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This International Dual Degree provides students with valuable international experiences and cultural perspectives while receiving two degrees. Students will gain industry-focused knowledge and practical skills for a managerial career in the dynamic and globalised sport industry, including the fast-paced and growth area of event management by studying for three years at ECU (Years 1, 2 and 4) and one year in the UK at the University of Portsmouth (Year 3). Graduates will receive both a Bachelor of Global Sport Business Management (International) from ECU and a BSc (Hons) Global Sport Management from the University of Portsmouth (UK). This Dual Degree provides an international perspective on the essential business knowledge and professional competencies required by middle and senior managers in a variety of roles across commercial, professional, not-for-profit and government sectors at local, state, national, and international levels, as well as those sport businesses which operate in a global context. Graduates develop disciplinary knowledge and skills in the key aspects of sport delivery systems, sport and recreation facilities and services management, culturally responsive sport leadership and programming for diverse community needs, business environments and markets, culture and professional identity development, human resource management in sport organisations, event operations management, sales and marketing in global sport business, sport law, sport and event funding, finance and economics, sport entrepreneurship and business venturing, operational and strategic management in sport, sport stadia, venue and event management, marketing analytics and business research and planning. Students also undertake a range of work placements and project work with relevant industry organisations in local and international contexts. Students have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and skills in associated specialisations such as marketing, entrepreneurship, management, sports science, human resource management, project management, human performance and/or tourism and hospitality management. This Dual Degree also provides approved students (on application and subject to a selection process) with the opportunity to apply for an internship placement with a leading sport, recreation and/or event organisation.
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.
Students can choose to complete either a 15-credit point work placement unit or two 30-credit point internship units as part of this course. The 15-credit work placement option requires students to undertake a minimum of 100 hours of learning in a work setting. For the two 30-credit point internship units, students complete a minimum of 225 hours of learning in a work setting in each unit. The first internship unit is completed in one semester and the second unit in the following semester. Work placement and internship hours are typically completed on a part-time basis and students will undertake projects and tasks that are related to their major and/or course learning outcomes. Internships and work placements will be secured through the work-integrated learning team, or as a result of pre-approved networking and contacts developed by the student. Terms of payment, if any, will be negotiated on an individual basis.
Students must complete the relevant risk management documentation prescribed by the work-integrated learning team, in accordance with ECU policy and procedures. Students should be aware of any work-related restrictions in their visa conditions, if applicable. They must also provide any documentation required by their host partner, including police clearances and immunisations. Required documentation is likely to vary across host organisations.
Students are required to attend host organisations to complete their learning in a work setting. Hours will be organised on an individual basis and host organisations may require students to attend after hours and on the weekends. In addition to their time in the work setting, students may be required to attend virtual and/or face-to-face sessions as instructed by the Unit Coordinator.
Enrolments into work placement and internship units are by application only. Interested students should contact the work-integrated learning team at least one semester prior to when they wish to commence their placement or internship. Eligible students will be required to participate in a recruitment process which could involve submitting recruitment documents and attending an interview (virtual or face-to-face) with the work-integrated learning team and prospective industry partners. Students should be aware that enrolment into the course does not guarantee entry into work placement or internship units. Further, enrolment in and completion of FBL3400 Business Internship 1 does not guarantee enrolment into FBL3500 Business Internship 2.
Students enrol in FBL3501.
Students are expected to behave in a professional manner in the work setting and adhere to the host organisation and/or industry's Code of Conduct. They are also required to meet the requirements outlined in the SBL WIL Guidelines for Students’. Host organisations are expected to the meet the requirements outlined in the 'SBL WIL Guidelines for Collaborators'.
Students will undertake work integrated learning practicum placements in three units: Year 1 SPM1102 - 10 hours (sport or recreation programming setting) TSM2202 - 6 hours (event setting) SPM2111 - 20 hours (not-for-profit, incorporated sport organisation/club) Year 2 TSM3501 - 15 hours (event setting)
Some host organisations may require clearances, screenings and certificates, and will liaise directly with students regarding any requirements. A placement host organisation may have vaccination and other requirements, including vaccination against Covid-19. Please consider this requirement before enrolling in this course, and speak with the Course Coordinator if this raises any concerns. You may not be able to complete placement units if you are unable to meet the placement requirements, which may impact your ability to complete this course.
