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 bachelor 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.3	Sports Administration 580	3.0	25.0
12975	v.3	Sports Administration 581	3.0	25.0
12976	v.2	Sports Administration 582	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
		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

Availability

Year	Location		All*	Internal	External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	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.