The Associate Degree of Event, Sport and Recreation Management is designed for those seeking to establish themselves in the sport and recreation industries and for those already working there. It provides the theoretical knowledge and practical skills for a career in the sport and recreation industries, including the growth area within these sectors of event management. This strong, industry-based course is designed to provide students with the essential knowledge, competencies and professional attitudes required by middle and senior levels of management in these areas. The course commences with an introduction to the sport and recreation industries and focuses upon an application of the key aspects of programming, management, marketing, planning, economics, finance and relevant professional practice opportunities for these industries. Its specialist units in the areas of sport, recreation and event management focus upon the global delivery systems of sport; the management of people in sporting organisations; sport marketing; program development and delivery; the influence of psycho-social factors on recreational behaviour and lifestyle choices; the management of recreation services; sport venue and event management; and the broader management of special events (e.g. festivals, concerts, and community events).

An Associate Degree of Event, Sport and Recreation Management offers career opportunities in management in the diverse areas of sport organisations, recreation services, event management companies, sport and recreation facilities, tourist resorts, voluntary agencies, commercial businesses, government departments, educational institutions, as well as facilitating sport, outdoor recreation and interpretation programs.

Standard ECU admissions requirements apply

The Associate Degree of Event, Sport and Recreation Management degree requires a minimum of 240 credit points (16 units) and normally requires two years of full-time study or the part-time equivalent.

The degree has the following main components:

(i) a core program of 180 credit points (12 units); and

(ii) a supplementary program of 60 credit points (4 units) consisting of:

• a 4 unit minor;
• or 4 electives.