Students are required to complete a minimum of 51 practicum placement hours in total across their host organisations in three units. These hours may be outside normal university hours.
Students are required to submit a current resume, a statement addressing their suitability and may be required to attend an interview.
Students will be enrolled into SPM1102, SPM2111, TSM2202 and TSM3501.
Students are provided with Student Guidelines for Work Integrated Learning which detail the expected behaviour and conduct while working in the host organisation.
One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.
The first two years are delivered on campus by Edith Cowan University. The third year is delivered on campus by the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom, and the fourth year is delivered on campus by Edith Cowan University on campus.
Students will complete 360 credit points (24 units) at ECU in Year 1, 2 and 4 and 120 credit points (6 units) at the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom in Year 3. The 24 units at ECU include 16 core units and an 8-unit supplementary program, comprising a Major, or a Minor plus Elective units, or two Minors, or 8 Elective units. The 6 units at the University of Portsmouth include 6 core units.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SBL1800 | Work and Career | 15 |
| SPM1102 | Sport and Recreation Leadership and Programming | 15 |
| SPM2112 | Sport Delivery Systems | 15 |
| SBL1300 | Business Environments & Markets | 15 |
| TSM2202 | Introduction to Event Management | 15 |
| SPM2111 | Sport Organisation Management | 15 |
| Unit from Supplementary Program | x 2 | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SPM2104 | Managing Recreation Services and Facilities | 15 |
| SPM3655 | Sport and Events Funding and Finance | 15 |
| SPM3113 | Sport and Leisure Law | 15 |
| HOS2325 | Managing the Service Experience | 15 |
| SPM2510 | Marketing in Global Sport Business | 15 |
| TSM3501 | Event Operations Management | 15 |
| Unit from Supplementary Program | x 2 | 30 |
ECU Students (Outbound) Year 3 is undertaken at the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom. Students will complete 120 credit points (6 units) from the units listed below. For details of the units, please consult the University of Portsmouth handbook which can be found online at https://www.port.ac.uk/ Students will also have the personal tutorial 0 credit module attached across the whole year which will allow students to keep in touch throughout the year.
M33091 Economics and Finance of Sport
M30091 Sport Entrepreneurship & Business Venturing
M33181 Work-Based Learning for Sport Management
M34367 Applied Strategic Management in Sport
M33400 Occupational and Organisational Psychology
M34378 Strategic Leadership in Sport Management
University of Portsmouth Students (Inbound) Students from the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom will complete 120 credit points (8 units x 15cp each) from the units listed below. For details of the units, please consult the ECU handbook which can be found online at https://www.ecu.edu.au/handbook.
SPM2104 Managing Recreation Services and Facilities
SPM3655 Sport and Events Funding and Finance
SPM3113 Sport and Leisure Law
SBL3800 Professional Practice
HOS2325 Managing the Service Experience
SPM2510 Marketing in Global Sport Business
SPM3114 Sport Venues and Events
SPM3221 Sport Business Planning
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MKT3820 | Data Analysis for Marketing Insights | 15 |
| SPM3114 | Sport Venues and Events | 15 |
| SPM3221 | Sport Business Planning | 15 |
| Unit from Supplementary Program | x 4 | 60 |
| Plus 1 unit from: | ||
| SBL2800 ^ | Professional Engagement and Planning | 15 |
| FBL3501 ^ | Business Practicum | 15 |
Note: FBL3501 is by application only and students must apply the semester before taking the unit.
**Internship Minor (MIBIOR) – Selected students (by application only) may enrol concurrently in FBL3400 Business Internship 1 and FBL3500 Business Internship 2 in their Year 3 (Semester 1) section of the course. Students who enrol in the Internship Minor (FBL3400/FBL3500 = 60 credit points) will complete an elective unit instead of SBL2800 or FBL3501.
^ Core Option
One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.
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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