Master of Sport Development and Management (MSpDM)

Regulations for the Degree of Master of Sport Development and Management (MSpDM)

1. Admission to the Programme

   1. Admission shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences), on the advice of the Dean of School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences and the Director of the Sport Development and Management programme.
   2. Every applicant must have been awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of Arts and Science, majoring in Sport Development and Management with an average grade of at least B, or have an alternative qualification acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).

2. Structure of the Programme

   1. The programme of study shall consist of papers worth a total of 180 points, normally comprising SPEX 401, 460, 461, 481, 516 and 517 and papers worth at least 40 points from EDUC 464, SOCI 401, SOCI 402, MAOR 414, MAOR 427, HUMS 501, TOUR 426.
   2. A candidate may be exempted from some of the required papers as prescribed in regulation 2(a) on the basis of previous study. A candidate who has completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Development and Management shall be exempted from those papers in the programme for the degree that have previously been passed for the diploma.

3. Duration of the Programme

   1. A candidate shall follow a programme of study for not less than 3 semesters, or 12 months.
   2. A candidate shall satisfy the requirements for the degree within 6 semesters of admission to the programme.

4. Withdrawal from the Programme

   Where a candidate withdraws from the programme, whether voluntarily or otherwise, after completing some of the prescribed papers, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences) may recommend award of the Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Development and Management or determine which papers shall be credited towards the Diploma.

5. Level of Award of the Diploma

   The degree may be awarded with distinction or with credit.

6. Variations

   The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.