Associate Degree of Sport, Recreation and Event Management

Associate Degree

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.

Key details

Degree Type

Associate Degree

Duration

2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

Course Code

C26

Domestic Fees

$15,150 per year / $30,300 total

International Fees

$33,800 per year / $67,600 total

ATAR

70

About this course

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.

Having always had a passion for sport and the management side of sport, being able to study sport seemed too good to be true. I've had work placements at Perth Glory Football Club and Sorrento Duncraig Football Club.

These experiences were vital and gave me real life experience of all the things we study. Seeing them in action was really cool.

Study locations

Joondalup

What you will learn

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.

Career pathways

Career opportunities for graduates exist within a range of professional, commercial, not-for-profit and government sport, recreation and event organisations at local, state and national levels. Within these types of organisations, roles may involve working in, and contributing to the management of clubs and associations, events, facilities, player and athlete development, programs, activities and services, or in sales, communications and marketing.

Possible future job titles

Sport and Recreation Event Officer, Recreation Services Officer, Sport Coordinator, Event Coordinator, Recreation Facility Officer, Outdoor and Adventure Recreation Program Coordinator, Youth and Children's Program Coordinator, Sport and Recreation Officer, Community Development Officer

Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.

Bachelor of Sport, Recreation and Event Management

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Edith Cowan University (ECU).

87.7%

Overall satisfaction

89.5%

Skill scale

76.7%

Teaching scale

61.9%

Employed full-time

$69.5k

Average salary

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