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Diploma of Sport and Event Marketing

George Brown Polytechnic

Toronto, Canada
1.33 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Full-time graduate certificate programme in Sport and Event Marketing at George Brown Polytechnic, St. James Campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Sport and Event Marketing. Apply concepts related to 1 semester work experience)) in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.

Career outcomes

account manager/executive
Event coordinator
Game operations coordinator
Marketing coordinator
Partnership and sponsorship coordinator

Curriculum

16 months full-time graduate certificate programme (duration on the page: 12 months (2 semesters in-class
1 semester work experience)). Courses include Work Experience Preparation
Computer Applications for Marketing
Sport and Event Marketing Seminar Series
Event Planning and Management I
Principles of Marketing Research
Imc & Digital Media Fundamentals and Event Planning and Management II. The programme includes a work-integrated learning
Co-op
Placement or internship component.

Entry requirements

Academic

University degree or college diploma/advanced diploma
In a related field for most programmes (some accept any field with relevant work experience
A resume or a portfolio). English proficiency: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
Duolingo 120
PTE Academic 60 or equivalent
Unless exempt.
No minimum grade published
Programme-specific.

Accepted academic background

University degree or college diploma/degree (some programmes require a related field or a diploma/degree in any field plus one year of related work experience, E.g. Cyber Security).

Language tests

IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 each band)
Duolingo 120 (min production 100)
PTE Academic 60 (min 55 each band)
Cambridge 176 (no skill below 169)

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
Portfolio (If Applicable)
CV or Resume (If Applicable).

How to apply

Review the current entry requirements and availability for Graduate Certificate in Sport and Event Marketing at George Brown Polytechnic. Apply through the George Brown international applicant system for an available program intake. Submit academic transcripts and English proficiency results together with any program-specific supporting material. Pay the application fee according to the current institutional payment instructions. Prepare a portfolio if the chosen course specifically requests one. If admitted
Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$19,418 CAD
Application fee	$110 CAD
Deposit	$1,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	St. James Campus
Faculty or school	Business, Creative Industries, and Culinary Arts
Department	Marketing and Financial Services
Teaching language	English
Credit value	40
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship options may depend on nationality, Merit and current funding. Check the published award criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
9 Mar 2026
Closed
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
5 Apr 2027
142 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1.33 years.