152506 v.3 Graduate Diploma in Sport Management

GradDipSportMgmt(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 027214G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This course is designed to focus particularly on current issues in sport law and management. The increased complexity of the sport management environment has resulted in the significant need for professionally qualified administrators in this field. Thiscourse provides theoretical and practical knowledge in legal, management and administration issues faced by today's sport managers.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

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

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 1

A student who has completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval from the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Sports Administration.

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

Graduates may find employment in both the public and private sectors, including organisations such as the Department of Sport 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 Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
12974	v.4	Sports Administration (Introduction) 580	3.0	25.0
12975	v.4	Sports Administration (Psychology) 581	3.0	25.0
12977	v.4	Sports Administration (Organisational Law) 584	3.0	25.0
12978	v.4	Sports Administration (Law) 585	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
12976	v.3	Sports Administration (Organisational Theory) 582	3.0	25.0
301212	v.4	Event Management 570	3.0	25.0
		SELECT 2 OPTIONS		50.0
				100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
10961	v.3	Law (Torts) 502	3.0	25.0
12471	v.3	Marketing of Services 610	3.0	25.0
12473	v.3	Tourism and Event Marketing 570	3.0	25.0
12979	v.3	Sports Administration (International) 586	3.0	25.0
300466	v.3	Law (Intellectual Property) 570	3.0	25.0
308108	v.1	Travel and Tourism Law 503	3.0	25.0
5248	v.6	Managerial Leadership 561	3.0	25.0
5275	v.9	Management Principles and Practices 560	3.0	25.0
5470	v.7	Law (Industrial) 572	3.5	25.0
5698	v.5	Organisational Behaviour 550	3.0	25.0
5699	v.6	Financial Management 550	3.0	25.0
5755	v.6	Managerial Effectiveness 571	3.0	25.0