Graduate Certificate of Business (Sport Management)

2021 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2021 course information
Award granted	Graduate Certificate of Business (Sport Management)
Government subsidised short course	In 2021, the Australian Government's Job-ready Graduates package is providing a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) in this course.
Course Map	Government subsidised short course – Trimester 1 2021 course map Government subsidised short course - Trimester 2 2021 course map For course advice please contact a Student Adviser.
Campus	For continuing students only.
Cloud Campus	Yes
Duration	0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Deakin course code	M518J
Approval status	This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.
This course is available for part-time study only in Trimester 1 Full-time study is available to students commencing only in Trimester 2
For continuing students only.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Learn about the business aspects of sport including management, marketing, events, facilities, or finance.

The Graduate Certificate of Business (Sport Management) gives you an overview of the sport management industry and how sport is delivered in Australia. Get a strong foundation in understanding the sport business combined with the unique knowledge and skills required by sport managers.

Studying this course will give you the ability to work within the Australian sporting landscape and is a gateway for further studies including the Master of Business (Sport Management).

Indicative student workload

As a student in the Faculty of Business and Law, you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.

Participation requirements

Units in this course may have participation requirements that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.

Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. Click here for more information.

Mandatory student checks

Units which contain work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. These requirements will be detailed in unit guides upon enrolment.

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year and your study load. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website or our handy Fee estimator to help estimate your tuition fees.

The Australian Government's Job-ready Graduates package provided a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Graduate Learning Outcome	Course learning Outcome
Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities	Develop a comprehensive understanding of the elements of management that are unique to the sport business through analysis and application of theory from business and allied disciplines in order to provide effective management and leadership in sport organisations
Communication	Develop advanced written, oral and visual communication skills around complex concepts for diverse stakeholders involved in the sport industry including organisations in government and corporate sectors and those involved in delivery of sport at community through to elite settings
Digital literacy	Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award
Critical thinking	Demonstrate a specialised set of high order cognitive and technical skills including critical analysis and problem solving skills for managing in the sport industry
Problem solving	Identify and address issues, create high quality solutions towards commercial and social improvements and implement efficient strategic and operational outcomes in the sport industry
Self-management	Demonstrate advanced skills to work independently and take responsibility for continuing professional development
Teamwork	Work with others to contribute to collaborative outcomes and be able to take on roles towards demonstration of leadership within the sport industry
Global citizenship	Engage as a professional in the sport industry with the skills that are applicable to a variety of contexts (professional, amateur) and issues (global, social, ethical, cultural) in the sport industry

Course rules

To complete the Graduate Certificate of Business (Sport Management), students must attain a total of 4 credit points of core units, plus completion of the compulsory 0-credit point module, MAI010 Academic Integrity Module. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point.

Course structure

Compulsory 0-credit point module

To be completed in the first trimester of study:-

MAI010

Academic Integrity Module

Core units

MMS711

Introduction to the Sport Industry

MMS714

Sport Organisation Behaviour

MMS712

Sport Marketing

MPA702

Financial Interpretation

Work experience

This course does not require students to complete compulsory work integrated learning units.

Other course information

Course duration - additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.

Further information

Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.

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