Sport and Event Marketing

*Domestic applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons and Convention refugees.
A part-time, online (asynchronous) version of this program is available.
Sport and Event Marketing is a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program. Upon completion of our sports marketing courses, you’ll:
Available in a traditional full-time in-class format and part-time online format with a September and January admission.
Please note, this program requires a laptop. It is recommended that students use a PC laptop vs. a Mac laptop, as Windows is required to be able to load program-specific software. For more information on specific requirements, visit the Laptop Requirements page on the Fanshawe CONNECTED website.
Graduates of Fanshawe’s Sport and Event Marketing program will find a wide range of exciting career opportunities such as marketing officer, social media and digital marketing co-ordinator, brand ambassador, public relations manager, athletics facilities and events officer, director of branding and communications, manager of game-day operations, manager of ticketing & client services, special events coordinator, manager of corporate partnerships and manager of marketing and sponsorship. Graduates will exhibit strong leadership, initiative and communication skills that will help them develop industry relationships and excel at any career they choose.
Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduate employment rates among large colleges in Ontario?
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Sport and Event Marketing program:
Field Marketing Specialist
Implement a regional sports and culture marketing plan while maintaining effective budget management.
Live Events Coordinator
Facilitate the delivery of exceptional fan experiences during live concerts and/or home games for professional and amateur sports teams (e.g., NHL, OHL, NBA, MLS, CFL and AHL).
Director, Brand Marketing Communications
Responsible for creating and implementing strategies and plans to drive marketing communications efforts to support business goals.
Year | Fall | Winter | Summer |
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Year 1 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Internship |
Program Coordinator:
Bill Reid, HBA, CHRL
Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma or
Degree, or equivalent
OR
Acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education as judged by the College*
OR
Five years of work experience in a related field as judged by the College to be equivalent*
NOTE:
*Applicants may be required to submit a resume and cover letter
that includes details of work experience.
Test | Score |
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TOEFL iBT | 88 |
IELTS Academic | Overall score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands |
CAEL | Overall score of 70 with no score less than 60 in any of the four bands |
PTE Academic | 59 |
Cambridge English | Overall score of 176 with no language skill less than 169 |
ESL4/GAP5 | Minimum grade of 80% in Level 9, 75% in Level 10 |
Duolingo | Overall score of 120, with no score lower than 105 |
It is highly recommended that students be proficient in the following areas before entry into the program;
The following items are applicable to the program and are time sensitive. Please refer to www.fanshawec.ca/preplacement for important information about preparing for placement by the due date.
Level 1 | ||||
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
MKTG-1093 | Sports, Entertainment & Event Marketing | 3 | ||
This course exposes students to the growing field of sports and entertainment marketing with a focus on the theory and practice. This course explores the planning and marketing of sports, entertainment and events. Students learn about the planning, promotion and evaluation of special events within these specific industries. While focusing on the practical application of theory, students will study topics such as sport/event branding, athletes and/or performers, sports/entertainment organizations and special events and sponsorship. | ||||
MGMT-5074 | Google Analytics | 3 | ||
Website analytics help organizations understand where their internet traffic is coming from and how engaged that traffic is with their sites content. This information should guide decisions related to paid search program management, search engine optimization, and content redesign. While there are many web analytics programs available, Google Analytics (GA) is a free tool available to anyone with a website. Consequently, it is the most widely used website statistics service in use today. In this course, students will learn how core website traffic statistics are calculated such as time on site, avg. pageviews, number of visits, bounce rate, etc. Students will also learn to interpret trends and make recommendations. Students will become familiar with the GA interface and its reporting capabilities. | ||||
COMP-6051 | Marketing Design | 3 | ||
In an environment that continues to evolve at an almost exponential rate, the modern marketer plays a key role in the design, construction, and maintenance of a web presence. In this course, students will learn to create and dissect a website, along with techniques associated with effective SMO (Social Media Optimization) marketing and analytics. Basic to advanced construction techniques and coding language will be taught using a text-based application and the WordPress.org platform, along with a variety of other techniques that demonstrate to the student how to create accessible and relevant page content. Basic graphic optimization skills will be taught for the purpose of enhancing page design using Adobe Photoshop. Various proven and recent optimization techniques will be demonstrated in relation to the WordPress platform with a focus on Google Analytics and Social Media platforms as a primary means to dynamically track user behavior. | ||||
COMM-6019 | Advanced Professional Communication | 3 | ||
This course focuses on refining and advancing students workplace communication abilities. The advanced communication documents and strategies covered include presentation skills, research skills, business document writing, meeting and management team strategies, business etiquette, and advanced employment communications. Additionally, students learn about interpersonal and intercultural communication (high/low and monochromic/polychromic context) concepts and strategies. | ||||
MGMT-6153 | Leadership in Sport & Event Marketing | 3 | ||
In this course, students examine the skills required to be effective sport leaders. Students explore a variety of topics and develop concrete leadership skills. Topics include personal leadership skills, conflict management, crisis management, learning the role and function of mentoring others, supervisory task such as planning, organizing and supervision of groups, and working with a notfor-profit governance model. | ||||
MKTG-6015 | Non-Profit & Event Marketing | 4 | ||
This course will explore the interrelationships between a non- profit organization's marketing strategies and its overall mission, values, goals, capabilities, and environment. Students will also develop an understanding on how the use of experiential marketing and events can enhance customer relationships and generate new customer leads. Topics include the attitudes and behaviours of clients, influencing target audience behaviours, fundraising and resource development, recruiting and working with volunteers, corporate and non-profit sector partnerships, business to consumer and business to business events. Students will gain practical marketing experience through the completion of an event and marketing plan for a client in the community. |
*Total program costs are approximate, subject to change and do not include the health and dental plan fee, bus pass fee or program general expenses.