Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

128811 v.2 Graduate Certificate in Sports Administration


GradCertSportsAdmin(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 027209E
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0.5 Years

Introduction

This course is designed to focus particularly on current issues in sports law and administration. The increased complexity of the sports administration 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 sports administrators.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

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

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is normally available over two semesters part-time study.

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

Graduate will find employment in both the public and private sectors including organisations such as Department of Sports 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

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

12974 v.3   Sports Administration 580 3.0 25.0
12975 v.3   Sports Administration 581 3.0 25.0
12977 v.3   Sports Administration Law 584 3.0 25.0
12978 v.3   Sports Administration Law 585 3.0 25.0
  100.0
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        
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.



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