• A relevant New Zealand level 7 bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent with a B average or better in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses

• If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about the English language requirements.

Summary of Regulations

• Students are required to complete 180 credits of courses from the schedules to the regulations for the Master of Sport and Recreation Management degree over three semesters of full-time study.

What's it going to cost?

The Master of Sport and Recreation Management is covered by our fee waiver. If you're a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, you may be able to study this programme for free. Learn more here. 

If you are an international student, see our list of International Fees. 

You can start studying in either:

• Semester 1 (late February – preferred option)
• Semester 2 (mid-July)
• Summer school (early November)

Graduate Attributes refer to the knowledge, skills, and values that you gain from completing your qualification. These high-level qualities will prepare you for career success, further study or research and making a valuable contribution to society in your chosen field.

Knowledge

• Critically describe theoretical concepts underpinning sport and recreation.
• Evaluate and discuss the complex nature, characteristics and behaviour of sport and recreation participants.
• Explain and apply understanding of sport and recreation as a business.
• Evaluate management approaches utilised in  the running of  sport  and recreation.
• Describe and assess the products, structure, operations and interactions within the recreation sector in New Zealand and internationally.
• Theorise connections between sport and recreation and the broader social, cultural, economic, political and environmental context, and at a variety of scales.
• Analyse and critique strategic planning, marketing and sponsorship processes.

Skills

• Select and apply appropriate research skills and techniques to specific sport and recreation issues.
• Plan, implement, manage and  critically  evaluate  sport  and  recreation projects.
• Use effective organisation and time management skills.
• Approach problems from a multidisciplinary perspective.
• Analyse, synthesise and problem solve.
• Use advanced oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present theoretical concepts to both professional and lay audiences.
• Evaluate and use appropriate methodological and statistical tools for sport and recreation research.

Values

• Appreciate the benefits of  commitment  to  a  professional  standard  of behaviour based on professional ethics and conduct.
• Appreciate the cultural  and  environmental  issues  associated  with  the operation of sport and recreation including bicultural and multicultural issues applicable to New Zealand and the rest of the world.
• Appreciate gender, ethnicity and equity issues.