About Sport Management in Niagara College

Are you a sports enthusiast who wants to turn your passion for the game into an exciting career with an amateur or professional sports organization?

As a Sport Management graduate you will have the skills and knowledge to support the successful development and promotion of sport organizations, agencies, and governing bodies.

Highlights

• From minor sports associations to professional sport organizations, these groups have an increasing role in the social, physical and economic health of our economy and have created a demand for qualified individuals to support their development and growth.

• Program combines fundamental business skills with advanced sport industry knowledge and applications.

• Over 400 hours of sport management practicum experience is completed within professional sport associations, and community/amateur sport organization settings either locally or internationally.

• Opportunities for hands-on experiential learning with leading industry sport organizations including the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, CBC Sports Television and the Canadian Olympic Committee.

• Gain practical experience via extensive volunteer, networking and community leadership opportunities.

Career Opportunities

• Advertising/media coordinator
• Assistant athletic director
• Communications associate or director
• Campus recreation, sport event, or varsity coordinator
• Facility manager
• Intramural manager or coordinator
• Marketing, promotions, or sponsorship coordinator
• Sales representative
• Sport administrator
• Sports information officer
• Sports recruiter or scout

Academic qualification equivalents

• An overall average of 65% in the six Grade 12 (U) or (M) courses

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :    6 (No Individual band under 5.5)
• TOEFL    :    79 with 20 in Writing and 20 in Speaking
• PTE         :    53-57

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Niagara College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The cost of attendance includes tuition fees, accommodation costs, and other expenses. The tables mentioned below will help international students estimate their cost of living in Canada.

Niagara College Tuition Fee

The cost of attendance is different for international students studying at Niagara College than the domestic students.

Accommodation

NC provides many housing facilities to their students on both their campuses. Students can also consider renting rooms, houses or sublets along with other students who are looking for housemates.

International students also have the following options for stay while they study in Canada:

• Homestays- International students can reside with a Canadian family once they have received confirmation from them.
• Landing Pad- Niagara College Landing Pad accommodates International students for 30 days, including two meals per day. 

The college helps the new students with information and ease the adjustment process with the new country.

Other Expenses

A 500 CAD tuition deposit is required of all incoming and renewing students. A spot in the programme must be secured with this deposit. This charge is a component of the tuition fee, lowering the overall amount of tuition due.

Niagara College Admissions Application

Candidates that qualify for early admission are given preference (subject to programme capacity). Those who don't meet the requirements for early admission may still be eligible for admission through the competitive admissions process. The basic requirements, however, do not ensure admittance.