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Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Science (Sport Management)

Pursue varied career opportunities in the sport and leisure industry.

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 sport 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.

CRICOS code
063659B
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2023 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 015101
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 17 Rank - 64
UniSC program code
SB302
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
4 years full time or equivalent part time
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

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 sport 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.

Program structure

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 Mechanics of Materials
COR110 Engineering Materials
COR111 Mechanical Design 1

Introductory courses (11)

Required courses:
BUS101 Numerical Analysis
BUS102 Electronics and Electromagnetism
BUS103 Manufacturing Technology
BUS104 Mechanical Design 2
BUS105 Engineering Research Methodology
BUS106 Engineering Project 1
BUS108 Production Engineering
LFS103 Engineering System Design
LFS112 Engineering Project 2
LFS122 Engineering Hydrology
SPX102 Regions, Change and Sustainability

Advanced courses (18)

Required courses:
BUS211 Introduction to Climate Change Mitigation
BUS320 Environmental Health Risk Management
HRM210 Business Law and Ethics
LFS201 Design of Water Supply Systems
MGT210 Design of Roads and Drainage
MGT310 Planning and Environmental Law
MKG210 Environmental and Resource Economics
MKG221 Climate Change Adaptation
SPX201 Applied Systems Modelling
SPX202 Property and Asset Management
SPX211 Communication and Thought
SPX212 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
SPX221 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
SPX222 Accounting Principles
SPX231 Informatics for Financial Professionals
TSM314 Applied Research Methods
WPL320 Introduction to Economics *

* This is a 24 credit unit course.

PLUS select 1 course from:
SPX322 Business Law and Ethics
SPX331 Management and Organisational Behaviour

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Total units: 384