Master of Commerce in Sport Management

Purpose

The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with a master's dissertation (or two papers and a mini-dissertation), in which the qualification finally culminates. A qualifying learner shows evidence of independent and original scientific work. The dissertation and mini-dissertation should constitute a decided contribution to knowledge of, and insight into, the subject discipline and the field of research. Qualifying learners should also display competence in the application of related research methodology, and the proper written and oral communication of the research process and findings. The learner should be able to reflect on his/her research decisions and applications to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of the Sports Industry.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning (in cases where learners do not comply with the formal entry requirements) will be conducted following the policy and guidelines of the University concerning the recognition of other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning experience. Recognition takes place only where prior learning corresponds with the required NQF level, and in terms of applied competencies relevant to the content and outcomes of the qualification. Through recognition of prior learning, learners may gain access, advanced placement, or recognition of status, on condition that they continue their studies at this University.

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is

• Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Recreation and Sport Management, NQF Level 8.

Or

• Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Management, NQF Level 8.

1. Identify, assess, formulate and solve problems scientifically.
2. Integrate technology responsibly during the problem solving process.
3. Apply flexible, independent thinking processes, displaying an openness to new ideas.
4. Conduct fundamental research, of an original nature, in the Sport Management field/discipline; thereby making a contribution to knowledge and/or insight in the field/discipline.
5. Generate well-founded ideas, which should then be structured, articulated and communicated to informed members of society.
6. Communicate in a structured manner, through written and oral presentations, as well as the facilitation of scientific discussions.
7. Collect disseminate and interpret relevant data and information required by individuals/organisation in the Sport Management field/discipline, as well as in society in general.
8. Demonstrate well-founded framework of knowledge within the field of research, and in particular, the Sport Management field/discipline.
9. Demonstrate fundamental scientific critical research and service-orientated attitude and scientific and academic values, (including objectivity, structure, reliability, validity, accuracy, coherence, logic and ethical obedience).
10. Advanced scientific research, specifically in the Sport Management field/discipline, while functioning successfully within a team, which could be of an interdisciplinary nature.

1. Identify, assess, formulate and solve problems scientifically.
2. Integrate technology responsibly during the problem-solving process.
3. Apply flexible, independent thinking processes, displaying an openness to new ideas.
4. Conduct fundamental research, of an original nature, in the Sport Management field/discipline; thereby contributing knowledge and insight in the field/discipline.
5. Generate well founded ideas, which should then be structured, articulated and communicated to informed members of society.
6. Communicate in a structured manner, through written and oral manner, through written and oral presentations, as well as the facilitation of scientific discussions.
7. Collect, disseminate and interpret relevant data and information required by individuals/organisation in the Sport Management field/discipline, as well as in society in general.
8. A well-founded framework of knowledge within the field of research, and in particular, with regards to the Sport Management field/discipline.
9. A fundamental scientific critical research and service-orientated attitude and scientific and academic values, (including objectivity, structure, reliability, validity, accuracy, coherence, logic and ethical obedience).
10. Advanced scientific research, specifically in the Sport Management field/discipline, while functioning successfully within a team, which could be interdisciplinary.

Integrated Assessment

Formative assessment practices that will be implemented

Assessing successful presentation or research progress is required at regular intervals. Master's learners are expected to engage in regular formal discussions with the supervisors, demonstrating their progress as well as highlighting the research problems encountered.

Two papers and a mini-dissertation are presented, as determined by the lecturer acting as supervisor. At least one test is written per paper. Further successful presentation of research progress is required at regular intervals. It is also expected from master's learners to engage in regular formal discussions with the supervisor(s), not just to demonstrate their progress, but to highlight research problems that have been encountered.

Summative assessment practices that will be implemented

Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, is done using a research dissertation on the selected topic, within the field of Sport Management. The dissertation should demonstrate evidence of original work and should constitute a decided contribution to the knowledge of, and insight into, the field of study.

Every master's learner must also submit an article that is ready for publication. This does not place a publication obligation on either the learner or the promoter. The article may be a summary of the study or part thereof.

Or

A mini-dissertation (with the same requirements as for the dissertation) plus a formal examination in each of the two papers that were taken in conjunction with the acting supervisor towards the end of each semester. The two papers, as well as the mini-dissertation, must be passed with an average mark of 50%.