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Master of Business Administration Sports Management (Advanced)

Cricos Code: 0101388

WHAT IS AN MBA, SPORTS MANAGEMENT (ADVANCED)?

The MBA Sports Management Advanced will allow you to learn from one of the biggest and most successful sports businesses in the world: the Real Madrid Football Club. Torrens have partnered with Real Madrid Graduate School to offer an MBA in Sports Management, with guest speakers from the Football Club and top sports industry experts. You will also get the chance to attend an immersive two-week trip to the Real Madrid Graduate School at the Universidad Europea de Madrid, Spain during which you will visit some of the best sports facilities and be in direct contact with global sports key influencers.

Gain skills in analytics, sports marketing, management of people and team and develop critical leadership. The MBA Sports Management is comprised of 16 subjects:10 delivered face to face on campus, 5 Online and 1 residential (2 weeks placement).

The MBA Sports Management (Advanced) is a two-year, full-time program that will ideally suit international students. It takes an interdisciplinary approach to provide work-ready graduates with real-world skills and a specialism in sports management.

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Find out more about the partnership between Torrens and Real Madrid here.

This Real Madrid Graduate School course is delivered by Torrens University Australia Ltd, ABN 99 154 937 005, RTO 41343, CRICOS 03389E.

Learn more about Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid Universidad Europea

Key Information

Where can I study

Where can I study

Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne

Online.Please note that due to COVID-19, authorities have provided assurance that exceptions will be made to the usual face-to-face learning requirements.

Start Dates

Next intake is on 14 Sep 2020

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Workload

It is expected that each subject, whether studied online or on-campus, will involve a combined total of 120 hours of structured and self-directed learning.

Course Duration

Accelerated: 1.5 years

Full-time: 2 years

Part-time: options available

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WHY STUDY AT TORRENS?

It’s study that suits you, with flexible online delivery combined with a welcoming, supportive environment. Learn from real industry professionals and build real industry networks.

SET FOR SUCCESS

We focus on giving you the skills and the knowledge to ensure your long-term success in your career or entrepreneurial venture. Our academics are highly qualified and include practising industry leaders, while our Success Coaches are available for industry coaching.
YOUR CAREER OPTIONS
Your education will be what separates you and another candidate. Having a solid knowledge of the industry you work in is extremely important to get ahead, and an MBA will be highly regarded. Learn more about careers in Sports Management
FLEXIBILITY TO SUIT YOUR SCHEDULE
You control your workload, how and where you study. Choose to study full-time, part-time, or accelerate your study to graduate sooner. You will always be supported, whether you are studying on-campus or online.

"THE TRIP (TO MADRID) IS AN EXERIENCE YOU CANNOT GET ANYWHERE ELSE"

- DAVID WATTS, Graduate of Master of Business Administration (Sports Management)
The course is taught by industry professionals who have real contacts in the industry. I got to develop relationships with other students and create memories that will last a lifetime.
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COURSE OVERVIEW

The Master of Business Administration, Sports Management (Advanced) course is designed to develop your cognitive, technical and creative skills in sports management in order to make effective business decisions in a global sporting context. As you develop business acumen you will develop your skills in leading people and teams, marketing, finance, strategy as well as arena operations management. Through these highly nuanced and professional subjects you will discover how you can apply your knowledge and skills instantly in your current workplace, build your future career or test them in a new community-oriented entrepreneurial venture. The course will be split out as following: 10 units studied in Australia, 5 offered online by Real Madrid and 1 will be residential.
Learning Outcomes:
  • Apply current theories across business disciplines
  • Encourage team and individual ethical decision making
  • Use business software to effectively analyse data
  • Apply advanced business principles
  • Understand & evaluate business issues

What You'll Study

Let’s get to the nitty gritty. You’ll need to complete thirteen core subjects and three elective subjects. The three elective subjects may be chosen from any of our postgraduate subjects, we have highlighted seven electives below to give you an idea of what we offer; please speak with the Program Director to discuss elective alternatives. If the student is an international student, the course must be studied face-to-face, on-campus.

HOW YOU’LL STUDY

Experience the options that we provide to fit your studies around your lifestyle

DYNAMIC CAMPUSES

DYNAMIC CAMPUSES

No matter where you study, you are welcome to access state-of-the-art campuses in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. We have designed our learning spaces to promote collaboration and engagement. All of our campuses are located in convenient and vibrant inner city neighbourhoods.
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FLEXIBLE WORKLOAD

FLEXIBLE WORKLOAD

Take advantage of our trimester based system and flexible learning options. You have the power to choose how to run your studies and when you start.
SUCCESS COACHES

SUCCESS COACHES

Success coaches are industry and education experts who want you to get the best leverage out of your natural talents. They will be there to support you throughout your program to ensure you meet your study and career goals.
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Fees & Scholarships

Find out more about course fees and financial support.

Check the Domestic Course Fee Schedule for the cost of your course. Fees for each trimester must be paid before the trimester commences.

HOW CAN I PAY?

