27321 Leisure Management Project 1

Subject level: Undergraduate

Handbook description

Covering key aspects of project management, this subject aims to develop an understanding of how a contemporary leisure, sport or tourism issue can be identified, theorised and project managed. This subject, together with the second leisure management project subject, is the culmination of the theoretical and professional studies stream of the Bachelor of Management in Leisure. On conclusion, students are able to identify, articulate and debate professional issues that they will confront in their future careers.

Subject objectives/outcomes

On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:

1. understand the theoretical and professional bases of a contemporary management issue in leisure, sport and tourism
2. review, critically evaluate and analyse alternatives, then select an appropriate method(s) for researching and solving a specific applied problem
3. develop an appropriate research/project proposal which outlines a plan for action relevant to the industry
4. demonstrate an ability to learn independently through the development of a learning agreement to manage the above processes.

Contribution to graduate profile

This subject, as part one of a capstone, offers students the opportunity to take a critical and lateral approach to researching a contemporary issue in leisure management. This involves utilising theory, skills, knowledge and experience students have gained during their studies. A key component of this subject is the development of project management skills that are essential for effective management. This will enable the student to develop work-ready knowledge and skills relevant to the leisure industries and provide them with the ability to effectively communicate and maintain relationships within their professional field.

Teaching and learning strategies

Teaching and learning strategies include guest speakers, lectures, tutorials and experiential learning. Where appropriate, guest speakers will be invited to join the tutorial discussions. The emphasis in this subject is on self-directed learning. Content for this subject will be supported by UTSOnline.

Content

• The nature and scope of leisure management problems; identifying, conceptualising and analysing a management problem
• Client/consultant relationships
• Approaches to management problem solving
• Developing and writing a project proposal
• Project management

Assessment

Assessment item 1: Essay (Individual)

Assessment item 2: Problem Solving/Research Approach Evaluation (Individual)

Assessment item 3: Project Proposal (Individual)

Required text(s)

Faculty of Business 1999, Guide to Writing Assignments, Faculty of Business, University of Technology, Sydney.

Recommended text(s)

Ticehurst, GW and Veal, AJ, 1999, Business Research Methods, Addison-Wesley, Melbourne

Veal, AJ, 2006, Research Methods for Leisure and Tourism: a Practical Guide, 3rd edn, FT Prentice Hall, London