Sport management

Why research Sport management?

We are home to the Centre for Sport and Social Impact that has just won a 2.5 year, $2 million research project to work with 100 sports clubs in the Geelong region. The Centre works to influence the future of sport management practices and policy through research and engagement with industry and government. We use organisational behaviour, management, marketing, economics, law, sociology and public policy to investigate issues that affect sport organisations in the public, private and non-profit sectors and their impact on society.

Courses

Local students

Sport management courses
Offer yearCourse titleCampus(es)DurationSemester starts
2013 Doctor of Philosophy (Law and Management) Albury-Wodonga
Bendigo
Melbourne
Melbourne (City)
3 years full-time or 6 years part-time Anytime

Doctor of Philosophy (Law and Management) continued…

Course description
The Doctor of Philosophy is taken by thesis but additional coursework or seminars may be necessary. The program enables candidates to engage in independent research that makes an original contribution to knowledge. Research may be undertaken in any of the disciplines with the Faculty including: accounting, business, economics, finance, fraud investigation, global business law, law, public interest law, event management, human resource management, management, management information systems, marketing, sport management, tourism and hospitality management.
Prerequisite
Masters or Honours degree of at least H2A standard, with dissertation demonstrating ability to undertake research at doctoral level, or equivalent demonstrated skills, experience, research or publications.
Fee type
Research Training Scheme (RTS) funded
How to apply
Please download an application form here.

Full course details
Law and Management (Doctor)Melbourne
Law and Management (Doctor)Bendigo
Law and Management (Doctor)Melbourne (City)
2013 Master of Arts Albury-Wodonga
Bendigo
Melbourne
Shepparton
2 years full-time or 4 years part-time. Anytime

Master of Arts continued…

Course description
Candidates submit a thesis of up to 60 000 words. Research can be undertaken in any discipline within the Faculty of Law and Management.
Prerequisite
Bachelor's degree with at least second-class Honours in appropriate discipline, or equivalent.
Fee type
Research Training Scheme (RTS) funded
How to apply
Please download an application form here.

Full course details
Arts (Law and Management) (Master)Melbourne
Arts (Law and Management) (Master)Bendigo

How to apply

You can apply for research candidature at any time. However, applications for research scholarships close on 31 October.

To apply for Master's candidature, you need an Honours degree or Master's Preliminary. For Doctoral (PhD) candidature, you need a Master's or a Bachelor's degree with Honours, usually with a result of at least H2A.

Before applying, it's best to contact a potential academic supervisor and receive in-principle approval for your topic.

Once you've done this, you can download an application form [PDF 1.02Mb] and submit it to La Trobe's Research Services office.

Fees and scholarships

Research degrees are funded by the Commonwealth Government via the Research Training Scheme (RTS) (fees may apply to some components of some Professional Doctorates).

There are a range of scholarships available for local students.

International students

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Sport management international courses
Offer yearCourse title (CRICOS)Campus(es)DurationSemester startsAnnual Tuition Fee (AUD)
2013 Doctor of Philosophy (Law and Management) (002106G) Albury-Wodonga
Bendigo
Melbourne
4 years Anytime $23 830

Doctor of Philosophy (Law and Management) continued…

Year
2013
Course description
The Doctor of Philosophy is taken by thesis but additional coursework or seminars may be necessary. The program enables candidates to engage in independent research that makes an original contribution to knowledge. Research may be undertaken in any of the disciplines with the Faculty including: accounting, business, economics, finance, fraud investigation, global business law, law, public interest law, event management, human resource management, management, management information systems, marketing, sport management, tourism and hospitality management.
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.

TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English).

TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22.

La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.

English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted.
Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English)
for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0.

Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59.

Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher.

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher.

Or approved international equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
Australian Master's degree of Bachelor's degree with Honours at H1 or H2A level, or approved international equivalent. Applicants must also provide evidence of substantial prior research expertise.
Full course details
Law and Management (Doctor)Melbourne
Law and Management (Doctor)Bendigo
Law and Management (Doctor)Melbourne (City)
2013 Master of Arts (055083D) Albury-Wodonga
Bendigo
Melbourne
Shepparton
2 years Anytime $23 830

Master of Arts continued…

Year
2013
Course description
Candidates submit a thesis of up to 60 000 words. Research can be undertaken in any discipline within the Faculty of Law and Management.
English Language Requirements

IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.

TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English).

TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22.

La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.

English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted.
Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English)
for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0.

Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59.

Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher.

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher.

Or approved international equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Bachelor's degree with Honours at H1 or H2A level, or approved international equivalent. Applicants with Honours at H2B level, or equivalent, may be considered in some instances.
Full course details
Arts (Law and Management) (Master)Melbourne
Arts (Law and Management) (Master)Bendigo

Fees and scholarships

Estimated fee costs for international students is indicated for each course above. There are also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.

Your study experience

I am currently supervising Masters and PhD students. My areas of expertise include Corporate Governance, Volunteer Management, Sport Identities and Public Policy.

Russell Hoye, Law and Management

Student and graduate profiles

Find out about the experiences of one of our students undertaking research in Sport management.

Pursuing my Phd is a progression from my undergrad and honours years of studies at La Trobe.

Ms Joane Jonathan, Business, Economics and Law

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