- Gain specialised sport management skills with a background in general business
- Specialise in sport and exercise science
- Earn two degrees in only four years
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Science (Sport Management)
Award abbreviation: BBus/BSc
QTAC code: 015101
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: OP-17 / Rank-65
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
USC program code: SB302
CRICOS code: 063659B. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
The Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Science (Sport Management) is suitable for anyone who is interested in a career in the sport and leisure industry.
In this program you gain a sound knowledge of business and a background in sport and exercise science. Studies include sports marketing, management, human resources, anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, exercise prescription, sports medicine, and psychology. Graduates can manage sports clubs or associations; undertake public relations and sports promotion; obtain corporate sponsorship; or frame sports rules and structures in a club or association.
Career opportunities
Sports development management, facility management, sports marketing, sports promotion/public relations, sporting club/association management.
Professional recognition
Graduates may become members of the Australian Coaching Council; Australian Strength and Conditioning Association; Exercise and Sports Science Australia (with 150 hours of supervised practice).
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information.
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 32 required courses as listed below.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, please refer to the [TabLink top Study Plan]Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (2)
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Accounting for Business
COR110 Introduction to Coaching Science
COR111 Strategic Management
Introductory courses (11)
Required courses:
BUS101 Project Management
BUS102 Introduction to Sports Medicine
BUS103 Motor Control and Learning
BUS104 Sport and Event Marketing
BUS105 Biomechanics I
BUS106 Exercise Physiology I
BUS108 Event Management
LFS103 Small Business and New Venture Management
LFS112 Work Place Learning II
LFS122 Introduction to Informatics
SPX102 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
Advanced courses (18)
Required courses:
BUS211 Exercise Prescription and Programming
BUS320 Sports Psychology
HRM210 Biomechanics II
LFS201 Exercise Physiology II
MGT210 Communication and Thought
MGT310 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
MKG210 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
MKG221 Applied Research Methods
SPX201 Economics for Business
SPX202 Business Law and Ethics
SPX211 Management and Organisational Behaviour
SPX212 Marketing Theory and Practice
SPX221 Introductory Accounting
SPX222 Introduction to Information and Communication Technology
SPX231 Introductory Bioscience
TSM314 Human Physiology
WPL320 Human Anatomy *
* This is a 24 credit unit course.
PLUS select 1 course from:
SPX322 Introduction to Coaching Science
SPX331 Strategic Management
Study Plan
This Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Science (Sport Management) Study Plan is for students commencing in the current Semester.
Year 1
- One (1) core course:
Core course should be studied in Semester 2 - Seven (7) required courses:
BUS102 , BUS103 and BUS104 should be studied in Semester 1
BUS105 should be studied in Semester 2
Core course (1)
Select 1 core course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Elder Law and Succession | |||
| COR110 Intellectual Property | |||
| COR111 Legal Internship |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 Sports Law | |||
| BUS103 International Commercial Disputes | |||
| BUS104 Employment Law | |||
| LFS103 Health Law | |||
| BUS105 Family Law | |||
| LFS112 Anti-Discrimination Law | |||
| LFS122 Honours Research Methods, Design and Confirmation |
Year 2
- One (1) core course:
Core course should be studied in Semester 2 - Seven (7) required courses:
BUS101 and BUS106 should be studied in Semester 2
Core course (1)
Select 1 core course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Law Honours Thesis | |||
| COR110 Business Analytics | |||
| COR111 Introduction to Economics |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRM210 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| MKG210 Introduction to Marketing | |||
| LFS201 Accounting for Business | |||
| SPX201 Introduction to Informatics | |||
| BUS101 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility | |||
| BUS106 Communication and Thought | |||
| SPX102 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship |
Year 3
- Eight (8) required courses
Required courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS211 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| MGT210 Economics for Business | |||
| SPX221 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| SPX231 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| MKG221 Introductory Bioscience | |||
| SPX202 Marketing Theory and Practice | |||
| SPX211 Human Physiology | |||
| TSM314 Human Anatomy |
Year 4
- Seven (7) required courses:
WPL320 * should be studied in Semester 1.
Please seek advice from Faculty staff as to the various offerings of WPL320 .
BUS108 should be studied in Semester 2
- One (1) required elective course from specified list
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGT310 Communication and Thought | |||
| WPL320 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| BUS108 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| BUS320 Managing Human Resources | |||
| SPX212 Consumer Behaviour | |||
| SPX222 Systemic Physiology I |
Required elective course (1)
Select 1 required elective course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPX322 Functional Anatomy | |||
| SPX331 Applied Research Methods |
Please note: Students should seek advice from Faculty staff as to the various offerings of WPL320 .