Study the intersection between sports and politics in Sydney with Emerson College and CAPA.
Australia is a sporting nation, having hosted the Olympics twice and boasting a large number of professional sport leagues like rugby, Australian rules football, basketball, baseball, cricket, and more; it is the ideal location to learn the ropes and kickstart a future career in a sports-related field.
CAPA's Sports, Politics, & Communication summer program, offered in partnership with Emerson College, offers a curriculum that examines the role sports play in persuasion, influence, and attraction in an attempt to bridge communities and cultures and on the local, national, and global stages. In addition to the required curriculum course, choose an additional course from CAPA's broad curriculum, plus benefit from professional development opportunities.
All prices, dates, and deadlines are subject to change.
The Sydney Experience
Experience
Explore the diversity of cosmopolitan Sydney with our My Global City events: go on a food crawl through Newtown to find eclectic flavors, visit The Rocks and explore this historical site, or take in the stunning views of the coastline on a walk from Bondi to Coogee.
live
Live like a Sydneysider and stay in a homestay, or opt to live in a shared apartment. Plus, CAPA offers students Health & Wellness support.
learn
The required curriculum includes the Sports as Soft Power course, plus choose a course from the designated curriculum for a total of 8 credits.
Professional Experiences
Meet with professionals in the field of sports and learn how the sports industry works in Australia.
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CAPA Sydney Program Inclusions
CAPA program fees are comprehensive and include tuition, housing, excursions, My Global City events and activities, 24/7 emergency support, insurance, and more!
Courses & Credit
Earn 8 credits. Credits are issued by Emerson College.
Housing
You can opt to live in a shared apartment or a homestay (with your own room and two meals a day), all within commuting distance to the CAPA center.
Local Transit Pass
A local transit pass is provided for the duration of the program.
Excursions & Activities
Enjoy a full day excursion to the dazzling Blue Mountains, which includes a visit to Featherdale National Park where you can get up close and personal with kangaroos and koalas, and an incredible dinner and overnight stay at the Taronga Zoo. Social events include an arrival reception, a mid-term dinner, and a farewell ceremony.
Professional Experiences
Meet with professionals in the field of sports and learn how the sports industry works in Australia.
My Global City
As part of the Sydney Welcome Week, the start of your program includes a coastal walk from the famous Bondi Beach to Coogee, an evening visit to the Sydney Observatory to view the starry night sky, trivia at a local city pub to learn all about the neighborhood and the nation, and an Aboriginal Cultural Workshop at the harborside suburb of Barrangaroo. Throughout the rest of your program, self-guided events will be offered each week.
Comprehensive, 24/7 Support
CAPA provides comprehensive support services for students to utilize during their time in Sydney. The team is available throughout the duration of the program to assist and support students 24/7 with any emergency situations. Students will also have access to the Guardian study abroad safety app which includes emergency assistance and other support resources.
As a student in our program, you’ll receive our medical, travel, and accident insurance.
Safety, Health & Wellness
CAPA is committed to the health and wellness of our students while they are studying abroad in Sydney. We maintain a comprehensive health and safety plan to ensure a safe and productive learning experience, and provide a variety of health and wellness tools and resources.
Be the equivalent of at least a 2nd semester Sophomore (strongly recommended).
Submit your completed application along with supporting documents and your deposit by the program deadline.
Be in good academic and disciplinary standing with your home institution. *Students with a GPA below the requirement may be admitted on a case by case basis. Please contact us below for details or chat with an Admissions Advisor today.
Sport Management
This course will introduce theories, concepts, knowledge, and skills for managers in commercialized and community-based sports in the Australian context. Students will develop an understanding of the range of challenges facing 21st century sports managers, including a complex socio cultural environment, competitive business markets, the management of a range of key stakeholders, the future of sports management, and strategic planning to meet future sporting organizations’ objectives; evaluate how public policy, sports governance, and legislative requirements impact on the management of sporting organizations; and explore Australia’s wider social utility of sports.
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