Humber’s Sport Management advanced diploma program prepares you to manage the business of sport.

You will develop a thorough knowledge of the structure and functionality of the Canadian sport industry including specific responsibilities and governance structure of organizations, rules and regulations governing sport, coaching standards, tournament hosting and scheduling, and sport sponsorship development. You will also learn the practical, organizational, business, human resources and administrative skills needed to pursue a career in the industry.

Courses are designed with industry collaboration, ensuring the program is current and relevant. You will learn from full-time professors, managers and directors of sport organizations. Classes are diverse and include guest speakers from organizations such as Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment, Tennis Canada, Ontario Basketball and various games organizing committees. The program also includes field trips and practical training.

Our graduates can gain positions with a variety of sport institutions such as amateur or professional sports teams and organizations, community sport and recreation agencies, sport governing bodies, sport event management organizations, intercollegiate athletics, private facilities, and within the sporting goods industry.

Potential jobs include:

account executive
coaching development co-ordinator
facility, campus recreation or varsity manager
fan experience co-ordinator
program manager/co-ordinator
sport event and marketing co-ordinator
sponsorship co-ordinator
ticket sales supervisor