Diploma in Sport (Advanced Sport Management)

NZIS Diploma in Sport (Advanced Sport Management)

Programme Objectives

The NZIS Diploma in Sport (Advanced Sport Management) is a full-time, Level 6 tertiary qualification. Students enter after the successful completion of their NZIS Diploma in Sport Management and Exercise Prescription or can qualify through the RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) system.

Sport Management students are able to practically apply what they learn during the year through the organisation of large commercial and non-profit events to gain valuable experience. Their event management skills are developed and improved through direct involvement in the planning and implementation of major multi-faceted events.

Graduates in Sport Management will finish the Diploma with transferable business skills in marketing, management, coaching and administration.

Diploma graduates are suited for employment in a wide range of sporting organisations including Regional Sports Trusts, sport facilities, sport clubs and societies and other commercial sport businesses.

Key Components

Strategic Planning – Sport organisation development
Sport Education – Officiating and competition formatting
Sponsorship – Proposal design and implementation
Marketing and Promotion
Advanced Event Management
Sports Law
Special Populations
Information Technology
First-line Management & Risk Management
Advanced Coaching & Programme Development
Communications
Personal Development Modules - The Personal Development Module (PDM) slot in the Programme provides students with other opportunities, over and above their academic requirements. PDMs may include:
- Group Fitness
- Sport Massage
- Sport Strapping
- Information Technology
- Scuba Diving
- Aerobics Instruction
- Rock Climbing
- Golf
- Speed Training
- Swiss Ball Training

Work Placements

Students will be able to complete work placements throughout the year of study. Opportunities are provided for students to gain valuable experience at the ‘coal face’ of the sports industry. Graduate students from the Diploma level also have international work placement opportunities in Australia and the UK. Many NZIS Diploma students have also been successful in gaining employment in activity centres in the UK upon completion of their course of study.

Entry Criteria

Successful completion of first year of study at NZIS
Relevant qualifications from other institutions through a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process
Students who fall outside of the academic category many still be considered upon a personal interview
Relevant Experience – Recognition of Current Competency (RCC)
International students must have an IELTS equivalent of 5.5 or higher