Associate Degree of Sport, Recreation and Event Management

The sport, recreation and event management industry is a dynamic, and evolving sector, and at ECU we prepare you with the practical skills you need to get a job.

If you're seeking to establish yourself in this industry, or are already working in the field and need an industry-specific qualification, this course is for you. You'll graduate with not only theoretical knowledge but also the industry focused practical skills that will lead to a successful career. Plus, you'll undertake a range of professional practice opportunities with relevant organisations.

The course focuses upon an application of the key aspects of sport delivery systems, event management, leadership and programming, culture and professional identity development, sport and recreation facilities and services management, strategic and human resource management, marketing and communications, funding and finance, sport venue management, and sports law.

• Access, analyse and evaluate relevant information from a variety of sources to solve sometimes complex business problems.
• Adapt knowledge and skills in response to opportunities and change with some creativity.
• Apply broad knowledge with some depth in discipline to a range of business situations, incorporating international/global/cultural perspectives.
• Collaborate effectively and responsibly in team settings to produce measurable outcomes.
• Communicate business knowledge and concepts clearly in both written and oral formats, using relevant technology.
• Demonstrate awareness of the interrelationship between business ethics and corporate social responsibility.
• Reflect on feedback and evaluate learning and performance in order to identify opportunities for further learning.