mgt1ism sport management
SPORT MANAGEMENT
MGT1ISM
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the practical application of core sport management principles, including strategic sport management, organisational structures, human resource management, leadership, organisational cultures, governance and performance management. These principles and their application is contextualised within a discussion of the role of the state, non-profit management and professional sport.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMatthew Nicholson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Nil.
Co-requisites Nil.
Incompatible subjects Nil.
Equivalent subjects Nil.
Special conditions Nil.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Sport Management: Principles and Applications | Prescribed | Hoye, R., Smith, A., Nicholson, M. Stewart, B. & Westerbeek, H (2012) | 3RD. EDN. ROUTLEDGE, LONDON. 2012 |
| Readings | Sport Management: Principles and Applications (multimedia USB) | Prescribed | Hoye, R. & Nicholson, M. | tba |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify and classify the theoretical principles of management as they apply to sport organisations
- Activities:
- Weekly Previews and Quizzes, Tutorial Exercises
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
02. Assess the application of the principles of management within a variety of different sport organisations at the local, state and national level
- Activities:
- Case Study
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
03. Apply the theoretical principles of management to a variety of scenarios and problems as they apply to sport organisations
- Activities:
- Tutorial Exercises (Formative Assessment)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
04. Classify sport organisations and their functions as they apply to the profit, non-profit and public sectors
- Activities:
- Examination, Weekly Previews and Quizzes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMatthew Nicholson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students are required to attend 3 sessions only, week 1, 11 and 12 of semester. The remaining sessions are to be underaken online."
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
Eleven 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two 1500-word case-study assignments | Students are required to complete and answer questions related to six case studies in the textbook. | 30 | 03, 04 |
| One 2-hour examination | A 2-hour examination will be scheduled in the formal examination period. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Ten weekly online quizzes | An online quiz will be available through our Learning Management System (LMS) in Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 (10 weeks in total). | 30 | 01, 02, 04 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGreg Dingle
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students are required to attend 3 sessions only, week 1, 11 and 12 of semester. The remaining sessions are to be underaken online."
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 13 - 13
One 4.0 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 13 to week 13 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Whole cohort for first hour, then 4 breakout groups for hours 2, 3 & 4"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two 1500-word case-study assignments | Students are required to complete and answer questions related to six case studies in the textbook. | 30 | 03, 04 |
| One 2-hour examination | A 2-hour examination will be scheduled in the formal examination period. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Ten weekly online quizzes | An online quiz will be available through our Learning Management System (LMS) in Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 (10 weeks in total). | 30 | 01, 02, 04 |