Dip (Sport Management)

Nelson Mandela University

Dip (Sport Management)

Programme Overview:

This programme equips students with the knowledge, attitudes and skills which are essential for a successful career in sport management. The programme also provides the opportunity for the students to fully realise their potential in the one sport in which they chose to specialise. Students are required to belong to a club of their specialist sport, approved by the Human Movement Science department, and to involve themselves in the administration of the club .

Faculty:

Faculty of Health Sciences

Delivery mode & duration of study:

Full-time 3 years

Qualification type:

Diploma (Dip)

Department:

Department of Human Movement Science

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

330

Applicant score for Technical Mathematics:

345

Applicant score for Mathematical Literacy:

345

Subjects requirements:

• Minimum NSC statutory requirements for diploma entry must be met. • Mathematics – 40%, or Technical Mathematics, or Mathematical Literacy – 60%. • Active participation in competitive sport as approved by the department. • Preference will be given to students who have excelled in sport and/or who have extensive involvement in sport.

Career opportunities:

The sport manager is involved in the management of sport and recreation facilities, events and services, to people who participate in sport and recreation for either leisure time or professional reasons. Career opportunities available include sport administrator, sport marketer, sport agent, sport manager, sport development officer, sport commentator, sport entrepreneur.

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