ObjectivesThe ICI sports management program designed in conjunction with industry leaders helps you learn the skills you need to succeed in sports management quickly and conveniently.
Entry requirementsThere are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into any course level. Students may enrol directly into the diploma or advanced diploma levels without completing lower ranked qualifications. Graduates can expect higher course levels to result in higher potential salary, positions and skill capabilities.
Introduction to Sports Management
Parameters and definitions
The history of sport
Trends in sports participation
Pricing of sports participation
Sports clubs
Issues and trends facing sport
The Context of Sporting
The role and importance of sport in our society
The benefits of sport
The aims and objectives of sport
Current issues
Sport and society
Sport and health
The Voluntary Sector
Voluntary organizations
Sport is a voluntary concept
Voluntary ethos
Voluntary sports organizations
Management of voluntary organizations
The nature of voluntary organizations
Organizational structures and personalities
Governing bodies
How to retain volunteers
Sports Development
The many roles of the sports development officer
Leadership
Transactional or transformational
Leadership qualities in the sports situation
Working Together
Partnerships and liaisons
Agencies involved in sport
People
Performance appraisal
Managing people
What makes a manager?
Staff appraisal
Staff motivation
Delegation
Communication
Getting the right people
Team building
Team development
Personnel management
Organizational Management
The role of the sports manager
General management approaches
Quality management
Strategic management
Measuring performance
Planning
Objectives
Control
Organizational change
Decision making
Management in Practice
Management processes
Financial management
Legislation
Health and safety at work
Managing support services
The management of sport as a public service
Management Challenges
Competition
Financial control
National standards
Pressure for change
Voluntary implications
Philosophical challenges
Investors in people
Marketing
Marketing ethics
Marketing participation
Marketing activities and implementation
Public relations
Fundraising
Sports sponsorship
Time management
Managing meetings
Meetings in practice
Personal management
How Will You Benefit?
* Fast track your career in sports management
* Learn the inside secrets of how to become a sports management pro in months not years!
* Study a sports management course that was designed in conjunction with sports management industry leaders
* Free up valuable time, don't waste time and money travelling to classes
* Study at your own pace whenever and wherever you are
* Have access to a tutor who works in the industry you are training for
* Easy interest free payment plans from as low as £25 per week
Start reaping the benefits by enrolling today!
Career Prospects
Start an exciting career in sports management! Graduates are qualified as sports managers and find employment in a broad range of positions with:
* Event management firms
* Player management firms
* Recreation and leisure clubs
* Sports marketing firms
* Sponsorship management firms
* Amateur sport organisations
* Professional sport leagues
* Sporting goods organisations
Course Levels Explained
This course leads to the awarding of either a Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma depending on which level you enrol at. The different levels are achieved by the amount of course content and assessments involved within each module at the basic (Certificate), intermediate (Diploma) and advanced (Advanced Diploma) levels. You will be able to learn about what the difference is between the three levels below:
1. Certificate: represents a basic level of operational knowledge with general knowledge. Suitable for basic entry level positions.
2. Diploma: qualifications recognises the graduates capacity for initiative and judgment across a broad range of technical and management functions. Diploma holders typically have personal responsibility and autonomy (semi-independence) in performing technical operations or organising others in the workplace.
3. Advanced Diploma: The graduate is able to apply a significant range of principles and techniques across various contexts and functions. Graduates can expect to be involved in significant judgments, planning, and leadership/guidance functions related to workplace products, services, operations or procedures.
Course Length
The average time within which students complete studies is:
ICI courses allow you to study at your own pace with no assignment deadlines. This means that you determine the pace of the course and within which time period you will ultimately complete your studies in.
* Completing your course with ICI is flexible as you can fast-track and graduate in a matter of months. You complete activities and submit assignments whenever you are ready.
* The maximum time given to complete a program is three years.
Study Mode : Distance Learning
This entire course is carried out via Distance Learning (also known as correspondence learning). Distance learning is ideal if you need to adapt around work, family, or other commitments. It is also extremely beneficial should you simply wish to fast track your studies (and career) and not be locked into a timetable.
Our course content and learning experience ensure that your course is relevant and interesting. Learning, tutorial assistance, assessments takes place whenever and wherever you are in the country or world. It takes place at your own pace on your own terms to fit your lifestyle. As an ICI student, you’ll never endure a pop quiz, spend countless hours and hundreds of dollars travelling, and never be late with an assignment or for class.
Enrolments statistics reveal that students from the following categories are currently taking advantage of the distance learning experience at ICI:
* Government, business & industry employers 32%
* High school leavers 20%
* Individuals looking to start a business or change career paths 18%
* Individuals already in the industry looking to formalise and/or update knowledge and seek a promotion 11%
* Military personal 11%
* Stay at home mothers 8%
Recognition & Accreditation
This course is recognised and accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC). The courses offered by ICI are unique as they take a very "hands on" approach. Our courses are not designed to teach you just the "theory" behind the industry - they are written and tutored by industry professionals and will fast-track you into a new career of your choice.
Various government departments and business's have enrolled their own staff with ICI for further training and development and is a strong indicator of acceptance and recognition by employers and industry.
The following is a partial list of companies and government departments which have enrolled staff into ICI courses:
* Ministry of Defence,
* Microsoft,
* Vodafone,
* Navman Technologies,
* Colliers International,
* Mitsubishi Corporation,
* Pearson Education,
* Royal Mail
* Brookfield Multiplex,
* Accor,
* BBC,
* British Airways,
* Barclays Bank,
* HSBC Bank
* American Express,
* RBS
* Workplace Authority,
* Centacare Employment Group,
* MAX Employment,
* Employment Directions Network,
* Calvin Klein,
* Coca-Cola Amitil,
* Shell
* and many more...
Already in the Profession or Industry?
This course and qualification is a great way of consolidating existing knowledge via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), updating your industry skills and contributing towards your professional development. It is also one of the most practical steps you can take towards working towards gaining a promotion or better paid position.
Course fees can be claimed as a tax deduction as long as the course is sufficiently connected to your work activities.
What Do I Get?
All materials essential for course completion are included in the cost of the course fee. Upon enrolment, students receive:
* All required study materials and course notes
* Practical assignment projects with constructive tutor feedback
* Industry based tutor who will service all of your course and career questions and guidance needs
* UNESCO endorsed Student ID card giving students access to thousands of discounts both at home and overseas! Save on transport, accommodation, communications, food, shopping, movies and more!
On successful completion of the course you will receive:
* A graduation certificate officially recognizing your successful completion of studies and qualifications as a sports manager
* Transcripts indicating units completed
* Letter of recommendation and validation for current and future employers
* Post-nominal letters placed after your name which indicate that you hold the relevant qualification. For example: John Smith, DipSptMgT
* Job search assistance: Graduate Career Services Program