- 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 Editing for the Communications Professional
COR110 Crisis and Issues Management
COR111 Media and Community Relations
Introductory courses (11)
Required courses:
BUS101 Advertising Campaigns
BUS102 Advertising: Copy and Image
BUS103 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
BUS104 Communication Campaign Planning
BUS105 Public Relations Events Project
BUS106 International Communication
BUS108 Internship/Research Project (Professional Communication)
LFS103 Consumer Behaviour
LFS112 Sport and Event Marketing
LFS122 Communication and Thought
SPX102 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Advanced courses (18)
Required courses:
BUS211 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
BUS320 Applied Research Methods
HRM210 Economics for Business
LFS201 Business Law and Ethics
MGT210 Management and Organisational Behaviour
MGT310 Accounting Principles
MKG210 Informatics for Financial Professionals
MKG221 Business, Governance and Society
SPX201 Financial Accounting
SPX202 Business Finance
SPX211 Law of Business Associations
SPX212 Company Accounting
SPX221 Management Accounting
SPX222 Taxation Law and Practice
SPX231 Contemporary Accounting Issues
TSM314 Auditing and Professional Practice
WPL320 Communication and Thought *
* This is a 24 credit unit course.
PLUS select 1 course from:
SPX322 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
SPX331 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
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 Organisational Contexts for Social Work Practice | |||
| COR110 Social Work Field Education 2 | |||
| COR111 Critical Social Work Practice |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 Indigenous Australia and the State | |||
| BUS103 Gender and Culture | |||
| BUS104 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues | |||
| LFS103 Rural and Regional Sustainability | |||
| BUS105 International Community Development and Global Justice | |||
| LFS112 Counselling for the Human Services Professional | |||
| LFS122 Counselling Theory and Practice |
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 Communication and Thought | |||
| COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRM210 Marketing Theory and Practice | |||
| MKG210 Communication Theory and Practice | |||
| LFS201 Public Relations Strategies and Tactics | |||
| SPX201 Introduction to Creative Advertising | |||
| BUS101 Editing for the Communications Professional | |||
| BUS106 Media and Community Relations | |||
| SPX102 Communication Campaign Planning |
Year 3
- Eight (8) required courses
Required courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS211 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality | |||
| MGT210 Advertising: Copy and Image | |||
| SPX221 Sport and Event Marketing | |||
| SPX231 Crisis and Issues Management | |||
| MKG221 Advertising Campaigns | |||
| SPX202 International Communication | |||
| SPX211 Public Relations Events Project | |||
| TSM314 Internship/Research Project (Professional Communication) |
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 Consumer Behaviour | |||
| WPL320 Communication and Thought | |||
| BUS108 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| BUS320 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| SPX212 Marketing Theory and Practice | |||
| SPX222 Communication Theory and Practice |
Required elective course (1)
Select 1 required elective course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPX322 Public Relations Strategies and Tactics | |||
| SPX331 Introduction to Creative Advertising |
Please note: Students should seek advice from Faculty staff as to the various offerings of WPL320 .