INTRODUCTION

The Master of Sport Management comprises two stages. The first stage consists of the Graduate Diploma of Business (Sport Management) which is designed for professionals from the sport and leisure industries who wish to further their knowledge and understanding of the unique aspects of the sporting environment. This strong, industry-based course is designed to provide graduates with the essential knowledge, competencies and professional attitudes required by middle and senior levels of sport management. It focuses upon the global delivery systems of sport, the management of people in sporting organisations, the management of sport venues and events and sport marketing, as well as the key aspects of policy development, research methods, business planning and the legal obligations and requirements of sport organisations. Depending upon the needs and interests of the graduate, the second stage of the Master of Sport Management allows for either further development and integration of specialist knowledge in an area or areas relevant to sport management, and/or provides higher order competencies in market research, performance monitoring and evaluation, and project management.

An undergraduate degree OR equivalent prior learning including at least five years appropriate professional experience.

The Master of Sport Management requires successful completion of 180 credit points (12 units) of which 120 credit points (8 units) are from core units and 60 credit points (4 units) are from elective units.