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Diploma in Sport Management at Walter Sisulu University

Walter Sisulu University, South Africa

Programme overview

The Diploma in Sport Management is a three-year, 360-credit NQF level 6 qualification that gives learners applied competence in analysing, interpreting and applying management principles in the fitness and health, coaching, teaching and retailing sectors of the sports industry.

Faculty: Faculty of Management and Public Administration Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Location: Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

A three-year, 360-credit NQF level 6 programme applying management principles to fitness and health, coaching, teaching and sports retailing.

Career pathways

Athletics coach; athlete development specialist; sports and athlete development consultant; school and sports club co-ordinator; sports academy manager

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 22. A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a diploma or bachelor's endorsement and achievement in the subjects as follows: English level 3 Any three relevant subjects level 3 Admission point score of 22 or above.

Applications for the 2027 academic year open on 1 June 2026. International applications close on 30 September 2026 and general applications close on 31 October 2026. The application fee is R100 (non-refundable); applications are made online only.

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