Business Management – Sports Management Major – Olds College of Agriculture & Technology

Program Info

School: Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
Faculty: Business
Degree: Diploma
Field of Study: Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Description: Prepare for an exciting and fulfilling career in sports administration with the Business Management diploma, majoring in Sports Management. This two-year program combines the administration of of sport with the foundations of business to provide you with the skills to become leaders and planners in this ever-changing field.

Aligning with the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) multi-sports modules, you will develop business management, marketing, and accounting skills that will help you manage valuable resources, such as people, money, time and materials, and reach organizational goals in the highly competitive sports industry. Working alongside Broncos Athletics and the Community Learning Resource centre, you’ll gain valuable hand-on experience applying critical thinking and strategic decision making skills in real-world settings.
URL: Business Management – Sports Management Major at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
Length: 1 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $7,868

Total cost per year including tuition, fees, books, and supplies: $10,401.65
Careers: Recreation and Sports Managers; Coaches

Facts

LOCATION: Olds, Alberta
SCHOOL TYPE: College
LANGUAGE: English
FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE Students: 1,363 
ENTRANCE DATES: January, May, September
CANADIAN STUDENT TUITION STARTS AT: $1,015
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TUITION STARTS AT: $3,147
TELEPHONE: (403) 556-8281
FAX: (403) 556-4711
EMAIL: info@oldscollege.ca
ADDRESS: 4500 – 50th Street, Olds, Alberta, Canada

About

Founded in 1913, Olds College has been providing quality education for over a century. With a focus on agriculture, horticulture, land and environmental stewardship, we are proud to be Canada’s Smart Agriculture College. Our regular, continued, online and blended programming offers accessible educational opportunities within Alberta and beyond. We work closely with industry to ensure our graduates have the skills to succeed.

Our areas of expertise include Agriculture, Agriculture Technology, Animal Science, Brewing, Business, Equine, Horticulture, Land & Environment, Meat Processing, Tourism, Trades & Apprenticeships and Transitional Employment. Our emphasis on hands-on training, applied research and innovative learning has resulted in graduates who are in-demand.

On-campus housing is available in our newly constructed Centennial Village private rooms or College Courts townhouses. Living on campus provides many advantages both socially and academically. Off-campus housing is also available through the Students’ Association (SAOC).

Our Career Services Office provides extensive services to students including career fairs, resume-writing and interview skills workshops and an online job board. The Broncos Athletics program competes in 8 different sports in the Alberta Collegiate Athletics Conference (ACAC). A variety of clubs are also supported by the SAOC.

Olds College is situated on traditional Treaty Seven Territory. We have developed two new spaces to enhance our indigenous students’ experience at Olds College: The Olds College Indigenous Centre gathering place and a traditional Blackfoot tipi. Olds College Health & Wellness provides free and confidential services to support students.

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* 50
Prerequisites:* These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

  •  Grade12 English
  •  Grade11 Applied Mathematics  or  Grade11 Precalculus

Applicants must have a completed Business Management Certificate OR 50% or better in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2; and 50% or better in Math 20-1 or Math 20-2 (Precalculus or Applied Math 20).
Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement
Test Scores:
  • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 60] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 80] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 550]

Fees & Scholarships

Tuition Fees

  • International Students: The tuition fees for international students at Olds College range from $8,776 to $45,068.
  • Canadian Students: Canadian students should refer to the Fee Schedule on the Olds College website for the most accurate estimates of tuition, fees, and books & supplies costs.

Notes

  • The actual tuition fees may vary depending on the program and the number of credits taken.
  • The Fee Schedule on the Olds College website is updated annually.
  • Students should contact the Olds College Admissions Office for more information about tuition fees.

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