Study a Diploma in Sports Management (Cricket)

Drive your career in sports with Flinders University and the South Australian Cricket Association

Based at Adelaide Oval, the Diploma in Sports Management (Cricket) will teach you the core skills needed to begin a career in sports management, backed by 100 hours of practical and hands-on training with South Australian Cricket Association management and staff.

Go behind the scenes and learn how a Cricket association operates, gain vital marketing and event management skills, build your professional network and discover how you can make your mark in sports management.

Successful completion of the diploma guarantees entry into Flinders degrees, including the Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) or Bachelor of Sport and Active Recreation.

What you will study

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Fast Facts

Duration
1 year

Delivery mode
In person

Location
Adelaide Oval

Start dates
September

Availability
Full-time

Assumed knowledge
None

Prerequisites
None

Annual indicative fees
$19,950

Pathways
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Why study a Diploma in Sports Management (Cricket) at Flinders?

Study one year
full-time

Based at
Adelaide Oval

Gain 100 hours of practical, work-ready experience

Guaranteed entry into Flinders degrees

Your career

The Diploma in Sports Management (Cricket) opens doors to a range of exciting careers in organisations including community sports programs, governing bodies, clubs, venues and events.

Potential occupations include:

Club membership officer
Partnerships coordinator
Sports media assistant
Community program coordinator
Entry level manager in sports organisations
Events assistant
Operations assistant
Sports management coordinator
Sports marketing assistant
Sports researcher
Entrepreneur in sports and recreation.

Potential employers include:

Sports clubs and organisations
Events organisations
Local sports clubs
Local councils.

What you will study*

Study key topics designed to introduce you to the business of sport, community engagement, sports marketing and event management and more.

The Business of Sport

Gain an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and teamwork essential for managing sports-oriented businesses, with a special focus on the functioning of a cricket association.

Commercial Outcomes in Sport

Learn the fundamental concepts of finance, accounting, and strategic management. Examine the purpose of financial information, as well as the evaluation and interpretation of financial statements. Consider essential concepts in strategic management within the context of a cricket association.

Sports Event Management

This topic will cover event types and role in club and community contexts. It will explore event design and management, including the varying roles and relationships of stakeholders in the organisation of events.

Exploring and Reporting Sport Business Data

Learn how to interpret, summarise and report data in the sports context. Design and present reports for the cricket association.

Introduction to Sport Marketing and Fan Engagement

Discuss the key marketing concepts and how they are applied within cricket and community contexts. Also, explore key aspects of fan and community engagement and development in the sports context, including participation, diversity, inclusion, and respect.

Sports Management and Leadership

Learn the relationship between management and leadership principles and theory with application to authentic business scenarios in the context of a cricket association. You will also explore the importance of teamwork and collaboration in achieving organisational goals.

Sports Management Practical experience

Undertake 100 hours of work integrated learning with the South Australian Cricket Association in a cricket related context including at Adelaide Oval, gaining practical work ready skills including event day activities and sports management principles from a Cricket perspective.

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Admission pathways

Whether you’re completing Year 12 or have been out of school for a while, there are a variety of pathways for the Diploma in Sports Management (Cricket).

I have completed:

Secondary Education

If you’ve finished Year 12 (and do not have more than 2 years of higher education study), or are currently studying Year 12 and complete the SACE/IB (or interstate equivalent) you are eligible to compete for uni entry via your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).

You could also be eligible for guaranteed entry, and adjustment factors to boost your ATAR.

The University will also consider applicants who have SACE completion.

School Recommendation Program
We may consider your school’s recommendation about your academic performance as part of your admission into Flinders.

Elite athlete pathway
Our dedicated Elite Athletes Admissions Scheme provides a pathway to university study for elite sportspeople. If you've officially represented your school or state at a national level competition, we'll consider your school's recommendation about your academic potential when you apply.

Research Project B pathway
If you have strong results in the Research Project B subject you will be considered for entry into Flinders on the basis of your Year 12 results and Research Project B performance.

Year 12 grades admission pathway
By using three of your best Year 12 grades, you can be considered for entry

Higher Education

If you have completed the equivalent of at least one semester (full-time) but no more than the equivalent of two years (full-time) of a higher education course you may be considered for entry to most courses on the basis of your higher education results or any other qualification which meets the University’s admission requirements (such as your Year 12 ATAR or STAT score).

If you have attempted a total of more than two years of equivalent full-time higher education study, you will only be considered on the basis of your GPA in those studies.

Vocational Education Training (VET)

If you have TAFE/VET qualifications (Cert III or higher) you are eligible to apply.

Work and life experience

If you have completed a University Foundation Studies program or sat the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) you can use these as a pathway to this program.

Indigenous Admissions Scheme

The Indigenous Admissions Scheme (IAS) provides an alternative entry pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people into Flinders University.

The IAS provides the opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for entry into the Diploma.

You can request consideration for entry via this pathway when you apply.

We’re here to help you every step of the way.

If you would like to talk to one of our friendly advisers about applying to university or to discuss your study options and pathways, please contact us.