- 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 2013 entry: OP-17 / Rank-64
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 2013: 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.
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 Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (2)
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Work Place Learning II
COR110 Introduction to Informatics
COR111 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
Introductory courses (11)
Required courses:
BUS101 Exercise Prescription and Programming
BUS102 Sports Psychology
BUS103 Biomechanics II
BUS104 Exercise Physiology II
BUS105 Communication and Thought
BUS106 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BUS108 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
LFS103 Business Analytics
LFS112 Introduction to Economics
LFS122 Business Law and Ethics
SPX102 Introduction to Management
Advanced courses (18)
Required courses:
BUS211 Introduction to Marketing
BUS320 Accounting for Business
HRM210 Introduction to Informatics
LFS201 Introductory Bioscience
MGT210 Human Physiology
MGT310 Human Anatomy
MKG210 Introduction to Coaching Science
MKG221 Strategic Management
SPX201 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
SPX202 Managing Human Resources
SPX211 Systemic Physiology I
SPX212 Project Management
SPX221 Small Business and New Venture Management
SPX222 Consumer Behaviour
SPX231 Sport and Event Marketing
TSM314 Functional Anatomy
WPL320 Biomechanics I *
* This is a 24 credit unit course.
PLUS select 1 course from:
SPX322 Exercise Physiology I
SPX331 Exercise Prescription and Programming 2
Study Plan
This Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Science (Sport Management) Study Plan is for students commencing in the current Semester.
Year 1
- Seven (7) required courses:
BUS102 , BUS103 ,BUS104 and LFS103 should be studied in Semester 1
BUS105 should be studied in Semester 2 - One (1) core course:
Core course should be studied in Semester 2
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 Paramedic -Trauma and Environmental Emergencies | |||
| BUS103 Legal and Ethical Practice in EMS (Emergency Medical Services) | |||
| BUS104 Maternal and Child Health | |||
| LFS103 Substance Misuse and Toxicology | |||
| BUS105 Clinical Leadership and Clinical Governance | |||
| LFS112 Paramedic Clinical Practicum 4 | |||
| LFS122 Paramedic Clinical Practicum 3 |
Core course (1)
Select 1 core course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Introduction to Economics | |||
| COR110 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| COR111 Management and Organisational Behaviour |
Year 2
- Seven (7) required courses:
BUS101 and BUS106 should be studied in Semester 2 - One (1) core course:
Core course should be studied in Semester 2
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRM210 Introductory Bioscience | |||
| MKG210 Marketing Theory and Practice | |||
| LFS201 Human Physiology | |||
| SPX201 Human Anatomy | |||
| BUS101 Communication and Thought | |||
| BUS106 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| SPX102 Environment, Technology and Sustainability |
Core course (1)
Select 1 core course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Managing Human Resources | |||
| COR110 Consumer Behaviour | |||
| COR111 Systemic Physiology I |
Year 3
- Eight (8) required courses
Required courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS211 Functional Anatomy | |||
| MGT210 Applied Research Methods | |||
| SPX221 Accounting for Business | |||
| SPX231 Introduction to Coaching Science | |||
| MKG221 Communication and Thought | |||
| SPX202 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| SPX211 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| TSM314 Strategic Management |
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 Project Management | |||
| WPL320 Introduction to Sports Medicine | |||
| BUS108 Motor Control and Learning | |||
| BUS320 Sport and Event Marketing | |||
| SPX212 Biomechanics I | |||
| SPX222 Exercise Physiology I |
Required elective course (1)
Select 1 required elective course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPX322 Event Management | |||
| SPX331 Small Business and New Venture Management |
Please note: Students should seek advice from Faculty staff as to the various offerings of WPL320 .