Join the University Diploma in Sport Event Management at Thompson Rivers University! Gain hands-on experience and explore career opportunities. Apply now!
Students will learn key business skills and develop the expertise to successfully plan, market and execute both small and large-scale events in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. They will also gain a deep understanding of the economic, social and cultural impacts of sport events and sport tourism, as well as the complexities of the sports marketplace. Theory is blended with real-world experiences—including hands-on projects with organizations such as the local WHL hockey club (Kamloops Blazers), Spartan Canada, Sun Peaks Resort, Pacific Sport and the Kamloops Sports Council. Students will discover a wide range of career opportunities in the local, regional and international sports industry: Planning and managing sporting, non-sporting and lifestyle events Working with sports teams Starting their company managing sports events Marketing and sales of sports properties Managing a sport or recreation organization Directing a club sport facility Fundraising, marketing and volunteer management
