Bachelor 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 and senior 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, event operations management, legal aspects, and business research and planning.

Students also undertake a range of professional industry practice opportunities, and community-interactive project work, in the relevant industries.

Students have the opportunity to further specialise and given their studies a stronger industry focus in various fields, such as marketing, sports science, human resource management, public relations, or tourism and hospitality management.

The course also provides approved students (on application and subject to a selection process) with the opportunity to apply for an internship placement with a leading sport, recreation and/or event organisation.

Students are required to complete 16 Core Units. This will be supported by an 8-unit supplementary program, comprising a Major, or a Minor plus Elective units, or two Minors, or 8 Elective units.

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Note: FBL3501 is by application only.

**Internship Minor (MIBIOR) – Selected students (by application only) may enrol concurrently in FBL3400 Business Internship 1 and FBL3500 Business Internship 2 in their Year 3 (Semester 1) section of the course. Students who enrol in the Internship Minor (FBL3400/FBL3500 = 60 credit points) will complete an elective unit instead of SBL3500 or FBL3501.

^ Core Option * 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.

Unit sets that can be studied as part of this course

One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.

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 and coherent knowledge to a range of business situations, incorporating international/global/cultural perspectives.
2. Access, analyse and critically evaluate relevant information to solve challenging business problems systematically.
3. Communicate business knowledge, concepts and advice persuasively and clearly in both written and oral formats, using relevant technology.
4. Collaborate effectively in team settings to produce measurable outcomes.
5. Generate creative ideas for business innovations that respond to opportunities and constant change.
6. Reflect on feedback and critique one’s own performance in order to identify and plan opportunities for development.
7. Value professional behaviours and/or personal citizenship that reflect an appreciation of the interrelationship between business ethics and corporate social responsibility