mgt1smk sport marketing

SPORT MARKETING

MGT1SMK

2015

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject examines the marketing of sporting organisations (professional and amateur), sport codes, players/athletes and sports events. The special nature of the sport market will be explored, including understanding the sport consumer. Students will gain skills in the preparation of sport marketing plans, and the subject will enable students to develop an appreciation of marketing tools as they apply to the sport market.

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

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects THS3SMS,THS2SMK

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsIntroduction to Sport Marketing (2nd Ed)PrescribedSmith, A & Stewart, B. (2015)Routledge, London

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Demonstrate an understanding of the role that marketing plays in the generation of revenue for sport organisations and events

Activities:
Online Quizzes
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

02. Determine the appropriate marketing theory and apply a range of tools and creative strategies to effectively promote and market a professional sport organisation and/or event

Activities:
Sport Marketing Plan (Part I)
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

03. Plan and develop a marketing strategy and evaluate its effectiveness in the context of a sport organisation or event's strategic marketing objectives

Activities:
Sport Marketing Plan (Parts I/II)
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMatthew Nicholson

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
One 2,000-word project2002, 03
One 5,000-word group project4002, 03
Online quizzes4001

Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMatthew Nicholson

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
One 2,000-word project2002, 03
One 5,000-word group project4002, 03
Online quizzes4001