This program prepares students to pursue varied career opportunities in the sport and leisure industry.
Students 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.
- 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 2024 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.
Students 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 31 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 course (1)
1 core course:
COR109 Managing People
Introductory courses (10)
Required courses:
BUS101 Strategic Management
BUS102 Global Business Management
BUS104 Entrepreneurship and New Venture Planning
BUS105 Corporate Governance, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
BUS106 Marketing Management
BUS108 Economics for Managers
LFS103 Leading People
LFS112 Corporate Governance, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
LFS122 Management Informatics
SPX102 Leading and Managing Organisations
Advanced courses (18)
Required courses:
BUS203 Project Management Principles
BUS320 Innovation and Management Decision Making
HRM210 Accounting for Managers
LFS201 Managing Research
MGT210 Strategic Management
MGT310 Marketing Management
MKG210 Business Law and Ethics
MKG221 Property Economics
SPX201 Principles of Property Valuation
SPX202 Property Investment Valuation and Market Analysis
SPX211 Property and Asset Management
SPX212 Property Development and Project Management Processes
SPX221 Communication and Thought
SPX222 Human Physiology
SPX231 Public Health Foundations
TSM314 Chemistry
WPL320 Cell Biology *
* This is a 24 credit unit course.
PLUS select 1 course from:
SPX322 Introduction to Nutrition
SPX331 Food Studies
Elective courses (2)
Select 1 elective course from School of Business.
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 384