What is an Advanced MBA in Sports Management?
An MBA in Sport Management (Advanced) develops analytics, sports marketing, management and leadership skills. Torrens University co-delivers this degree with Real Madrid Graduate School – a partnership between world-famous Real Madrid Football Club and Universidad Europea. Learn from the best.Learning outcomes
- Identify and analyse important socio-cultural influences in sport.
- Apply current theories across business disciplines and sports management.
- Establish masterful marketing techniques to build strong communities.
- Use software to effectively analyse data and apply advanced business principles.

Top-ranked Sports Management MBA
In 2020, Real Madrid Graduate School received a top ten ranking in the Sport Business Postgraduate Rankings for its Master of Business Administration (Sports Management).
This course is accredited by Torrens University Australia ABN 99 154 937 005, RTO 41343, CRICOS 03389E and co-delivered in partnership with Universidad Europea de Madrid.
*For more details on international student study options.

Career opportunities
Graduate with the skills and knowledge to critically analyse core sporting business functions, implement strategic processes, manage risk and lead complex teams. MBA graduates are often employed in senior roles in industry or in starting their own successful businesses.
Potential career paths
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Sports Manager
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Sport Event Manager
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Sporting Facility Manager
Average salary: $64,000 - $190,000

Subjects and units
This course comprises of 16 subjects, which includes 13 core subjects and 3 elective subjects. 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.
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Year 1
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Year 2
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Electives
Requirements
Core subjects
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Business Environment | MGT501
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Business Communications | MGT502
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Management, People and Teams | MGT600
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Financial Management | FIN600
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Strategic Marketing | MKTG6003_SM
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Dynamic Leadership | MGT601
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Sports Marketing | SPM610
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Business Decision Analytics | MGT602
Requirements
Core subjects
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Entrepreneurship, Sustainability and Social Responsibility in Sport | MGMT6021_SM
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Strategic Management | MGT604
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Management and Operation of a Sports Venue | MGMT6020_SM
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Residence: Sport Facility Operations | RSO609
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Field Project | FPR611
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Elective subjects
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Systems Thinking | MGT603
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Innovation Creativity and Entrepreneurship | MGT607
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Business Law and International Contexts | MGT608
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Managing Information Systems | MGT609
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Organisational Best Practice | MGT610
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International Business Strategy | MGT611
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Risk Management | MGT612
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Corporate Sustainability | MGT613
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Technology Strategy | MGT614
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Principles of Project Management | PROJ6000
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Integrated Project Management | PROJ6001 / PROJ6017
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Project Planning and Budgeting | PROJ6002
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Project Execution and Control | PROJ6003
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Contracts and Procurement | PROJ6004
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Sustainability in Project, Portfolio & Program Management | PROJ6005
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Leadership for the Contemporary Organisation | PROJ6008
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Business Process Management and Systems | PROJ6009
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Project Management Application: Construction | PROJ6010
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Integrated Infrastructure Project Management | PROJ6011
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Foundations of Information Systems | MIS500
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Data Modelling and Database Design | MIS602
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Microservices Architecture | MIS603
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Requirements Engineering | MIS604
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Systems Analysis and Design | MIS605
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Cybersecurity | MIS607
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Agile Project Management | MIS608
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Accounting Information Systems | ACCT6001
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Economic Principles and Decision Making | ECON6000
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Statistics for Financial Decisions | STAT6003
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Management Perspectives | MGMT6012
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Social Enterprise | DSGN6031
Technology
Learn with industry standard technologies
International students must not enrol in more than one-third (33%) of online subjects over their course, and must study at least one face-to-face subject each study period. Please note that due to COVID-19, authorities have provided exceptions to the usual face-to-face learning requirements until 30 June 2023 only. For more information, visit Study in Australia.
International students on a student visa are required to study full time (i.e. must complete a minimum of 1.0 EFTSL of study per year). For the latest information on study locations, please check the entry requirements flyer.
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Entry details
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Domestic
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International
Fees
Check the domestic course fee schedule for the cost of your course.
FEE-HELP
Eligible Australian 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.
Scholarships
If you are truly passionate about business, we want to hear from you. We have a variety of business scholarships on offer to assist you in becoming a key part of the business industry:Admission criteria
Before you begin your application to study as a domestic student, check that you meet at least one of the requirements listed below.
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At least seven (7) years of professional administrative or managerial work experience
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Successful completion of Graduate Certificate of Sport Management
Guaranteed pathway and Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against your degree with us, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning. We also offer pathway opportunities to further your learning.Fees
Check the international course fee schedule for the cost of your course. Onshore international students requiring a student visa should choose campus-based / blended options.
Fee payment
Course fees can be paid across three study periods. Each instalment to be paid before the beginning of the academic stage census date.
Scholarships
We want you to have the best possible chance to succeed, which is why we offer a range of financial scholarships to support our international students during their study journey.Admission criteria
Before you begin your application to study as an international student, check that you meet the requirements listed below.
Guaranteed pathway and Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against your degree with us, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning. We also offer pathway opportunities to further your learning.How to apply

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Frequently asked questions
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Am I eligible for FEE-HELP?
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Can I get course credit for previous experience?
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