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