mgt5msm managing media relations in sport
MANAGING MEDIA RELATIONS IN SPORT
MGT5MSM
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject aims to develop you as a leader in sport by introducing you to strategic issues in the management of the relationship between sport organisations or athletes and the media, including the selection of appropriate strategies in promoting the achievements of sport organisations and athletes, critically evaluate the best ways to manage the reputation and image of sport organisations or individual athletes during a crisis or scandal and to critically interpret how sport and athletes are represented in the media and be aware of the ways in which the media will seek to use those athletes.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAshleigh-Jane Thompson
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
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Capstone subjectNo
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
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Total hours/days requiredN/A
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City Campus, 2020, Week 07-08, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAshleigh-Jane Thompson
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 7 - 8
Four 8.00 hours seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 7 to week 8 and delivered via blended.
This subject will be delivered in blended mode of delivery, including intensive blocks of two consecutive days
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport Media Reflection (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO5 |
| Sport Crisis Strategy (2500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
| Communication Self Analysis (750 Words) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO4 |
| Media Channels Analysis (1000 words and a 5 minute presentation) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO5 |