Sport Business Management
Ontario Graduate Certificate
Program Code: SB511
Campus: North
Length: 2 semesters starting in September
Our unique program prepares you to manage the business side of sport. You will learn about the structure and functionality of the Canadian sport industry and develop sport business skills in areas such as sport sponsorship, marketing and sales, communications, sport hosting and event planning. You will also learn practical business, human resources and administrative skills and participate in a work placement.
Graduates can gain positions with a variety of sport organizations in amateur and professional sport, community sport, sport governing bodies, sport event management companies, intercollegiate athletics, private sport venues and the sporting goods industry.
Our graduates find employment in roles such as:
- sport event and marketing co-ordinator
- account executive
- sponsorship manager
- executive director or program manager
- ticket sales supervisor
- coaching development co-ordinator, varsity manager or campus recreation co-ordinator
- communications director
Work Placement
The work placement consists of two components and occurs across industry sectors including professional and amateur sport, sport governing bodies, sport marketing and event management companies, community and private sector sport organizations. The placement provides valuable experience and industry contacts. The first component of the placement is concurrent with coursework and is a minimum of 210 hours. The second component of the placement is six weeks in length and a minimum of 35 hours per week.
Courses
Semester 1 |
Fall 2020 Delivery | Proposed Winter 2021 Delivery | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPRT 5000: The Sport Industry | Online | Online | |
| SPRT 5001: Financial Management in Sport | Online | Online | |
| SPRT 5002: Sport Marketing | Online | Online | |
| SPRT 5003: Managing Communications in Sport | Online | Online | |
| SPRT 5004: Leadership in Sport | Online | Online | |
| SPRT 5005: People Management | Online | Online |
Semester 2 |
Fall 2020 Delivery | Proposed Winter 2021 Delivery | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPRT 5500: Sport Hosting and Special Events | Online | ||
| SPRT 5501: Sport Sponsorship | Online | ||
| SPRT 5502: Sport Seminar Series | Online | ||
| SPRT 5503: Ethics and Legal Issues in Sport | Online | ||
| SPRT 5504: Sport Sales | Online | ||
| SPRT 5505: Internship | Online |
Current students, please make sure to review your MyHumber Academic Progress report to confirm which courses you should register into for your Winter semester. Courses with in-person requirements will likely also have online components. Humber may need to change plans for in-person learning, subject to government and public health directives and/or additional health and safety considerations.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet all the requirements below in order to meet minimum program eligibility. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. Admission decisions will be available via MyHumber, or by email and mail. Admission decisions will not be released by phone.
Admission selection is based on the following 3 requirements:
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Academic
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
- A bachelor’s degree, advanced diploma or diploma
This program is best suited for students who have completed a bachelor's degree in the following areas: Kinesiology, Commerce, Social Science, Communications or a related field.
Mature Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet program eligibility.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.
College Transfer Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
University Transfer Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
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English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
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International Credit Evaluation
Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a WES or ICAS evaluation.
How to Apply
Applications are made through ontariocolleges.ca. See program page for details.
International Academic Equivalency
Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please see admission requirements on the program page to enter your location.
Fees
The 2020-2021 fee for two semesters is:
- domestic: $6,990.43
- international: $17,027.00
Fees are subject to change.
Domestic Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
| Tuition | $2,810.20 | $2,810.20 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $3,329.11 | $3,189.75 |
| Semester 2 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
| Tuition | $2,810.20 | $2,810.20 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $332.21 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $3,661.32 | $3,189.75 |
International Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
| Tuition | $7,784.59 | $7,564.59 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $8,303.50 | $7,944.14 |
| Semester 2 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
| Tuition | $7,452.38 | $7,452.38 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $332.21 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $8,303.50 | $7,831.93 |
*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140
Pathways
Humber offers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or refer to the program page.
Contact Information
Program Specific Questions
Rick Simone, Program Co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 4212
rick.simone@humber.ca
Admissions Questions
Domestic Students
416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca
International Students
Contact the International Centre
international.humber.ca/contact
1-416-675-5067
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