PAYMENT OPTIONS

1. Upfront payment via Credit Card, BPAY, cheque or overseas bank account transfer
2. Full or partial payment via FEE-HELP Government Assistance (domestic students only)

FEE HELP

Eligible students may choose to defer some, or all, of their tuition fees through FEE-HELP, a loan scheme repaid through the tax system based on income.
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SCHOLARSHIPS

Talented student? Apply for a scholarship, with options for school leavers, post graduates and more.
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Check the International Course Fee Schedule for the cost of your course. Fees for each trimester must be paid before the trimester commences.
HOW CAN I PAY?
PAYMENT OPTIONS
1. Upfront payment via Credit Card, BPAY, cheque or overseas bank account transfer
2. Full or partial payment via FEE-HELP Government Assistance (domestic students only)
FEE HELP
Eligible students may choose to defer some, or all, of their tuition fees through FEE-HELP, a loan scheme repaid through the tax system based on income.
VIEW FEE HELP OPTIONS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Talented student? Apply for a scholarship, with options for school leavers, post graduates and more.
VIEW SCHOLARSHIPS
Check the Domestic Course Fee Schedule for the cost of your course. Fees for each trimester must be paid before the trimester commences.
HOW CAN I PAY?
PAYMENT OPTIONS
1. Upfront payment via Credit Card, BPAY, cheque or overseas bank account transfer
2. Full or partial payment via FEE-HELP Government Assistance (domestic students only)
FEE HELP
Eligible students may choose to defer some, or all, of their tuition fees through FEE-HELP, a loan scheme repaid through the tax system based on income.
VIEW FEE HELP OPTIONS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Talented student? Apply for a scholarship, with options for school leavers, post graduates and more.
VIEW SCHOLARSHIPS
Check the International Course Fee Schedule for the cost of your course. Fees for each trimester must be paid before the trimester commences.
HOW CAN I PAY?
PAYMENT OPTIONS
1. Upfront payment via Credit Card, BPAY, cheque or overseas bank account transfer
2. Full or partial payment via FEE-HELP Government Assistance (domestic students only)
FEE HELP
Eligible students may choose to defer some, or all, of their tuition fees through FEE-HELP, a loan scheme repaid through the tax system based on income.
VIEW FEE HELP OPTIONS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Talented student? Apply for a scholarship, with options for school leavers, post graduates and more.
VIEW SCHOLARSHIPS

Can I Apply

Before you get started with your course application, check you meet all the requirements listed below.

Academic Entry Successful completion of a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in any discipline. OR Successful completion of a Graduate Certificate of Business Administration. Work and Life Experience Entry Applicants without formal qualifications are eligible to apply if they have seven (7) years of professional, administrative or managerial work experience. Applications will be assessed on a case by case basis.
  • Australian bachelor’s degree or equivalent and
  • Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent.
Academic Entry Successful completion of a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in any discipline. OR Successful completion of a Graduate Certificate of Business Administration. Work and Life Experience Entry Applicants without formal qualifications are eligible to apply if they have seven (7) years of professional, administrative or managerial work experience. Applications will be assessed on a case by case basis.
  • Australian bachelor’s degree or equivalent and
  • Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent.

Ready To Apply

Applying to Torrens is easy. Pick your start date, decide how you’d like to study, then apply online or give us a call and we’ll do it for you.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

We prepare international students with the skills and knowledge to be employment-ready, communicate and collaborate with diverse cultures and graduate with a perspective to gain global learning experiences. Learn more

MORE INFORMATION

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please visit our Fees page to learn more about the cost of the program. Please note that we review the course fees on a yearly basis. If you have questions, please contact us at 1300 575 803 from Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm AEST. The contact number from 5:00pm to 8:00pm is (02) 9034 5193.

There are two types of entry into this program:

Academic Entry

  • Successful completion of a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in any discipline.
  • OR
  • Successful completion of a Graduate Certificate of Business Administration.

Work and Life Experience Entry

  • Applicants without formal qualifications are eligible to apply if they have seven (7) years of professional, administrative or managerial work experience. Applications will be assessed on a case by case basis.

A bachelor degree (AQF7) or above in any discipline from an Australian institution or a recognised equivalent qualification or a Graduate Certificate of Business Administration from Torrens University Australia or from another institution if deemed equivalent.

Students without formal qualifications are eligible to apply for entry to the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration.

English language tests include:

  • IELTS 6.5, with no sub score less than 6.0
  • TOEFL 78
  • PTE 58
  • CAE 58
No. All International students must study all Torrens University subjects on campus and the Real Madrid Graduate School subjects online.
You will study a total of 6 subjects with the Real Madrid Graduate School - these will be undertaken online. You also have the opportunity to undertake a two-week placement with Real Madrid C.F. in Madrid, Spain; this placement counts as one of the 16 subjects in the MBA Advanced, with students completing their assessments while in Madrid.
Torrens University pays for accommodation and travel associated with the two-week placement. Please note, students from some countries may not be able to travel to Madrid due to visa restrictions. A similar residency (two weeks) is being planned in Australia to provide an insight into the Australian sports industry. This residency is likely to be in Adelaide and hosted by Adelaide Oval, home of AFL football and Australian cricket.

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