Overview

Throughout this port Event Management Graduate Diploma from Thompson Rivers University , you'll 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. You 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 of the Sport Event Management programme from Thompson Rivers University 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.

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 your own 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

Career opportunities:

Find employment organizing sport events at a corporate, amateur or professional level. Tourism associations and destination management organizations realize the potential for attracting sports events to their community, so opportunities exist for graduates with these types of organizations as well.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The World of Events

Finite Mathematics with Applications

Organizational Leadership in Tourism

Financial Accounting

Catering and Service Management

Marketing and Customer Service

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kamloops, Canada

Disciplines

Sports Management View 26 other Bachelors in Sports Management in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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125

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Limited admission

Grade 12 (or equivalent) or mature student status
English Studies 12/English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73% (or equivalent)
Foundations of Mathematics 11 or Pre-calculus 11 or Foundations of Mathematics 12 with a minimum C (or equivalent)
Note: Students with Pre-calculus 12 with a minimum C+ will be exempt from MATH 1100 and must make up the credits with an elective of their choice.

Computer Skills

If students entering the programme have little or no experience using computers, they are advised to take an introductory computer course that familiarizes them with Microsoft application software.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25470 CAD / year

≈ 25470 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

4830 CAD / year

≈ 4830 CAD / year

Living costs

Kamloops

Canada

1240 - 1930 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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