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Higher Education
Faculty of Arts, Education and Human Development
School of Human Movement, Recreation and Performance
Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management/Bachelor of Business - Event Management
Course Code ABRE
Campus Footscray Park
Introduction
The double degree in Sport and Recreation Management and Business Event Management provides students with a sound knowledge and critical appreciation of the structure and practices of the Australian sport and recreation industry and the skills, and understandings of business principles and events management. The degree educates sport and recreation managers with a particular emphasis on events management.
Course Objectives
The objectives of the course are to produce graduates with:
a range of skills that can be used to manage a variety of sport and recreation organisations and meet the needs of members, players, staff, sponsors and other significant stakeholders with a developed understanding of how to apply these skills for event management;
skills in event management that can be applied in a diversity of service delivery settings, especially the sport and recreation industry;
an ability to work independently, ethically and professionally in sporting clubs, state and national sporting and recreation agencies, leisure centres, sport stadium and major events facilities, community service organisations and sport management consultancies;
an ability to adapt to the changing needs of the sport and recreation industry, commerce and community, as well as the ability to take a leadership role in promoting institutional and social change with social justice initiatives;
an understanding and appreciation of the nature, role and significance of sport and recreation for individuals and social groups in its differing social, political and economic contexts;
a practical understanding of the ongoing and project tasks and problems associated with leading and facilitating sport and recreation opportunities and managing events; and
an understanding of, and commitment to, the benefits of quality sport and recreation and to the professional standards required in the provision of sport and recreational services.
Course Duration
The course is offered over four years on a full-time basis or part-time equivalent.
Course Requirements
Students will be expected to complete all the core units of the course as listed in the course structure. Students will also be able to choose a number of elective units from any course of study.
Course Structure
Year 1
Semester 1
| | | Credit Point | EFTSL | SC Band | |
| AHS1100 | INTRODUCTION TO SPORT AND RECREATION | 12 | 0.1250 | 1 |
| AHS1111 | SPORT HISTORY AND CULTURE | 12 | 0.1250 | 1 |
| BFP1001 | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1 | 12 | 0.1250 | 3 |
| BHO2432 | INTRODUCTION TO EVENTS | 12 | 0.1250 | 3 |
Semester 2
| | | Credit Point | EFTSL | SC Band | | | AHS7045 | SPORT AND THE MEDIA | 12 | 0.1250 | 1 |
| BAO1101 | ACCOUNTING FOR DECISION MAKING | 12 | 0.1250 | 3 |
| BCO1102 | INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR BUSINESS | 12 | 0.1250 | 2 |
| BMO1102 | MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION BEHAVIOUR | 12 | 0.1250 | 3 |
Year 2
Semester 1
| | | Credit Point | EFTSL | SC Band | | | AHS1200 | SPORT AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT | 12 | 0.1250 | 1 |
| AHS1207 | SPORT AND RECREATION CAREER DEVELOPMENT 1 | 12 | 0.1250 | 1 |
| BHO1171 | INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING | 12 | 0.1250 | 3 |
| BLO1105 | BUSINESS LAW | 12 | 0.1250 | 1 |
Semester 2
| | | Credit Point | EFTSL | SC Band | | | AHS1107 | SPORT, LEISURE AND SOCIETY | 12 | 0.1250 | 1 |
| AHS2111 | SPORT SPONSORSHIP | 12 | 0.1250 | 2 |
| AHS2300 | EVENT MANAGEMENT IN SPORT AND RECREATION | 12 | 0.1250 | 1 |
| BHO3420 | EVENT OPERATIONS | 12 | 0.1250 | 3 |
Year 3
Semester 1
| | | Credit Point | EFTSL | SC Band | | | AHS3114 | SPORT AND RECREATION FACILITY MANAGEMENT | 12 | 0.1250 | 1 |
| BEO1106 | BUSINESS STATISTICS | 12 | 0.1250 | 3 |
| BHO3423 | EVENT EVALUATION AND LEGACY | 12 | 0.1250 | 3 |
plus Sport Elective 1
Semester 2
| | | Credit Point | EFTSL | SC Band | | | AHS3113 | ETHICS AND SOCIAL POLICY IN SPORT | 12 | 0.1250 | 1 |
| BHO3421 | BUSINESS EVENTS | 12 | 0.1250 | 3 |
| BHO2256 | TOURISM HOSPITALITY AND EVENTS MARKETING | 12 | 0.1250 | 3 |
| BMO3405 | LIVE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT | 12 | 0.1250 | 3 |
Year 4
Semester 1
| | | Credit Point | EFTSL | SC Band | | | AHS3505 | SPORT RECREATION AND SUSTAINABILITY | 12 | 0.1250 | 1 |
| BEO1105 | ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES | 12 | 0.1250 | 3 |
| BFP2001 | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2 | 12 | 0.1250 | 3 |
plus Sport Elective 2
Semester 2
| | | Credit Point | EFTSL | SC Band | | | AHS3600 | SPORT AND RECREATION CAREER DEVELOPMENT | 12 | 0.1250 | 1 |
| AHS7058 | SPORT INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM | 12 | 0.1250 | 2 |
| BHO3422 | EVENT CREATION AND DESIGN | 12 | 0.1250 | 3 |
plus Sport Elective 3
Career Prospects
Graduates from the double degree in sport and recreation management / business event management course will be prepared to undertake professional responsibilities for both sport and recreation agencies as well as general event management operations. Graduates will find work as a manager or administrator in professional sport and recreation clubs, state and national sport and recreation agencies, leisure centres, stadiums and facilities, community service organisations, all levels of government sport and recreation services, commercial sport and recreation services, and event management businesses.
Admission Requirements
Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 20 in English (any). Selection mode: CY12: ENTER and two stage process with a middle-band of approximately 20%. NONY12: Academic record, possible interview if required.
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