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Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Management
Assessment (Internat.)
Written exams, oral exams, presentations, practical demonstrations, essays, journals etc.
Outline
The double degree course aims to provide students interested in sport/recreation management with an extensive grounding in management knowledge and expertise. The degree is administered by the School of Human Movement and Sport Sciences in conjunction with the School of Business. This double degree will allow you to work in the specialist field of Sport Management as well as in the management fields of Marketing, Tourism and Human Resource Management.
Career Opportunities
A wide variety of employment opportunities await you upon completion of this double degree, particularly in the management of sport, recreation and fitness organisations, event management, local government and facility management. You may also seek employment either in sports marketing or as regional, state or national development sports officers. Sports management is a rapidly developing field, and many sports organisations now recognise the need to operate professionally with degree qualified staff.
- Positions in sport and recreation management, sports marketing, sports development and facility management are now being offered throughout Australia to those with both experience and formal qualifications.
- Careers available with a degree in management include hotel/resort/tour operations, production management, market research, advertising, public relations, industrial relations, personnel administration and staff recruitment.
RPL and Credit Transfer
International students wishing to apply for RPL and Credit Transfer are required to provide syllabus of previous study undertaken at time of applying for course. Not all courses offer RPL and Credit Transfer. Contact the International Student Programs office at international@ballarat.edu.au
Objectives
The core requirements of both the Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement) and Bachelor of Management are undertaken in this double degree, thereby fulfilling the objectives of each course.
Bachelor of Management graduates should have developed the knowledge, skills and competencies to:
- Deal with the variables of management in organisations that operate in complex,
changing and turbulent environments- Have a sound and comprehensive understanding of core areas of knowledge relevant to management
- Studied at least one specialist and/or vocational area of knowledge to a high level of
competence- Integrate specialist and general management knowledge and skills to function
effectively in the management of enterprises- Possess the necessary academic qualifications and have developed attitudes to pursue
further academic and vocational studies that will enable them to adapt to a changing
and complex work environment- Have acquired knowledge and understanding in a number of important areas of
management, including managerial skills, managerial research methods, tourism,
marketing and human resource management.Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement) graduates should have developed the knowledge, skills and competencies to:
- Explain the structural, psycho-social and bio-physical bases of the discipline of Human
Movement- Describe and explain the concepts related to at least one of the professional fields,
through selection of one of the streams of the Human Movement discipline in depth;
- Explain the application of fundamental theoretical concepts of Human Movement in
practical settings, and comprehend personal strengths, weaknesses and preferred
learning styles- Design, implement and evaluate programs in a selected professional field(s)
- Communicate effectively using a variety of strategies in a diversity of settings
- Establish positive relationships with colleagues and clients
- Recognise and respond to individual differences
- Implement appropriate and effective instructional techniques in a variety of setting
- Apply appropriate technology to the acquisition and application of knowledge
- Apply a range of strategies for learning in a variety of contexts
- Apply problem solving skills to selected issues
- Research and analyse information critically
- Work independently and in teams
- Think creatively and analytically
- Exhibit an ability to self-organise
- Possess a repertoire of learning skills
- Apply inquiry approaches and logical reasoning to learning
- Apply theories of social change and advocacy processes
- Enjoy inquiry and participation in at least one of the professional fields of Human
Movement
- Recognise the various professional fields within the Human Movement discipline as
fulfilling, interesting and diverse career options;
- Appreciate, internalise and be committed to the responsibilites and ethical standards
of the professions- Appreciate and value learning as a life-long process
- Practice a positive approach to social justice while appreciating diversity in culture
and custom
- Value the abilities of all people
- Appreciate the roles of sport, physical activity and leisure in attaining and
maintaining a healthy lifestyle and their contribution to Australian social structure -
Appreciate the role of health discipline studies in Human Movement.Requirements
Human Movement Core Units = 180 credit points
Six units from the Sport Management Major = 90 credit points
Three units of Fieldwork = 30 credit points
(A minimum of twelve weeks full time fieldwork placement is a requirement of the double degree, thereby allowing students to relate theory learnt in classes to the practical environment of the workplace)
Management Core Units = 45 credit points
13 Management Electives = 195 credit points
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