MMS435 - Research Paradigms in Sport Management

Unit details

Note: You are seeing the 2013 view of this unit information. These details may no longer be current.
Offering information:

Not offered in 2013

Enrolment modes:(B)
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value: 0.125
Cohort rule:(For Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) students only)
Unit chair:

D Shilbury

Prerequisite:

Nil.

Corequisite:

Nil

Incompatible with:

Nil

Contact hours: 1 x 2.5 hour seminar per week

Note:

Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.

Content

This unit is designed to facilitate student skill in the design and application of sport management research. Students will be required to review relevant literature, critically examine the problems under investigation, analyse the theory underpinning the research and identify the strengths and weaknesses of the research methods utilised. Students will also develop the skills necessary to prepare a review of literature in a relevant area of sport management.

Assessment

Assignment 1 (Journal Article Review) 1500 words 25%, Assignment 2 (Journal Article Review) 1500 words 25%, Assignment 3 (Literature Review) 4000 words 50%

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