Earn a Sports Event Management Diploma at Thompson Rivers University
Learn key business skills and develop the expertise to successfully plan, market and execute both small and large-scale events in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. You will also gain a deep understanding of the economic, social and cultural impacts of sport events and sport tourism, as well as the complexities of the sports marketplace.
Theory is blended with real-world experiences—including hands-on projects with organizations such as the local WHL hockey club (Kamloops Blazers), Spartan Canada, Sun Peaks Resort, Pacific Sport and the Kamloops Sports Council.
Quick Facts
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Duration: |
2 years |
Intake: |
September |
Tuition Fee: |
- C$7,320/semester (up to 12 credits/4 courses)
- C$8,912/semester (15 credits/5 courses)
- each additional credit: C$531 (fall/winter) C$610 (summer)
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Location: |
Kamloops, Canada |
Careers
Discover a wide range of career opportunities in the local, regional and international sports industry:
- Planning and managing sporting, non-sporting and lifestyle events
- Working with sports teams
- Starting your own company managing sports events
- Marketing and sales of sports properties
- Managing a sport or recreation organization
- Directing a club sport facility
- Fundraising, marketing and volunteer management
The Sports Event Management program is offered at Thompson Rivers University.