The program has been designed to equip students with a broad knowledge of business, marketing, sports management and high performance, as well as providing a unique practical experience through work integrated learning and development of skills required for sport-specific careers. After completing of the diploma, students will be able to articulate into a Bachelor of Business (Sports Management) at ICMS with credit transfer of up to 8 subjects.

Course learning outcomes:

• Interpret and discuss the key elements of the core and cognate fields of sports management and sports performance. 
• Identify the costs and benefits of sport at the global and local levels. 
• Describe the relationships between sport and media in the new economy. 
• Demonstrate the application of management skills and an integrated knowledge of business including marketing, human resource management and applied economics, to the sport sector. 
• Communicate effectively to relevant sport industry groups and organisational stakeholders. 
• Demonstrate judgement and autonomy in the adaptation of sports performance and training principles in team and club settings. 

ISCA offers a holistic approach to assessing your application, including an application interview, your current and previous involvement in sport, your individual Year 12 subject results and, for High Academic Places (see below), your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).

If you have applied for a High Academic Place (HAP) through UAC we will look at your ATAR in conjunction with your application interview. The ATAR requirements for a HAP at ISCA is not yet determined as this is the first intake for these places and the cut-off will depend on the number of applicants, the quality of those applicants and the number of HAP positions that we are able to give out. If you have applied directly to ISCA (not through UAC) you do not require an ATAR. Instead we will look at your individual HSC subject marks and performance in your application interview.

For Australian citizens and permanent humanitarian visa holders, FEE-HELP is available from the Australian government to help support the cost of your tuition fees. It is a loan from the government to pay for all or part of your fees while you study. For further information, visit studyassist.gov.au. 

Learn about FEE-HELP (Study Assist website)

The best way to apply to ISCA is through a direct application form at any time throughout the year. Once you have submitted this form, someone from the ISCA Development Team will contact you with the next steps. You can apply both directly to ISCA and through UAC (February trimester only). Holding an additional UAC application means you may be eligible for a High Academic Place (HAP).

Full details of enrolment are outlined in your Letter of Offer. ISCA will contact you once you receive your Letter of Offer with acceptance procedures and deadlines. An enrolment session for new students will be held during the Orientation Week (O-Week) of each intake. If you wish to defer after accepting your offer, please let us know. An High Academic Place (HAP) cannot be deferred.

Domestic (Australian and New Zealand) students are required to apply prior to Orientation Week for each trimester.

Studying a degree is a big commitment in many ways, not least financially. You will need to consider tuition fees, living costs and other expenses such as transport, textbooks, food and accommodation. The main expense will be tuition fees. Student pay tuition fees each trimester. You will not need to pay tuition fees for your industry training (WIL Professional Placement) subject, unless part-time study has been arranged. You must complete all prerequisite subjects before starting your industry training (WIL Professional Placement) subject.

Domestic (Australian and New Zealand) students can access FEE-HELP, which is a study loan from the government.

Income Support from Centrelink

Domestic students may be eligible for student income support through Centrelink. Student income support is paid fortnightly to students on a proven low income, who have been assessed as eligible by Centrelink.

If you believe you may be eligible, please visit Centrelink for further details.

Academic Requirements:
Completion of Year 12. No ATAR required. Applicants with documented work experience and/or completion of a Certificate IV qualification (or equivalent) will also be considered.

English Proficiency Requirements (International Students):
IELTS 6.0 (overall band); TOEFL 69 or equivalent

Articulation, RPL and Credit Arrangements (if applicable):
Students who successfully complete the Diploma of Sports Management (High Performance) are eligible to articulate into the ICMS Bachelor of Business (Sports Management). Credit will be granted for a total of eight subjects. Similarly, students who successfully complete the Diploma of Sports Management (High Performance) may apply for direct entry into another of ICMS’s undergraduate degrees.

Other:
Applicants who do not meet the standard admission criteria may apply for admission to the Australian Foundation Program at Aspire Institute. Applicants who do not meet the standard English language criteria may apply for a provisional entry to the diploma and complete additional English language study through Aspire English.

Applicants with recent secondary education.

Recommended studies: Completion of NSW High School Certificate (HSC), or equivalent.

There are no prerequisites applicable for this diploma.

ISCA’s key dates align with those published on the ICMS website.

Yes, on a case-by-case basis. You may be entitled to credit for prior learning, whether formal or informal.

Indicative class sizes generally remain small with a focus on greater teacher-to-student interaction.

CRICOS Course Code: 097377J

On-campus