high school equivalent course Credits: 3

Note:

* Student may use ENGL 161 or ENGL 163 or ENGL 164 , in lieu of ENGL 151 toward program completion.

Year Two

All of:

ACCT 207 - Managerial Accounting Credits: 3
BUS 220 - Organizational Behaviour Credits: 3
BUS 276 - Business Law Credits: 3
KIN 255 - Introduction to Adapted Sport & Physical Activity Credits: 3
MARK 220 - Marketing Communications Credits: 3
SPMA 220 - Sport Technology Credits: 3
SPMA 234 - The Sport Coaching Process Credits: 3
SPMA 245 - Sport and Fitness Facility Operations Credits: 3
SPMA 260 - Sport Event Management Credits: 3

One of:

SPMA 291 - Applied Sport Management Credits: 3
One (1) elective - Any 100-level or higher course with the exception of any high school equivalent course Credits: 3

Optional Program Credential Designation

Internship

All of:

CDEV WPS - Workplace Preparation Skills Credits: 0

One of:

SPMA 102 - Internship Credits: 4
SPMA 102P - Parallel Internship Credits: 4

Additional Information

Program Participation Requirements

Some courses in this program will require math as a pre-requisite (e.g. “C” in Pre-calculus 11, or Foundations of Math 11, MATH 077 or MATH 073 ; or “C+” in MATH 075 or MATH 072 ). Students may enter this program without Math, but must complete one of the Math courses listed above or successfully complete Camosun’s Math assessment in or before their first semester of study.
ENGL 151 will require English 12 with a C+ or higher as a pre-requisite (e.g. C+ in English 12, C+ in English First Peoples 12, C in Camosun Alternative ). Students may enter this program with a C in English 12, but must complete one of the English courses listed above or successfully complete Camosun’s English assessment to meet the prerequisite for ENGL 151 .

Program Completion Requirements

A minimum GPA of 3.0 (C+) is required to graduate from the program.