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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 and senior levels of management in these areas. The course commences with an introduction to the sport, recreation and event industries and focuses on the application of key aspects of business communication and analysis, leadership, organisational management, marketing, economics and finance, legal aspects, research methods, business planning and event operations management. Students have the opportunity to further specialise and give their studies a stronger focus in various fields, such as marketing, sports science, human resource management, public relations, or tourism and hospitality management. Students also undertake a range of professional industry practice opportunities in the relevant 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.
Students will undertake work placement in three units in a sport or recreation programming setting , a not-for-profit, incorporated sport organisation/club and a staffed recreation/leisure facility.
Some organisations may require clearances, screenings and certificates, and will liaise directly with students regarding any requirements.
Students are required to complete 20 hours per practicum at their host organisation. 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 and SPM2104.
Students are provided with a Student Placement guide which details the expected behaviour and conduct while working in the host organisation.
Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:
Students are required to complete 16 core units. This will be supported by an 8-unit supplementary program, comprising a Major, or a Minor plus Elective units, or two Minors, or 8 Elective units.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SPM1001 | Introduction to Recreation | 15 |
| SPM1102 | Sport and Recreation Leadership and Programming | 15 |
| TSM2202 | Introduction to Event Management | 15 |
| BES1500 | Business Communication and Analysis | 15 |
| SPM2111 | Sport Organisation Management | 15 |
| SPM2112 | Sport Delivery Systems | 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 |
| SPM2510 | Marketing and Communications for Sport and Events | 15 |
| SPM3114 | Sport Venues and Events | 15 |
| TSM3501 | Event Operations Management | 15 |
| Unit from Supplementary Program | x 2 | 30 |
| Plus 1 unit from: | ||
| LSC2100 ^ | Principles of Adventure Recreation | 15 |
| LSC2105 ^ | Adventure Recreation Management | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| BUS3100 | Business Research Practices | 15 |
| SPM3113 | Sport and Leisure Law | 15 |
| SPM3221 | Sport Business Planning | 15 |
| Unit from Supplementary Program | x 4 | 60 |
| Plus 1 unit from: | ||
| TSM3500 ^ | Business Events Management | 15 |
| FBL3501 ^ | Business Practicum | 15 |
Note: FBL3501 is by application only.
^ 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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