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Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Science (Sport Management)

Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Science (Sport Management)
Award abbreviation: BBus/BSc
QTAC code: 015101
OP/Rank for 2011 entry: OP-16 / Rank-67
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences
Fee type 2011: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic 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.

Highlights
  • Gain specialised sport management skills with a background in general business
  • Specialise in sport and exercise science
  • Earn two degrees in only four years

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).

Study Plan

This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.

For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:

  • Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
  • Select the program in which you are enrolled.
  • Either scroll down to the Program Structure, or select the Recommended Enrolment Pattern link.
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.
Program structure

Year 1

Core courses: (1)
Select 1 x COR coded course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
COR109 Advanced Instrumental Techniques
COR110 Functional Anatomy
COR111 Exercise Physiology I


Please note: Core course should be studied in Semester 2 of Year 1.

Required courses: (7)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
BUS102 Cardiorespiratory Health and Rehabilitation
BUS103 Environment and Health
BUS104 Environmental Health Risk Management
LFS103 Planning and Environmental Law
BUS105 Professional Practice: Legal Frameworks and Issues
LFS112 Medical Microbiology
LFS122 Food Safety: Laws, Regulations and Quality Assurance

Please note: BUS102 , BUS103 and BUS104 should be studied in Semester 1.

^ Students who have not successfully completed the prerequisite courses of LFS100 or LFS103 (or equivalent) must seek permission from the Course Coordinator to enrol in this course. Students who have not met the prerequisite requirements, or who need to refresh their knowledge of biology and chemistry are advised to enrol in ENB126 , which is conducted prior to the commencement of Semester 2.

Year 2

Core courses: (1)
Select 1 x COR coded course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
COR109 Introduction to Clinical Trial Management
COR110 Biochemical Pharmacology
COR111 Work Place Learning I

Please note: Core course should be studied in Semester 2 of Year 2.

Required courses: (7)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
HRM210 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
MKG210 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
LFS201 Communication and Thought
SPX201 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BUS101 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
BUS106 Economics for Business
SPX102 Business Law and Ethics

Please note: BUS101 and BUS106 should be studied in Semester 2.

Year 3

Required courses: (8)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
BUS211 Management and Organisational Behaviour
MGT210 Introductory Bioscience
SPX221 Marketing Theory and Practice
SPX231 Human Physiology
MKG221 Human Anatomy
SPX202 Communication and Thought
SPX211 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
TSM314 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Year 4

Required courses: (7)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
MGT310 Managing Human Resources
WPL320 Consumer Behaviour
BUS108 Systemic Physiology I
BUS320 Functional Anatomy
SPX212 Applied Research Methods
SPX222 Accounting for Business


PLUS select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SPX322 Introduction to Coaching Science
SPX331 Strategic Management

Please note: Select WPL320 or WPL310 (12 units) and WPL311 (12 units). WPL320 should be studied in Semester 1. BUS108 should be studied in Semester 2.

TOTAL UNITS 384

Enquiries

Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessinfo@usc.edu.au

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: scienceinfo@usc.edu.au

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