C04290v2 Master of Sport Management
Award(s): Master of Sport Management (MSportM)CRICOS code: 084677D
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
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 a significant overview of the sport industry, and is designed to develop critical, interpretive and problem-solving skills relevant to that sector.
The course develops advanced skill sets needed for managers to operate in the sport industry.
Course aims
The course provides theories, models and practical case studies in order to understand the complex nature of the sport industry.
Career options
Graduates may pursue careers in fields such as sport management, sport marketing, sport event management, venue and facility management, sports development, sports administration, and operations management.
Course intended learning outcomes
| 1.1 | Integrate advanced knowledge of sport management concepts and business practices, including Indigenous perspectives, that underpin professional practice in national and global contexts |
| 2.1 | Develop creative solutions that respond to industry, Indigenous and community needs within a sport context |
| 3.1 | Design and implement appropriate communications strategies and actions for a diverse range of sport stakeholders |
| 3.2 | Interact with colleagues and stakeholders to work effectively in teams and deliver agreed project outcomes |
| 4.1 | Evaluate and apply principles of law, ethical responsibility and sustainability, as well as the role of Indigenous values in the sport industry |
| 5.1 | Apply advanced professional knowledge, including Indigenous business value and technical skills within sport management practice |
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
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). Satisfactory completion of the UTS Graduate Certificate allows students to articulate into the Master of Sport Management.
Recognition of prior learning
Students may be granted a maximum of eight 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 eight core subjects (48 credit points), two electives subjects (12 credit points), and either Industry Research Project or Internship Experience (12 credit points).
Course completion requirements
| 21900 Business Literacies and the Future | 6cp | |
| 21920 Sport Governance and Integrity | 6cp | |
| 21918 Sport Business | 6cp | |
| 21952 Sport Development | 6cp | |
| 21935 Sport Globalisation | 6cp | |
| 21962 Venue Management | 6cp | |
| 21882 Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits | 6cp | |
| 57300 Digital Sports Journalism | 6cp | |
| STM91383 Management Capstone stream | 12cp | |
| CBK91844 Electives (Sport Management) | 12cp | |
| 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 | ||
| 21900 Business Literacies and the Future | 6cp | |
| 21952 Sport Development | 6cp | |
| 21920 Sport Governance and Integrity | 6cp | |
| 57300 Digital Sports Journalism | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21918 Sport Business | 6cp | |
| 21935 Sport Globalisation | 6cp | |
| 21962 Venue Management | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21882 Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| 21890 Industry Research Project | 12cp | |
| 26799 Internship Experience | 12cp | |
| Spring commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 21900 Business Literacies and the Future | 6cp | |
| 21918 Sport Business | 6cp | |
| 21935 Sport Globalisation | 6cp | |
| 57300 Digital Sports Journalism | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21952 Sport Development | 6cp | |
| 21920 Sport Governance and Integrity | 6cp | |
| 21882 Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21962 Venue Management | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| 21890 Industry Research Project | 12cp | |
| 26799 Internship Experience | 12cp | |
Articulation with UTS courses
This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Sport Management (C11037), the Graduate Diploma in Sport Management (C07029), and the Master of Sport Management.
Other information
Further information is available from the UTS Business School on:
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
email business@uts.edu.au
Business (Postgraduate)