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.

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NZQA Level 8 Certification (120 Credits)

Study Level

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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.

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Apply business and management techniques to sport

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

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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

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Sport and Recreation

  • Business Management

  • Event Management

  • Sport Marketing

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Sport manager

  • Sport administrator

  • Sports marketing specialist

  • Sport policy advisor

  • Sport event manager

  • Researcher in sport/business