SPORT MANAGEMENT

MGT1ISM

2017

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject provides you 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. Each principles and its application is contextualised within a discussion of the role of the state, non-profit management and professional sport.

School: La Trobe Business School

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Matthew Nicholson

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

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. (2015)	4TH. EDN. ROUTLEDGE, LONDON. 2015
Readings	Sport Management: Principles and Applications (multimedia USB)	Prescribed	Hoye, R. & Nicholson, M.	La Trobe University

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Identify and classify the theoretical principles of management as they apply to sport organisations

Activities:: Quizzes, Examination, Tutorial Exercises
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)

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, Examination, Quizzes
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)

03. Apply the theoretical principles of management to a variety of scenarios and problems as they apply to sport organisations

Activities:: Case Study, Examination, Tutorial Exercises
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)

04. Classify sport organisations and their functions as they apply to the profit, non-profit and public sectors

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

Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Matthew Nicholson

Class requirements

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.

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Four 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 4 sessions in weeks 1, 4, 8 and 12 of semester. The remaining sessions are to be undertaken online."

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
Three 1500-word case-study assignments	Students are required to complete and answer questions related to three case studies in the textbook.	30	02, 03
One 2-hour examination	A 2-hour examination will be scheduled in the formal examination period. This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability of Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills.	40	01, 02, 03, 04
Ten weekly online quizzes (1000 words equivalent)	An online quiz will be available through our Learning Management System (LMS) in Weeks 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 (10 weeks in total).	30	01, 02

Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day