311114 v.1 Master of Sport Management

MSportMgmt(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 061488K
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years

Introduction

This course is designed to focus particularly on current issues in sport law and management. The increased complexity of the sport management environment has resulted in the significant need for professionally qualified administrators in this field. This course provides theoretical and practical knowledge in legal, management and administration issues faced by today's sport managers.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree (or equivalent) in business, commerce or a related field from a recognised tertiary institution or completion of a Graduate Diploma in Sports Administration. Alternatively, a minimum of two years relevant experience in the sports or other suitable industry.

Recognition of Prior Leanring

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards 1

A student who has completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval from the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Sports Administration; Graduate Diploma in Sports Administration.

Professional Recognition

Graduates will meet the academic requirements for membership of the Institute of Sport Management and the Australia and New Zealand Sports Law Association.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will find employment in both the public and private sectors including organisations such as Department of Sport and Recreation, national and state sporting organisations, institutes and academies of sport, professional league clubs (AFL, NRL, ARU and NBL), recreation centres and event management agencies.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
12974	v.4	Sports Administration (Introduction) 580	3.0	25.0
12975	v.4	Sports Administration (Psychology) 581	3.0	25.0
12977	v.4	Sports Administration (Organisational Law) 584	3.0	25.0
12978	v.4	Sports Administration (Law) 585	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
12976	v.3	Sports Administration (Organisational Theory) 582	3.0	25.0
12979	v.3	Sports Administration (International) 586	3.0	25.0
		SELECT 2 OPTIONS		50.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
301212	v.4	Event Management 570	3.0	25.0
5248	v.6	Managerial Leadership 561	3.0	25.0
		SELECT 2 OPTIONS		50.0
				100.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified)			Hrs/Wk	Credit
10961	v.3	Law (Torts) 502	3.0	25.0
12471	v.3	Marketing of Services 610	3.0	25.0
12473	v.3	Tourism and Event Marketing 570	3.0	25.0
300466	v.3	Law (Intellectual Property) 570	3.0	25.0
308108	v.1	Travel and Tourism Law 503	3.0	25.0
5275	v.9	Management Principles and Practices 560	3.0	25.0
5470	v.7	Law (Industrial) 572	3.5	25.0
5698	v.5	Organisational Behaviour 550	3.0	25.0
5699	v.6	Financial Management 550	3.0	25.0
5755	v.6	Managerial Effectiveness 571	3.0	25.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.