- 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 Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (2)
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
COR110 Exercise Prescription and Programming
COR111 Sports Psychology
Introductory courses (11)
Required courses:
BUS101 Biomechanics II
BUS102 Exercise Physiology II
BUS103 Communication and Thought
BUS104 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BUS105 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
BUS106 Applied Research Methods
BUS108 Economics for Business
LFS103 Business Law and Ethics
LFS112 Management and Organisational Behaviour
LFS122 Marketing Theory and Practice
SPX102 Accounting for Business
Advanced courses (18)
Required courses:
BUS211 Introduction to Informatics
BUS320 Introductory Bioscience
HRM210 Human Physiology
LFS201 Human Anatomy
MGT210 Introduction to Coaching Science
MGT310 Strategic Management
MKG210 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
MKG221 Managing Human Resources
SPX201 Systemic Physiology I
SPX202 Project Management
SPX211 Small Business and New Venture Management
SPX212 Consumer Behaviour
SPX221 Sport and Event Marketing
SPX222 Functional Anatomy
SPX231 Biomechanics I
TSM314 Exercise Physiology I
WPL320 Exercise Prescription and Programming *
* This is a 24 credit unit course.
PLUS select 1 course from:
SPX322 Introduction to Sports Medicine
SPX331 Sports Psychology
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 Counselling Children and Young People | |||
| COR110 Counselling and Mental Health | |||
| COR111 Counselling and Addictions |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 Research in Health Care | |||
| BUS103 Independent Study | |||
| BUS104 Communication and Thought | |||
| LFS103 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| BUS105 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| LFS112 Economics for Business | |||
| LFS122 Business Law and Ethics |
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 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| COR110 Introductory Bioscience | |||
| COR111 Marketing Theory and Practice |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRM210 Human Physiology | |||
| MKG210 Human Anatomy | |||
| LFS201 Communication and Thought | |||
| SPX201 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| BUS101 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| BUS106 Managing Human Resources | |||
| SPX102 Consumer Behaviour |
Year 3
- Eight (8) required courses
Required courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS211 Systemic Physiology I | |||
| MGT210 Functional Anatomy | |||
| SPX221 Applied Research Methods | |||
| SPX231 Accounting for Business | |||
| MKG221 Introduction to Coaching Science | |||
| SPX202 Strategic Management | |||
| SPX211 Project Management | |||
| TSM314 Introduction to Sports Medicine |
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 Motor Control and Learning | |||
| WPL320 Sport and Event Marketing | |||
| BUS108 Biomechanics I | |||
| BUS320 Exercise Physiology I | |||
| SPX212 Event Management | |||
| SPX222 Small Business and New Venture Management |
Required elective course (1)
Select 1 required elective course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPX322 Work Place Learning II | |||
| SPX331 Introduction to Informatics |
Please note: Students should seek advice from Faculty staff as to the various offerings of WPL320 .