Overview

Successful sport professionals are able to identify the essential attraction of sport and commercially exploit this essence while at the same time preserving it. The Executive Sport Management Programme is designed to hone these capabilities that are specific to the sport industry.

This course is designed to take Chief Executives to a superior level of knowledge and practice or to prepare a senior management team member to take the next step to the role of Chief Executive. It is a six day intensive residential programme that will focus on providing senior executives with the most recent sport management knowledge and skills that will enhance their leadership capabilities, make more effective their communications, and advance and refine their negotiation and marketing skills.

Curriculum

Performance Management and Human Resources
Advanced Negotiation
Finance
Advanced Strategic Sport Marketing
Leadership
Change Management
Knowledge Management
Strategic Planning
Governance

Delivery Mode

> Face to Face
> Intensive
> Live-In
> English Language
> Case Study/Problem Solving Focus

Participant Mix

This course is designed for Chief Executives of State/Provincial or National/International league sporting organisations or Direct Reports within major sport organisations. Participants will already hold a senior position and have a history of achievement.

"I learnt a lot and enjoyed the interaction with course participants. Good mix of theory and practice. Overall a great programme."

Michael Roberts - Executive Director, Tennis Tasmainia

"The course is a great way to learn and acquire knowledge. It’s a great blend of theory with practical case studies delivered by an outstanding group of academics and respected sport industry professionals."

Brian Thorburn - GM, Australian Rugby Union

"This course will help me to work more effectively with broader vision."

Premchand Kachyup - Regional Director, Sports Authority India

"Excellent and valuable learning experience. Useful interaction with participants throughout."

Wayde Clews - Chief High Performance Group, Singapore Sports Council

"Very valuable experience. Combination of theory and practical was a good and effective way to learn…."

Belinda Clark - Manager, Commonwealth Bank Centre of Excellence

"An excellent programme with the right balance and an excellent CEO learning tool, but make sure there is little else to do that week as it is a very full agenda."

Faisal Hasnain - Chief Financial Officer, International Cricket Council

"An excellent opportunity to network with very impressive people from other sports in a thought provoking environment."

Michael Stahl - Finance & Administration Manager, Richmond Tigers Football Club