C04290v3 Master of Sport Management

Award(s): Master of Sport Management (MSportM)
CRICOS code: 084677D (Autumn Spring); 113416C (Summer)
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 72
Course EFTSL: 1.5
Location: City campus

Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Pathway course
Inherent requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information

Overview

The Master of Sport Management provides advanced insights into the operation of the sport industry, both in Australia and internationally. The course is designed to develop professional skills and knowledge to equip students for collaborative and leadership positions in the fast growing, increasingly complex sport sector. With this in mind, the program includes subjects that develop a critical understanding of sport management across the areas of business, globalisation, governance, marketing, media, development, technology, innovation, and social impact. Importantly, the course is designed for students from diverse backgrounds and delivered using flexible learning methods, thus making it suitable for working professionals as well as domestic and international students.

More than ever, the global sport marketplace is in need of professionals with managerial and commercial but also sport-specific knowledge. With this in mind, the course develops advanced skill sets needed for managers to operate in the increasingly complex and dynamic sport industry.

Course aims

The Master of Sport Management combines business literacy with sport-specific management learning. It provides theories, models and practical case studies in order to understand the complex nature of the sport industry. The course aims to produce graduates who:

Are effective, collaborative and responsive professionals capable of managing, leading and inspiring in the field of sport management.
Exhibit reflective critical thinking to optimise decision making and positive change through creative, evidence-based solutions.
Take personal, social and ethical responsibility for their contribution to the sport industry.
Acquire knowledge of methods to increase managerial performance and positive social impact through sport.
Advance professional relationships through teamwork and engagement in a multi-faceted and diverse sport environment.
Demonstrate cultural competency across a variety of sports and social settings.

Career options

Graduates may pursue careers in fields such as sport management, sport marketing, sport event management, venue and operations management, sports development, sport policy, international relations, and sports administration.

Course intended learning outcomes

1.1	Develop and justify innovative evidence-based solutions that respond to community and business needs and emerging challenges within a sport context
2.1	Communicate information clearly and persuasively to a diverse range of sport stakeholders
2.2	Work effectively in teams and with sport stakeholders to deliver project outcomes that serve community and commercial intereststeams to deliver project outcomes that serve community and commercial interests
3.1	Implement and critically evaluate sport management decisions to create positive outcomes for communities and the environment
4.1	Integrate advanced knowledge of complex sport management concepts and technological skills to lead professional practice across community and commercial sport management contexts
5.1	Critically reflect on ethical practice to influence professional capabilities to work with and for Indigenous peoples in management professions

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have the following:

Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C07029 Graduate Diploma in Sport Management or C11037 Graduate Certificate in Sport Management.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Pathway course

Students who do not meet the requirements to gain entry into the Master of Sport Management may be eligible for entry into the Graduate Certificate in Sport Management (C11037) offered on a part-time basis or the Graduate Certificate in Business Immersion and Career Transition (C11300) offered on a full-time basis. Satisfactory completion of the UTS Graduate Certificate allows students to articulate into the Master of Sport Management.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.

Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.

UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.

For course specific information see the UTS Business School Inherent Requirements Statement.

Recognition of prior learning

Students may be granted a maximum of six subject exemptions, of which four core subjects may be approved from prior undergraduate study. For more information about the application process, see How to Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Course duration and attendance

The course may be completed in one-and-a-half years of full-time or three years of part-time study.

Course structure

Students must complete a total of 72 credit points made up of 11 subjects, comprising nine core subjects (54 credit points), one elective subject (6 credit points), and either Industry Research Project or Internship Experience (12 credit points).

Course completion requirements

STM91682 Core Subjects (MSportM)		54cp
STM91383 Management Capstone stream		12cp
CBK92113 Electives (MSportM)		6cp
Total		72cp

Course program

A typical course program is provided below showing the recommended study sequence to ensure completion of the course within the expected duration.

Not all subjects are offered every session. Refer to the Timetable Planner for confirmation of availability.

Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
21895 Business and Social Impact		6cp
21854 Creative Problem Solving		6cp
21952 Sport for Social Impact		6cp
21920 Sport Governance and Integrity		6cp
Spring session
21918 Sport Business		6cp
21935 Sport, Events and Globalisation		6cp
21778 Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits		6cp
21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers		6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
21882 Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits		6cp
Select 12 credit points from the following:		12cp
21890 Industry Research Project	12cp
26799 Internship Experience	12cp
Select 6 credit points of options		6cp
Spring commencing, full time
Year 1
Spring session
21918 Sport Business		6cp
21935 Sport, Events and Globalisation		6cp
21895 Business and Social Impact		6cp
21778 Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits		6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
21882 Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits		6cp
21920 Sport Governance and Integrity		6cp
21952 Sport for Social Impact		6cp
21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers		6cp
Spring session
21854 Creative Problem Solving		6cp
Select 12 credit points from the following:		12cp
21890 Industry Research Project	12cp
26799 Internship Experience	12cp
Select 6 credit points of options		6cp

Articulation with UTS courses

This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Sport Management (C11037) or Graduate Certificate in Business Immersion and Career Transition (C11300), the Graduate Diploma in Sport Management (C07029), and the Master of Sport Management.