About the course

UniSA is renowned nationally and internationally for excellence in business education. We develop our degrees in partnership with industry and connect with top professional bodies. With a specialisation in sport and recreation management you will graduate with the confidence to lead, motivate and manage others, communicate effectively and think strategically.You will study specialised sport and recreation courses, such as recreation planning for local communities and designing leisure programs. You’ll also gain practical skills through site visits and an industry placement.Hear from guest lecturers who work in the field and from highly-experienced teaching staff.Build an exciting career managing sport and recreation events, and initiatives.Gain practical skills through site visits and an industry placement.Learn to implement tactical programs, manage financial and physical resources, and apply critical problem-solving skills.

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　　Business development manager: working to improve an organisation’s market position and financial growth, defining strategic goals, building customer relationships, identifying business opportunities, implementing marketing initiatives

　　Club development officer: growing club presence and profile, implementing new programs and activities, engaging with members of the local community

　　Community development coordinator: maximising the use of local facilities through the development of programs, creating partnerships, and working with the community, developing initiatives for local residents to improve wellbeing and enhance quality of life

　　Event manager or coordinator: using strong organisational and project management skills to deliver successful, cost-effective events, managing staff and suppliers, booking venues, facilities and equipment, marketing and promotion, analysis and reporting on event performance

　　Membership services manager: managing existing member relationships, helping drive membership growth, coordinating sales promotions and other retention and sales initiatives

　　Sponsorship coordinator: managing and procuring sponsors for events and brand awareness activity, developing strategies to leverage sponsorships, executing sponsorship marketing including communications, branding and event planning

　　Sport development officer: promoting participation in sport, working with sporting clubs, local councils and the wider community, ensure people of all ages and ability can access sporting facilities, working with teams and individuals to improve their performance Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2024	Adelaide
Teaching Period 5 (July), 2024	Adelaide
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2025	Adelaide
Teaching Period 5 (July), 2025	Adelaide
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2026	Adelaide
Teaching Period 5 (July), 2026	Adelaide

　　

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Entry requirements for University of South Australia

Recent secondary education : Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent AND Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points.

　　Higher education study : Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above.

　　Vocational Education and Training (VET): Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above.

　　IELTS total [6.0], IELTS reading [6.0], IELTS writing [6.0]. TOEFL PBT - 550 with TWE of 4.5.TOEFL IBT - 60 with Reading and Writing not less than 18.

　　

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　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of South Australia. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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