128811 v.2 Graduate Certificate in Sports Administration

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 bachelor 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 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.

Availability

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.