Global Institute of Sport (GIS) and Women Sport Australia have joined forces to provide a number of unique opportunities for women in Australia to further their careers within the national and global sports industry.
Central to this collaboration is a full scholarship for a female student in Australia to complete a sports master’s degree with GIS. Starting in January 2023, the successful scholar will have the choice between the MSc International Sport Management, MSc Football Business or MSc Football Coaching & Analysis. They will be given the ultimate flexibility of either studying completely online or in a blended format with intensive face-to-face teaching in Melbourne including at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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In addition, GIS have pledged to provide Women Sport Australia members and pledgees with 15% off their course fees on any master’s degree or professional education course. This includes the Certificate in the Business of Australian Football, which will take place on 6th and 7th July inside the MCG.
Women Sport Australia is the peak national advocacy body for women in sport, and provides an invaluable mentorship program. GIS and Women Sport Australia will work together to provide mentoring opportunities for GIS’ students and also expand Women Sport Australia’s mentors using GIS’ global network.
To further enhance the learning opportunities provided to Women Sport Australia members and GIS students, the organisations will work together to provide guest speaker opportunities and student placements as well as thought-leadership events online and in-person within Australia.
Gen Dorhmann, President of Women Sport Australia and CEO of Table Tennis Victoria, said “We’re delighted to partner with Global Institute of Sport to provide enhanced pathways into sports leadership for women in Australia.”
“Incentivising women to participate in sports master’s degrees and professional education for their own career progression will encourage more to study sports subjects and bring increased diversity to this incredible industry."
Sharona Friedman, GIS President, added: “The aim of this partnership is to create an environment that helps to provide better and increased opportunities for women in the sports industry. GIS has always championed an increasingly diverse student and staff body. Having the opportunity to make our degree programs and professional short courses more accessible and improve students’ chances of success in the industry is something we’re pleased to be part of.”
