Associate Degree of Sport, Recreation and Event Management

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 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, and sport and leisure law.

Students also undertake a range of professional industry practice opportunities in the relevant industries.

Year 1 - Semester 1

Year 1 - Semester 2

Year 2 - Semester 1

Year 2 - Semester 2

* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.

Admission requirement (Band 3)

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:

• AQF Cert IV;
• Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or
• Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;
• AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

1. Apply broad knowledge with some depth in discipline to a range of business situations, incorporating international/global/cultural perspectives.
2. Access, analyse and evaluate relevant information from a variety of sources to solve sometimes complex business problems.
3. Communicate business knowledge and concepts clearly in both written and oral formats, using relevant technology.
4. Collaborate effectively and responsibly in team settings to produce measurable outcomes.
5. Adapt knowledge and skills in response to opportunities and change with some creativity.
6. Reflect on feedback and evaluate learning and performance in order to identify opportunities for further learning.
7. Demonstrate awareness of the interrelationship between business ethics and corporate social responsibility.