Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Science (Sport Management)
Award abbreviation: BBus/BSc
QTAC code: 015101
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-17 / Rank-66
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic 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.
Highlights
- Gain specialised sport management skills with a background in general business
- Major in sport and exercise science
- Earn two degrees in only four years
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.
Majors
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).
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Teaching Junior Secondary Languages
COR110 Teaching Senior Secondary Languages
COR111 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
Faculty of Business courses
15 required courses:
Business Foundation courses (9)
BUS101 Communication and Thought
BUS102 Professional Experience: Orientation to the Profession
BUS103 Cell Biology
BUS104 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
BUS105 Introductory Calculus
BUS106 Biodiversity and Ecology
BUS108 Science Research Methods
BUS211 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
BUS320 Microbiology
Advanced Business courses (6)
HRM210 Medical Microbiology
MGT210 Microbial Pathogenesis
MGT310 Immunology
MKG210 Molecular Biology
MKG221 Communication and Thought
TSM314 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Faculty of Science, Health and Education courses
15 required courses:
Introductory Sport Science courses (3)
LFS103 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
LFS112 Applied Research Methods
LFS122 Economics for Business
Major in Sport and Exercise Science (8)
LFS201 Business Law and Ethics
SPX102 Management and Organisational Behaviour
SPX201 Marketing Theory and Practice
SPX202 Accounting for Business
SPX211 Introduction to Informatics
SPX212 Strategic Management
SPX222 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
SPX231 Managing Human Resources
Advanced Science courses (4)
SPX221 Project Management
WPL320 Small Business and New Venture Management(24 units - 2 course equivalent) or WPL310 Consumer Behaviour & WPL311 Sport and Event Marketing
Plus select 1 course from:
SPX322 Event Management
SPX331 Introductory Bioscience
Elective courses (0)
There are no elective courses in this program.
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program requirements and notes
- The two core courses count towards both the Bachelor of Business and the Bachelor of Science.
- Any eight courses from the Bachelor of Business may count towards the Bachelor of Science; and any eight courses from the Bachelor of Science may count towards the Bachelor of Business
- Required introductory courses may count towards some majors and minors.
- No courses may be counted towards more than one major or minor within each faculty.
- An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
- Courses credited to your academic record through cross-institutional studies or as advanced standing may also count towards majors and minors where those courses are equivalent to courses listed in the relevant major or minor.
- Refer to the policies, rules, plans and procedures.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.
Enquiries
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: scienceinfo@usc.edu.au