128811 v.2 Graduate Certificate in Sports Administration

GradCertSportsAdmin(Curtin)

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Introduction
The increased complexity of both professional and amateur sports administration has resulted in significantly increased resort to the law. This has increased the legal rules and cases relating to sports and has provided new solutions and punishments for unacceptable and unlawful behaviour. It focuses particularly on these current issues in sports law.

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

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

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

Career Opportunities
Graduates are expected to find 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 largesports 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 Semester 1
12974	v.2		Sports Administration 580	3.0	25.0
12975	v.2		Sports Administration 581	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
					100.0