Sporting Goods Business

September 2019

Availability: Accepting Applications
Credential: Ontario College Diploma ( 4 semesters )
Classes begin:
September 03, 2019
Offered at:
Sutherland Campus
Program code:
SG
Tuition & Ancillary Fees:
Tuition is unavailable at this time
View curriculum See courses & descriptions
Download page Includes curriculum
Book a tour Visit Fleming & meet faculty
On This Page

Our unique-in-Canada Sporting Goods Business program features two applied projects with industry partners to enhance your hands-on learning and employment opportunities.

Program Highlights

The two-year Sporting Goods Business program is on the cutting edge of sporting goods industry trends, and as such, you will be prepared for the demands of this field. The program offers:

  • Through our innovative speaker series, students will have the opportunity to meet and network with Sporting Goods Business alumni and program supporters
  • Core business classes, including business math, accounting, computers, retail essentials, international business, sales and marketing
  • Sporting goods industry specific classes with an introduction to the industry, sports marketing & sponsorship, sports equipment product knowledge and sportswear merchandising
  • Affiliations with the Canadian Sporting Goods Association and strong connections to major sporting goods companies in Canada, to ensure our courses are up-to-date
  • Extensive hands-on learning through two applied projects
  • A fast-track to your career--start in September and graduate in just two years

* Students starting in January are required to attend classes over the summer semester.

Why Choose Fleming

Our industry connections mean that we can help students apply for and secure related employment upon graduation with sporting goods companies, in retail management and on the supplier side of the industry. We have a consistently high placement rate of 97-100 percent.

Work Experience

Students participate in two applied projects with industry partners where they gain direct, relevant work experience.

Career Opportunities

You have many career options in the Sporting Goods industry. Work in product development, sales and marketing, merchandising, operations, or customer service for Canada's premier sports equipment companies, retail organizations.

Past graduates have worked for:

  • NIKE
  • ADIDAS
  • Under Armour
  • Trimark Sportswear
  • Reebok CCM
  • Sport Chek
  • National Sports
  • New Era Caps
  • Norco Performance Bikes
  • Source for Sports
  • Saucony Canada
  • MLSE
  • Mizuno Canada
  • Rawlings Group Inc.
  • Taylor Made Golf
  • Bauer Hockey

Additional Costs

Approximately $600 per year for books and supplies.

Minimum Admission Requirements

Students applying to Sporting Goods Business must meet the following requirements:

  • OSSD including Gr 12 C English and Gr 11 C Math

OSSD with majority of courses at College (C ) or Open (O) unless otherwise stated.
Grade 12 C courses will be accepted where Gr 11 C course requirements are listed.
Where College level courses are listed, U and M courses will be accepted.
Two Gr 11 courses will be accepted in lieu of a Gr 12 course requirement.

Recommended (but not required for admission)

  • Gr 12 C Math

Mature Students

If you are 19 years of age or older before classes start, and you do not possess an OSSD, you can write the Canadian Adult Achievement Test to assess your eligibility for admission. Additional testing or academic upgrading may be necessary to meet specific course requirements for this program.

Transfer Agreements

You may be able to use credits obtained at Fleming College to continue your postsecondary education in pursuit of a degree. The articulation and credit transfer agreements with our partner institutions are summarized below.

Athabasca University

Requirement
  • Successful completion of program
  • Must have completed ECON 247: Microeconomics, and LGST 369: Commercial Law or an acceptable equivalent to be eligible for admission to the program
Transfer Credit
  • 45 out of a 120 credit degree;
    Visit articulation agreement for details

To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office

For more information
Requirement
  • Successful completion of program
  • Must have completed ECON 247: Microeconomics, and LGST 369: Commercial Law or an acceptable equivalent to be eligible for admission to the program
Transfer Credit
  • 45 out of a 120 credit degree;
    Visit articulation agreement for details

To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office

For more information
Requirement
  • Successful completion of program
  • Must have completed ECON 247: Microeconomics, and LGST 369: Commercial Law or an acceptable equivalent to be eligible for admission to the program
Transfer Credit
  • 45 out of a 120 credit degree;
    Visit articulation agreement for details

To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office

For more information
Requirement
  • Successful completion of program
  • Must have completed ECON 247: Microeconomics, and LGST 369: Commercial Law or an acceptable equivalent to be eligible for admission to the program
Transfer Credit
  • 45 out of a 120 credit degree;
    Visit articulation agreement for details

To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office

For more information
Requirement
  • Successful completion of program
Transfer Credit
  • 45 out of a 120 credit degree;
    Visit articulation agreement for details

To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office

For more information
Requirement
  • Successful completion of program
  • Must have completed ECON 247: Microeconomics, and LGST 369: Commercial Law or an acceptable equivalent to be eligible for admission to the program
Transfer Credit
  • 45 out of a 120 credit degree;
    Visit articulation agreement for details

To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office

For more information
Requirement
  • Successful completion of program
  • Must have completed ECON 247: Microeconomics, and LGST 369: Commercial Law or an acceptable equivalent to be eligible for admission to the program
Transfer Credit
  • 45 out of a 120 credit degree;
    Visit articulation agreement for details

To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office

For more information
Requirement
  • Successful completion of program
  • Must have completed ECON 247: Microeconomics, and LGST 369: Commercial Law or an acceptable equivalent to be eligible for admission to the program
Transfer Credit
  • 45 out of a 120 credit degree;
    Visit articulation agreement for details

To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office

For more information
Requirement
  • Successful completion of program
  • Must have completed ECON 247: Microeconomics, and LGST 369: Commercial Law or an acceptable equivalent to be eligible for admission to the program
Transfer Credit
  • 45 out of a 120 credit degree;
    Visit articulation agreement for details

To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office

For more information

Limerick Institute of Technology

Requirement
  • Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
Transfer Credit
  • Entry into 3rd year standing;
    Visit articulation agreement for details

To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office

For more information

Royal Roads University

Requirement
  • Minimum B cumulative average
  • Must successfully complete MGMT 159: Cash and Investment Decisions, as part of their Fleming program of study.
Transfer Credit
  • Entry into 3rd year studies;
    Visit articulation agreement for details

To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office

For more information
Requirement
  • Minimum B cumulative average
Transfer Credit
  • Entry into 3rd year studies;
    Visit articulation agreement for details

To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office

For more information

Last Revised: