Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

146004 v.2 Master of Sports Administration


MSportsAdmin(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 027238M
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years

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 bachelor 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 three semesters 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 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 two 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 essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1
12471 v.3   Marketing of Services 610 3.0 25.0
12974 v.3   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.3   Sports Administration 581 3.0 25.0
12977 v.3   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.3   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
5698 v.5   Organisational Behaviour 550 3.0 25.0
6649 v.6   Human Resource Strategies 660 3.0 25.0
10961 v.3   Law (Torts) 502 3.0 25.0
10975 v.5   Corporate Finance 660 3.0 25.0
 
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2006 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.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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