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