21635 Sport Business and Practice
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Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level:
Undergraduate
Result type: Grade and marksRequisite(s): 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10342 Bachelor of Management OR 192 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10343 Bachelor of Management Bachelor of International Studies OR 24 credit points of completed study in spk(s): MAJ08445 Sport Management Major BBus OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10301 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Management OR 152 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10355 Bachelor of Management Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation OR 192 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10432 Bachelor of Management Bachelor of Languages and Cultures OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10412 Bachelor of Management Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10300 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science OR 192 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10302 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science Bachelor of International Studies OR 192 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10303 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Management Bachelor of International Studies OR 152 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10328 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation OR 192 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10426 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science Bachelor of Languages and Cultures OR 192 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10427 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Management Bachelor of Languages and Cultures OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10469 Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of Management
Anti-requisite(s): 27100 Current Issues in Sport Business
Description
This subject requires students to reflect on a series of critical contemporary issues associated with sport business and/or management at local, national and international levels. Students examine the ethical, political, structural and policy dimensions of key problems in sport and society. It therefore allows students to relate critical sport business issues to a wider understanding of social life and community.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
| 1. | integrate pre-existing knowledge to real world settings and case studies in sport business |
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| 2. | apply understanding of critical issues in sport business |
| 3. | reflect on the reactions and responses of sport organisations in respect of professional practice |
| 4. | consider the future of sport business in the context of current events and trends |
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
This subject is aligned with the graduate attributes of professional and technical competence.
This subject applies skills and knowledge from previous subjects to the task of analysing current issues and events in sport. This involves emergent case studies, industry speakers, and collaborations with local practitioners. This requires students to reflect on previous learnings, such as marketing, management, and governance, applying these skills to real world scenarios. As students examine key social issues in sport and society, they further develop interpersonal skills, such as networking and public speaking.
This subject also contributes specifically to the development of the following Program Learning Objectives for the Sport Business Major in the Bachelor of Management:
- Execute managerial capabilities and technical skills that are critical to professional practice in a specialised industry sector (4.1)
Teaching and learning strategies
The lecture/workshop format will incorporate a range of teaching and experiential learning strategies including videos, debates, innovative technology, and case studies. Guest lectures and collaborations with local practitioners will be a component of the program. Content for this subject will be supported by the UTS Learning Management System.
Content (topics)
- Current issues in sport
- Technological advances and innovation in sport
- Sport diversity and social issues
- Evaluating current sport policy and governance strategies
- Networking and interpersonal skills
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Presentation (Group)*
| Objective(s): | This addresses subject learning objective(s): 2 and 4 |
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| Weight: | 30% |
| Criteria: | Marking rubric for presentations provided to students *Note: Late submission of the assessment task will not be marked and awarded a mark of zero. |
Assessment task 2: Major Paper (Individual)
| Objective(s): | This addresses subject learning objective(s): 2 and 4 |
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| Weight: | 40% |
| Length: | 2500 words (exclusive of references and appendices). |
| Criteria: | Marking rubric for written papers provided to students |
Assessment task 3: Reflection paper (Individual)
| Objective(s): | This addresses subject learning objective(s): 1 and 3 |
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| Weight: | 30% |
| Criteria: | Marking rubric for written papers provided to students |
Minimum requirements
Students must achieve at least 50% of the subject’s total marks.
Required texts
Readings and video clips will provided via Canvas.