- 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 Health Promotion Settings
COR110 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
COR111 Public Health Project
Introductory courses (11)
Required courses:
BUS101 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
BUS102 Work Place Learning I
BUS103 Environmental Health Risk Management
BUS104 Workplace Learning I
BUS105 Communication and Thought
BUS106 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BUS108 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
LFS103 Environment and Health
LFS112 Introduction to Behavioural Health
LFS122 Public Health Foundations
SPX102 Science Research Methods
Advanced courses (18)
Required courses:
BUS211 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
BUS320 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
HRM210 Health Promotion Principles
LFS201 Health Promotion Settings
MGT210 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
MGT310 Public Health Project
MKG210 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
MKG221 Work Place Learning I
SPX201 Environmental Health Risk Management
SPX202 Workplace Learning I
SPX211 Managing Research
SPX212 Marketing in an International Environment
SPX221 Global Business Management
SPX222 Corporate Governance, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
SPX231 Research Project
TSM314 Food Marketing
WPL320 International Trade and Finance *
* This is a 24 credit unit course.
PLUS select 1 course from:
SPX322 Corporate Finance
SPX331 Innovation and Management Decision Making
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 Secondary Assessment and Reporting | |||
| COR110 Secondary Professional Learning 3: Diversity and Inclusion | |||
| COR111 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 The Psychology of Learning | |||
| BUS103 Using Data for Learning | |||
| BUS104 Secondary Professional Learning 4: The Professional Empowered and Engaged | |||
| LFS103 Communication and Thought | |||
| BUS105 Secondary Professional Learning 1: Transitioning into the Profession | |||
| LFS112 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education | |||
| LFS122 Introduction to Creative Writing |
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 Reading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Writing | |||
| COR110 The English Language | |||
| COR111 Dimensions of Learner Engagement |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRM210 Secondary Professional Learning 2: Managing the Diverse Learning | |||
| MKG210 Arts Education: Curriculum A | |||
| LFS201 Teaching and Learning in English: Curriculum A | |||
| SPX201 Arts Education: Curriculum B | |||
| BUS101 Teaching and Learning in English: Curriculum B | |||
| BUS106 Responding to Diversity and Inclusion | |||
| SPX102 Secondary Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum |
Year 3
- Eight (8) required courses
Required courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS211 Secondary Assessment and Reporting | |||
| MGT210 Secondary Professional Learning 3: Diversity and Inclusion | |||
| SPX221 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching | |||
| SPX231 The Psychology of Learning | |||
| MKG221 Using Data for Learning | |||
| SPX202 Secondary Professional Learning 4: The Professional Empowered and Engaged | |||
| SPX211 Communication and Thought | |||
| TSM314 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship |
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 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| WPL320 Science Research Methods | |||
| BUS108 Introduction to Behavioural Health | |||
| BUS320 Environment and Health | |||
| SPX212 Public Health Foundations | |||
| SPX222 Introduction to Indigenous Australia |
Required elective course (1)
Select 1 required elective course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPX322 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning | |||
| SPX331 Health Promotion Principles |
Please note: Students should seek advice from Faculty staff as to the various offerings of WPL320 .