Sport management involves any combination of skills related to planning, organizing, directing, controlling, budgeting, leading, and evaluating within the context of an organization or department whose primary product or service is related to sport or physical activity.
Where to Study Sports Management
Nelson Mandela University
Dip (Sport Management) (6002) – SOUTH CAMPUS , FULL TIME
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS
- Minimum NSC statutory requirements for diploma entry must be met.
- An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics or Technical Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 330.
- An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematical Literacy requires a minimum Applicant Score of 345.
- NSC achievement rating of at least 40% for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics or 60% for Mathematical Literacy.
- Active participation in competitive sport as approved by the department.
- Preference will be given to students who have excelled in sport and/or who have extensive involvement in sport.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008
- Senior Certificate with at least passes in five subjects and the following English pass:
1st Language HG=E or SG=C
2nd Language HG=D or SG=C.
- Learners must score at least 28 points on the university’s SPS rating scale.
- Active participation in competitive sport as approved by the department.
- Preference will be given to students who have excelled in sport and/or who have extensive involvement in
Durdan University of Technology
Minimum entrance requirements
Students who wish to enroll for the National Diploma: Sport Management must apply to the Central Admissions Office (CAO) before 30 September.
Applicants must have:
A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with the following compulsory subjects:
| Subject | NSC Points |
| English (Home) OR English (1st Additional) | 4 |
| Mathematics OR | 3 |
| Mathematics Literacy | 4 |
| Any two 20 credit subjects | 3 |
| Additional Requirements | |
| Life Sciences | 3 |
A Senior Certificate (SC) with the following compulsory subjects:
| Subject | Symbol |
| English HG OR | E |
| English SG | D |
Scoring System:
Applicants must have a minimum of 26 points in either the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or the Senior Certificate (SC).
| National Senior Certificate (NSC)8 = 90 – 99%7 = 80 – 89%6 = 70 – 79%5 = 60 – 69%4 = 50 – 59%3 = 40 – 49%2 = 30 – 39%1 = 0 – 29% | Senior Certificate (SC)SymbolABCDEFHigher Grade876543Standard Grade654321 |
No points are allocated for the following ten (10) credit subjects:
- Life Orientation
- Tourism
- Hospitality Studies
- Computer Application Technology (CAT)
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
SPORT MANAGEMENT (Phasing Out – Only students who have previously studied this qualification will be allowed to register)
BTech: (Baccalaureus Technologiae)
Admission requirements
Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
General admission requirements
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
Additional admission requirements
Postgraduates
For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
Postgraduate admission requirements
University of South Africa
Programme in Sport Management (76761)
Admission requirements:
Senior certificate or an equivalent NQF level 4 qualification
IIE Diploma in Sport Development and Management
Entrance Requirements
| MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | ENGLISH | NOTES | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSC: Diploma with | 30% | ||
| NC(V): Diploma pass with | 40% | ||
| SC: Endorsement -none with | 33.3% | ||
| SC(a):Diploma pass | A minimum of 30% in LOLT in NSC/ SC(a) OR with a min. of 33.3% in SC | ||
| International | A SAQA Evaluation Certificate with NSC L4 equivalence with 30% or equivalent in English. | ||
| Alternatively, a Higher Certificate (or equivalent) or Advanced Certificate in a cognate field may satisfy the minimum admission requirements to diploma studies. | If discipline not cognate at least 20% of credits must be academic literacy or numeracy related | ||
| Senate Discretionary Admissions | Mature Age Exemption | Candidates must have attempted the Senior Certificate or equivalent, attained the age of 23 before or during the first year of registration with three years’ work experience and proven ability relating to the proposed programme as well as adequate communication skills; OR Candidates must have attained the age of 45 before or during the first year of registration. | |
| Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) | Candidates must demonstrate suitability for admission in terms of Senate’s resolution 6.6 of 20 October 2005 which allows for Senate’s discretionary conditional admission (if applicable) | ||
| USAf approved cognate foundation programme | Candidates who have completed an USAf approved cognate foundation programme from a registered and accredited provider may be admitted. | ||
| Transfer students | Candidates who have successfully completed at least 120 credits on the first year of a cognate 3- year diploma may be admitted. However, if a student completed less than 120 credits, the admission criteria on the NSC or equivalent or higher certificate or advanced certificate apply. | ||
| OQSF qualifications | Candidates with an OQSF Level 5 cognate qualification may be admitted, provided the OQSF qualification has at least 120 credits at NQF Level 5. | ||
| General Education Development (GED) – An USA qualification developed by the American Council on Education (ACE) | Candidates with a GED qualification may be admitted if they have a SAQA Evaluation certificate with NSC L4 equivalence as well as A score of at least 38 for Academic Literacy (AL) and a score of at least 38 for Quantitative Literacy (QL). |