Introduction to Sports Business Management

SPO10001 12.5 Credit Points Online Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students

Duration

  • One Semester or equivalent

Contact hours

  • Recommended 8 hours of study per week

2020 teaching periods

Swinburne Online

Teaching Period 2

Dates:
6 Jul 20 - 4 Oct 20

Results:
27 Oct 20

Last self enrolment:
19 Jul 20

Census:
31 Jul 20

Last withdraw without fail:
21 Aug 20

Prerequisites

Nil

Corequisites

Nil

Aims and objectives

This unit introduces students to the varying aspects of government and corporate involvement in sport. It determines the relationship between corporate groups, sports organisations and government bodies to examine the potential for growth within these sectors. The unit focuses on recreational and professional agencies responsible for the organisation and delivery of sport throughout Australia and examines in detail their roles, functions and opportunities.
 
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
 
1. Identify the social, political and commercial importance of sport in Australian society.
 
2. Analyse evolving opportunities for sport as a business.
 
3. Comprehend and apply the principles of using sport for commercial and entertainment value.
 
4. Demonstrate an understanding of agency in professional sport and sports events.
 
5. Identify the basic levels of governance and administration in both recreational and professional sport in Australia.

Courses with unit

This unit if offered as part of Swinburne Online programs.