Sport is a rapidly expanding industry that intersects with education, culture, commerce, health and tourism. As an internationally-recognised applied discipline, the Sport Development and Management major is founded on the global growth in sport science degrees and sport management specialisations. It has three orientations:
Papers examine the spectrum of people, institutions, and policies that influence the structure, management, and experience of sport.
Why study Sport Development and Management?
Otago offers the only Sport Development and Management programme in New Zealand. It offers the option of a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts, which provides flexibility for those who have more interest in either sciences or arts/humanities.
Sport Development and Management offers the opportunity to pursue a minor in a related area of interest including: Exercise and Sport Science, Management, Marketing, Media and Communication Studies, Psychology, Geography and Education.
Sport Development and Management offers a practicum programme where students can work with school or community sport organisations or undertake applied research in the NZ Centre for Sport Policy and Politics – this will provide real world practical experience.
Whether you are advancing your career with our specialised graduate qualifications or pursuing in-depth research and expertise through our postgraduate programmes, Otago is here to support your aspirations.
Postgraduate qualifications
Honours, Master’s, PhDs, and other advanced degrees for graduates. Just one additional year of study will earn you a valuable postgraduate degree. Or perhaps you want the depth of a full year of research-only time during a Master’s or to step up to a PhD.
One of EDUC 464 Writing for Publication in the Social Sciences SOCI 401 Qualitative Research Ethics SOCI 402 Advanced Sociological Theory MAOR 414 He Pūkōrero - Theory and Research Methodologies MAOR 427 He Tuhituhinga HUMS 501 Writing and Revision for Graduate Research TOUR 426 Event Management
Papers
SPEX 401 Research Methods in Sport, Exercise and Health
Papers worth at least 40 points from: EDUC 464 Writing for Publication in the Social Sciences SOCI 401 Qualitative Research Ethics SOCI 402 Advanced Sociological Theory MAOR 414 He Pūkōrero - Theory and Research Methodologies MAOR 427 He Tuhituhinga HUMS 501 Writing and Revision for Graduate Research TOUR 426 Event Management
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