A brighter future in sport starts here
Developed in collaboration with WA Cricket and the Perth Scorchers, this one year Diploma of Sport and Business offers a unique and fully integrated program with access to specialist high-performance cricket coaching to support individual growth.
Utilising the latest technology and high-performance facilities, this course will equip students with the skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience to pursue a brighter future in Sport and Business.
This course offers up to one year of credit towards select Murdoch University undergraduate degrees, including a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science, and a Bachelor of Business, making it easier than ever to shape your future in sport.
Why study this course?
Hands-on experience
Gain 100 hours of practical experience through work-integrated learning with the Perth Scorchers and WA Cricket.
Build your network
Meet WA Cricket and Perth Scorchers staff including managers, coaches, and players, and create community with other like-minded individuals.
High performance program
Choose to receive specialist cricket coaching and support to enhance your individual skill development.
Graduate roles
Every year there is the opportunity to be considered for one of two graduate roles within the Perth Scorchers and WA Cricket organisation.
Is this course right for me?
Entry requirements
- Year 12 graduates: successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.
- Non-Year 12 students: completion of post-secondary studies or at least 6 months’ work experience.
What you will learn
This Diploma offers a blend of units across Sports and Exercise Science, Business, and Marketing, designed to equip you with diverse and practical skills.
Key topics include:
- Principles of coaching
- Introduction to sports science
- The human body
- Getting started in sport and exercise
- Study skills for success
- Marketing in a connected world
- Leadership and management
- The future of work
Detailed unit information to be confirmed.
Your future career
In addition to offering two graduate roles to recent graduates, potential career pathways from completing the Diploma include:
- Sports Coordinator
- Commercial Operations Officer
- Project Administrator/Coordinator
- Community Development Officer
- Resource Coordinator
- Marketing or Social Media Coordinator
- Club Membership Officer
- Junior Sport Development Manager
- Junior Performance Coach
- Partnerships/Match Day Operations Coordinator
Frequently asked questions
You can register your interest for 2026. Enrolment dates and information will be coming soon.
Yes, you will need to provide a transcript for courses undertaken at another training provider. Where eligible, credit transfers can be applied to any course that fits the criteria.
Contact us to find out more.
Approximately 15 hours of classroom studies per week, usually over two days, with the requirement to do approximately one day of additional study per week in your own time (involving online classes and self-directed study).
Face-to-face classes will be delivered at the Scorchers’ brand-new high-performance facilities at the WACA Ground, with occasional specialty classes delivered at Murdoch University’s South Street campus.
- Exposure to the WA Cricket high-performance program, fan engagement, membership operations, community engagement, marketing and media communications, events, clinics and more.
- 100 hours of practical work-integrated learning within the Perth Scorchers and WA Cricket organisation, and its partner network.
- Engagement (e.g. guest presentations and networking opportunities) with WA Cricket staff, coaches, and players.
- There will also be the option to choose to receive specialist cricket coaching to support your individual skill development.
Paul Goods PhD ASpS2,
Senior Lecturer, Discipline Lead – Exercise Science School of Allied Health