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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 perspectives required by middle and senior levels of management in these areas. The course commences with an introduction to the sport, recreation and event sector and focuses on the key aspects of sport delivery systems, event management, leadership and programming, culture and professional identity development, sport and recreation facilities and services management, strategic and human resource management, marketing and communications, funding and finance, sport venue management, event operations management, legal aspects, marketing analytics and business research and planning. Students also undertake a range of professional industry practice opportunities, and community-interactive project work, in the relevant industries. Students have the opportunity to further specialise and given their studies a stronger industry focus in various fields, such as marketing, sports science, human resource management, public relations, or tourism and hospitality management. The course 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.
FBL3501: Students will complete between 100 and 150 hours of work experience within a public, private or not-for-profit organisation that will enable them to apply disciplinary knowledge and skills.
Some organisations may require clearances, screenings and certificates, and will liaise directly with students regarding any requirements.
Students will be required to attend an approved organisation and hours may be outside normal University hours and may include nights and weekends.
Students to participate in a recruitment and selection process. As this unit focuses on the personal and professional development of the individual, no RPL will be considered for this unit
Students enrol in FBL3501
Students are provided with Student Guidelines for Work Integrated Learning which detail the expected behaviour and conduct while working in the host organisation.
Students will undertake work integrated learning practicum placements in three units: Year 1 SPM1102 - 10 hours (sport or recreation programming setting) SPM2111 - 20 hours (not-for-profit, incorporated sport organisation/club) Year 3 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 45 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 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.
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:
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 |
| SPM2112 | Sport Delivery Systems | 15 |
| SBL1600 | Business Identity and Protocols | 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 |
| SPM2610 | Marketing and Communications for the Service Industries | 15 |
| SPM3114 | Sport Venues and Events | 15 |
| Unit from Supplementary Program | x 2 | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MKT3820 | Marketing Analytics | 15 |
| SPM3221 | Sport Business Planning | 15 |
| TSM3501 | Event Operations Management | 15 |
| Unit from Supplementary Program | x 4 | 60 |
| Plus 1 unit from: | ||
| SBL3500 ^ | Integrated Business Application | 15 |
| FBL3501 ^ | Business Practicum | 15 |
Note: FBL3501 is by application only.
**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 SBL3500 or FBL3501.
^ Core Option
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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