Graduate Certificate in Sport Management - Griffith University
Program overview
| Program code | Program title | Award abbreviation | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3105 | Graduate Certificate in Sport Management | GCertSportMgt | Gold Coast |
| Host element | Duration | Credit points | Semester intakes |
| Griffith Business School | 1 semester full-time | 40CP | S1 / S2 |
About this program
This revised program will commence from Semester 1/2007.This program aims to provide students with sound business management knowledge and skills and also assist students to contextualise and relate this knowledge to the current challenges facing professionals working in tourism, hospitality, sport and event management and similar organisations. Students will undertake a set of four core courses which will enable graduates from relevant disciplinary backgrounds to further develop core knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- marketing
- strategic management
- managing people
- managing financial resources
Career opportunities
In a rapidly expanding and dynamic services industry, it is expected that graduates will be highly sought after by employers in following areas:
- government departments
- tourism authorities
- sporting clubs and associations
- event management organisations
- sport tourism
- food and beverage management
- entertainment services
- theme parks and attractions
- retail travel