Online Courses Handbook 2003

152506 v.2 Graduate Diploma in Sports Administration

GradDipSportsAdmin(Curtin)

Introduction
This course is designed to provide the theoretical foundations and techniques of sports administration, law and accounting together with practical business applications. It includes the study of a broad range of national and international sports organisations at both amateur, professional and Olympic levels, emphasising sponsorship, employment, safety and crowd control, get-up, venue selection and administration. International visa and travel requirements are also examined.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelors degree or equivalent. This course is designed for Sports Administrators.

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

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Sports Administration may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School. For further definition refer to the Statement and Award section under General Information.

Professional Recognition
Graduates meet the requirements for Level 2 membership of the Australian Society of Sport Administrators (ASSA).

Career Opportunities
Graduates are expected to obtain employment in both the public and private sectors. Public sector employers are the Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation, the Education Department and Local Government authorities. Private sector employers include large sports organisations and clubs and accounting firms. Graduates may also seek employment as managers of sports players and professional bodies.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1

12974 v.2 Sports Administration 580 3.0 25.0

12975 v.2 Sports Administration 581 3.0 25.0

12976 v.2 Sports Administration 582 3.0 25.0

12977 v.2 Sports Administration Law 584 3.0 25.0

12978 v.2 Sports Administration Law 585 3.0 25.0

SELECT 3 OPTIONS 75.0

200.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Hrs/Wk Credits

5282 v.6 Marketing Management 555 3.0 25.0

5697 v.7 Economic Analysis and Asian Economies 550 3.0 25.0

5698 v.5 Organisational Behaviour 550 3.0 25.0

5699 v.6 Financial Management 550 3.0 25.0

5700 v.6 Information for Business Decisions 550 3.0 25.0

12979 v.2 International Sports Administration 586 3.0 25.0

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