MMS711 - Introduction to the Sport Industry
| Year: | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | Trimester 1 & 2: 1 x 1 hour on-campus (livestreamed) lecture (recordings provided) and 1 x 2 hour on campus seminar each week Trimester 3 Intensive format: 1 x 2 hour recorded lecture and 3 x 2 on-campus seminar each week |
| Scheduled learning activities - online: | 1 x 1 hour recorded lecture and 1 x 2 hour online seminar (recordings provided) each week |
| In-person attendance requirements: | 2026 Trimester 3 Intensive dates: Monday 16 November to Friday 11 December |
Content
The unit provides an overview of the Australian sports system. Its key objectives are to analyse the structure, function and inter-relationships of various agencies responsible for the delivery of sport in Australia, and to allow students to critically analyse a variety of contemporary issues confronting sport and sport managers. Such issues may include funding for sport, the use of drugs and the control of violence in sport.
Unit fee information
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Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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