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This course provides specific, industry-focused theoretical knowledge and practical skills for a career in the sport and recreation industries, including the growth area of event management within these sectors. It provides students with the essential knowledge, competencies and professional attributes required by middle levels of management in these areas. The course focuses upon an application of the key aspects of business communication and analysis, leadership, programming, service delivery, management, marketing, planning, economics, finance and relevant professional practice opportunities for these industries.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SPM1001 | Introduction to Recreation | 15 |
| SPM1102 | Sport and Recreation Leadership and Programming | 15 |
| SPM2112 | Sport Delivery Systems | 15 |
| Unit from Minor/Elective | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| BES1500 | Business Communication and Analysis | 15 |
| SPM2111 | Sport Organisation Management | 15 |
| TSM2202 | Introduction to Event Management | 15 |
| Unit from Minor/Elective | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SPM2104 * | Managing Recreation Services and Facilities | 15 |
| SPM3655 | Sport and Events Funding and Finance | 15 |
| Select 1 unit from: | ||
| LSC2100 ^ | Principles of Adventure Recreation | 15 |
| LSC2105 ^ | Adventure Recreation Management | 15 |
| Unit from Minor/Elective | 15 | |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SPM2510 | Marketing and Communications for Sport and Events | 15 |
| SPM3114 | Sport Venues and Events | 15 |
| TSM3501 | Event Operations Management | 15 |
| Unit from Minor/Elective | 15 |
^ Core Option
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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