Sport Leadership and Management Specialisation – Bachelor of Business (Honours)
Sport & Recreation
A course by
AUT
A one-year research-based honours programme for business or commerce graduates, focused on sport leadership and management within the business sector.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 1 year


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Deepen knowledge of sport leadership and management
Gain advanced understanding of theories and practices in sport leadership and management, including key aspects such as governance and organisational behaviour.

Apply business and management techniques to sport
Learn how contemporary business and management methods can be effectively applied to the growing sport sector.

Undertake research in sport leadership and management
Develop research skills by undertaking a dissertation on a topic of your interest related to sport leadership and management.
What You're Signing Up For
With the Sport Leadership and Management specialisation in the Bachelor of Business (Honours) at AUT, you'll further your knowledge of sport leadership and management and conduct research on a topic of your interest. You'll study specialisation and research methods courses, and complete a dissertation, learning from internationally recognised researchers and academics. The course covers areas such as sport participation, governance, marketing, event management, law and policy, consumer behaviour, sport tourism and more.
Course Content
- Advanced Sport Development
- Advanced Sport Leadership and Management
- Advanced Sport Marketing
- Advanced Sport Event Management
- Qualitative Research Design and Analysis
- Quantitative Research Design and Analysis
- Dissertation in Sport Leadership and Management
What you need to know first
Bachelor's degree in Business or Commerce (or equivalent)
B grade average or higher in the majoring degree
Approved research proposal for dissertation enrolment
Supervision availability for chosen research topic

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Sport and Recreation
Business Management
Event Management
Sport Marketing

Future employment opportunities might be
Sport manager
Sport administrator
Sports marketing specialist
Sport policy advisor
Sport event manager
Researcher in sport/business


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