- 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 2013 entry: OP-17 / Rank-64
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 2013: 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.
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 I
COR110 Event Management
COR111 Small Business and New Venture Management
Introductory courses (11)
Required courses:
BUS101 Work Place Learning II
BUS102 Introduction to Informatics
BUS103 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
BUS104 Exercise Prescription and Programming
BUS105 Sports Psychology
BUS106 Biomechanics II
BUS108 Exercise Physiology II
LFS103 Communication and Thought
LFS112 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
LFS122 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
SPX102 Applied Research Methods
Advanced courses (18)
Required courses:
BUS211 Introduction to Economics
BUS320 Business Law and Ethics
HRM210 Management and Organisational Behaviour
LFS201 Marketing Theory and Practice
MGT210 Accounting for Business
MGT310 Introduction to Informatics
MKG210 Introductory Bioscience
MKG221 Human Physiology
SPX201 Human Anatomy
SPX202 Introduction to Coaching Science
SPX211 Strategic Management
SPX212 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
SPX221 Managing Human Resources
SPX222 Systemic Physiology I
SPX231 Project Management
TSM314 Small Business and New Venture Management
WPL320 Consumer Behaviour *
* This is a 24 credit unit course.
PLUS select 1 course from:
SPX322 Sport and Event Marketing
SPX331 Functional Anatomy
Study Plan
This Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Science (Sport Management) Study Plan is for students commencing in the current Semester.
Year 1
- Seven (7) required courses:
BUS102 , BUS103 ,BUS104 and LFS103 should be studied in Semester 1
BUS105 should be studied in Semester 2 - One (1) core course:
Core course should be studied in Semester 2
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 Advanced Instrumental Techniques | |||
| BUS103 Cardiorespiratory Health and Rehabilitation | |||
| BUS104 Immunology | |||
| LFS103 Pathophysiology | |||
| BUS105 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology | |||
| LFS112 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology | |||
| LFS122 Human Development and Early Learning |
Core course (1)
Select 1 core course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Early Years | |||
| COR110 Teaching Mathematics | |||
| COR111 The Primary Curriculum: Holistic Design |
Year 2
- Seven (7) required courses:
BUS101 and BUS106 should be studied in Semester 2 - One (1) core course:
Core course should be studied in Semester 2
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRM210 Introduction to Economics | |||
| MKG210 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| LFS201 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| SPX201 Introductory Bioscience | |||
| BUS101 Marketing Theory and Practice | |||
| BUS106 Human Physiology | |||
| SPX102 Human Anatomy |
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 |
Year 3
- Eight (8) required courses
Required courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS211 Managing Human Resources | |||
| MGT210 Consumer Behaviour | |||
| SPX221 Systemic Physiology I | |||
| SPX231 Functional Anatomy | |||
| MKG221 Applied Research Methods | |||
| SPX202 Accounting for Business | |||
| SPX211 Introduction to Coaching Science | |||
| TSM314 Communication and Thought |
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 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| WPL320 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| BUS108 Strategic Management | |||
| BUS320 Project Management | |||
| SPX212 Introduction to Sports Medicine | |||
| SPX222 Motor Control and Learning |
Required elective course (1)
Select 1 required elective course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPX322 Sport and Event Marketing | |||
| SPX331 Biomechanics I |
Please note: Students should seek advice from Faculty staff as to the various offerings of WPL320 .