Can you tell me if there are any new sports management courses available that I can do in New Zealand or Australia for a Master's?
Yes, several updated sports management masters are available. Australia offers UTS's Master of Sport Management, Deakin's Master of Business in Sport Management and Bond's Master of Sport Management, while New Zealand offers Canterbury's Online MBA with a Sport specialisation and Otago's Master of Sport Development and Management.
Yes, both Australia and New Zealand have refreshed their postgraduate sports management offerings to cover analytics, sponsorship and high-performance leadership rather than just traditional coaching administration. You have real choice here between on-campus, industry-embedded programs and flexible online options.
Your main program options
| University | Country | Program |
|---|---|---|
| University of Technology Sydney (UTS) | Australia | Master of Sport Management, with campus ties to Rugby Australia |
| Deakin University | Australia | Master of Business (Sport Management), online or on-campus |
| Bond University | Australia | Master of Sport Management, small discussion-based classes |
| University of Canterbury (UC Online) | New Zealand | Online MBA with a Sport specialisation |
| University of Otago | New Zealand | Master of Sport Development and Management (180-point) |
Things to check before you shortlist
- Deakin holds dual AACSB and EQUIS accreditation and links to bodies like the AFL, Cricket Australia and Tennis Australia, which matters if you want strong industry networking.
- UTS and Bond lean heavily on-campus and local industry placements, so factor that in if you need a fully online option.
- Some programs, particularly MBA-style tracks like UC's, may expect a few years of prior professional experience, while others accept direct entry from any undergraduate discipline.
My Advice
Decide first whether you want to relocate or study online, since that single choice narrows this list to two or three realistic options. If networking with governing bodies matters most to you, prioritise Deakin or UTS; if you want a leaner online path while working, start with UC's Sport-specialised MBA.
Looking for a specific course in Australia?
We will find the universities that offer it, and whether you will get in.
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