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Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management

2008 | 2009 | 2010

Division of Business | School of Management

Program Code: LBRL

Program Level: Undergraduate

SATAC code: 434191

Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) for 2009 Entry: 68.10 (Internal)

Home Campus: Mawson Lakes

Program Length (in EFTSL): 3

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Aim

The leisure industries (sport, recreation, tourism, arts) are dynamic, growing and global.  The increased professionalism and growth in these industries means that continuing employment options for graduates exist in an enormous range of areas. The Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management program will provide students with the skills, knowledge and qualities to work in a wide range of areas. These include sport management, event management, leisure management, recreation planning, outdoor recreation and tourism.

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have:

Alternatively, the minimum educational requirements may be met by those who have one of the following qualifications:

Minimum English language entry requirements: coursework programs

The minimum English language entry requirements for international students who speak English as a foreign language are detailed below. It should be noted that some programs may specify higher English language entry requirements. These will be indicated in relevant program documentation.

Applicants are required to meet at least one of the English language entry requirements listed. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive.

Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

Undergraduate

English Language Test (see Note 1)

Score

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

 

·Reading and Writing

6.0

·Overall Band Score

6.0

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

 

·TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test)

80 with no band less than 20

·TOEFL PBT (Paper-based test)

550 with TWE (Test of Written English) of 4.5

 

 

English Language Programs

Score

Successful completion of the CELUSA Academic English Program

Level 4

 

 

Other Qualifications

·Successful completion of a secondary qualification in Australia within the last two years; or

·Successful completion of at least one year of tertiary study in Australia within the last two years; or

·Successful completion of one year of secondary or tertiary study conducted and completed in English within the last two years in a country in which English is commonly used, as determined by the University (see Note 2).

Note 1: Results from IELTS and TOEFL are valid for two years.

Note 2: The University, through UniSA International, maintains a list of countries where English is commonly used and which would satisfy this criteria. This may include particular educational institutions within a given non-English speaking country where English is the language of instruction.

Content/structure

Courses in the program include the philosophy of leisure, leadership in sport and recreation, introductions to outdoor recreation and tourism, programming and event management, sport and recreation administration, marketing, economics and law, planning and facility design, managing human resources, strategic management, research and evaluation.

Fee information

Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth Supported
Fees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.

Fees for International students: $AU 18,880 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.


Program requirements

Course name Area + Cat. No. Units EFTSL
FIRST YEAR   
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)   
Introduction to Management
New title from 2010: Management Principles
BUSS 10544.50.125
COMM 10544.50.125
SPRC 10044.50.125
TOUR 10014.50.125
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)   
ACCT 10054.50.125
MARK 10104.50.125
SPRC 10074.50.125
SPRC 20034.50.125
SECOND YEAR   
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)   
ENVT 10144.50.125
BUSS 20464.50.125
ENVT 20024.50.125
Elective 1 (See Note 2 & 3)
 4.5 
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)   
MATH 10524.50.125
SPRC 1005 
ECON 10064.50.125
Elective 2 (See Note 2 & 3)
 4.5 
THIRD YEAR   
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)   
SPRC 4004 
ENVT 30014.50.125
LAWS 10024.50.125
Elective 3 (See Note 2 & 3)
 4.5 
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)   
SPRC 30054.50.125
ENVT 30044.50.125
BUSS 30234.50.125
Elective 4 (See Note 2 & 3)
 4.5 

Notes

  1. The program is offered on a three year full-time basis. The program can also be taken on a part-time basis.
      
  2. The elective courses (four) constitute an identifiable minor. At least two 4.5 unit courses should be at third year level. Approved minors are available in the following areas:
      
    Event Management
    Leisure Management
    Outdoor Recreation
    Recreation Planning
    Sport Management
    Tourism & Events
      
    Please see the majors minors and electives site for further information.
      

  3. The electives must be selected from courses offered within the Division of Business. Any electives selected from outside of the Division of Business are subject to approval by the Program Director. Suggested Sport and Recreation electives are:

    ·Sport and Tourism Development

    ·Planning and Design for Recreation and Sport

    ·Operational Management in Leisure 1

    ·Leisure and Sports Management Project

  4. Students who have studied either course in the following list, will be deemed to have completed the core course requirement only for the purposes of: transition, program transfer, double degrees and transnational programs where a limited range of courses may be available; and granting of credit for related diploma programs such as SAIBT and Eynesbury.


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