MANAGING INNOVATION FOR SPORT GROWTH
MGT5MSG
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will develop as a leader in sport by introducing you to strategic issues with identifying and applying strategies to build sport capacity and increase recreational and competition player participation. Specific topics include recognising barriers and drivers for volunteer participation, developing effective mechanisms to support and manage volunteers within the sport industry, and developing and evaluating innovative business processes to improve sport organisation performance and revenue streams.
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
Learning ActivitiesThe sport specialisation of the course will be delivered using the case method made famous by the Harvard Business School. By using the case method of teaching as the foundation, the course will make the links between theory and practice explicit. This subject will be delivered using blended technology and block mode intensive, with engagement with the student's workplace within the sport industry.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites This subject is only available to students enrolled in the sport management postgraduate programs LCSM or LGSM or LMMSM or the innovation and entrepreneurship postgraduate program LMMEI Students outside of these programs may request enrolment via the Masters of Management (Sport Management) or Masters of Management (Innovation and Entrepreneurship) Course Coordinators, applications will be considered on merit
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyEnrolment accepted until quota reached
Quota-conditions or rulesAvailable only to Master of Management (Sport Management) students [included nested degree programs]
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
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City Campus, 2021, Week 42-43, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size50
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAshleigh-Jane Thompson
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 42 - 43
Two 8.00 h seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 42 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
This subject will be delivered in blended mode of delivery.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Four individual case study exercises 4 x 750 words each assessment | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Individual Innovation Case Study 3000 words | Other | Individual | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |