Hawthorn College of Sport is the result of an exciting new partnership between Hawthorn and Box Hill Institute.
Hawthorn Football Club and Box Hill Institute have partnered to form Hawthorn College of Sport, an exciting new endeavor.
Through this relationship, students can complete Box Hill Institutes’ dual diploma in Sport and Leadership and Management while gaining invaluable practical experience in Hawthorn’s high-performance workplace.
Students will be fully immersed in the club throughout their educational journey, having access to Hawthorn’s top-notch facilities, players, coaches, fitness and medical professionals, as well as leaders in athletic administration.
Students will have access to unique learning opportunities and on-the-job training through the specialized dual diplomas, putting them in the best possible position for a career in the sports business.
In the upcoming months, expressions of interest will be accepted for admission to the joint diploma program with Box Hill Institute through Hawthorn College of Sport. The first cohort of students will commence the program in February 2025.
Ash Klein, CEO of Hawthorn, was ecstatic to announce the fascinating new partnership.
“With all the advantages that the Hawthorn College of Sport partnership can provide, we are thrilled to offer these students the chance to realize the same outcome,” Klein said. “Hawthorn has long been a club synonymous with success and high achievers.”
“This course, in collaboration with Box Hill Institute, will lead the way in sports education by offering students specialized and one-of-a-kind learning experiences in our high-performance setting at Hawthorn.
“Students will be supported at every step of their journey for a successful future within the fiercely competitive sports industry by having direct contact with Hawthorn’s elite coaches, athletes, fitness and medical staff, as well as our administration leaders.”
Grant Radford, CEO of Box Hill Institute, views the new collaboration as an extension of the organization’s continuous dedication to industry-connected learning.
“We take great satisfaction in ensuring that students receive education that transforms their lives and equips them with the modern and future skills that employers demand,” Radford stated.
“This course will provide students with a competitive edge as they embark on their careers by leveraging the expertise of two leading industry organizations.”