Online Courses Handbook 2003

146004 v.2 Master of Sports Administration

Introduction
This course provides 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 in business, commerce or a related field from a recognised Australian tertiary institution, or equivalent qualification. Applicants are normally expected to have a minimum of two years relevant employment experience.

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

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is of three semesters full-time duration or equivalent part-time study.

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

Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible for level 2 membership of the Australian Society of Sport Administrators (ASSA).

Career Opportunities
Graduates 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 Semester 1

12471 v.2 Marketing of Services 570 3.0 25.0

12974 v.2 Sports Administration 580 3.0 25.0

5470 v.7 Law (Industrial) 572 3.5 25.0

SELECT 1 OPTION 25.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

12975 v.2 Sports Administration 581 3.0 25.0

12977 v.2 Sports Administration Law 584 3.0 25.0

SELECT 2 OPTIONS 50.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

12976 v.2 Sports Administration 582 3.0 25.0

12978 v.2 Sports Administration Law 585 3.0 25.0

12979 v.2 International Sports Administration 586 3.0 25.0

SELECT 1 OPTION 25.0

100.0

Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credits

5275 v.8 Management Processes and Policies 560 3.0 25.0

5287 v.9 Human Resource Management 555 3.0 25.0

5698 v.5 Organisational Behaviour 550 3.0 25.0

5922 v.5 Taxation (Introduction) 561 3.0 25.0

10961 v.3 Law (Torts) 502 3.0 25.0

10975 v.4 Corporate Finance 660 3.0 25.0