SPORT LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE
MGT5SLB
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will develop your skills as a leader in the sport industry. You will be introduced to the key leadership and governance trends and issues impacting local, regional, national and international sport organisations. You will utilise relevant theories and concepts to critically examine current practices. < /div>
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Geoff Dickson
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Only available to students enrolled in LMMSM or LCSM or LGSM or Master of Management (Sport Management) course coordinator's approval.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically examine the contribution of leadership to effective sport organisations
- Activities:
- The leadership content will be delivered using case studies, lectures, small group activities, and guest lectures from industry leaders.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Analyse the systemic governance of sport and the role of the board in managing external relations
- Activities:
- The systemic governance content will be delivered using case studies, lectures, small group activities, and guest lectures from industry leaders.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Critically examine the applications of corporate governance best practices to sport organisations
- Activities:
- The corporate governance content will be delivered using case studies, lectures, small group activities, and guest lectures from industry leaders.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
City Campus, 2019, Week 12-13, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 50
Enrolment information: Collins St class size maximum Available only to Master of Management (Sport Management) students [included nested degree programs]
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Geoff Dickson
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 12 - 13
Two 8.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 13 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 x 750 word exercises (15% each) | 60 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Case study, individual, 3000 words | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |