- 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 Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (2)
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Event Management
COR110 Small Business and New Venture Management
COR111 Work Place Learning II
Introductory courses (11)
Required courses:
BUS101 Introduction to Informatics
BUS102 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
BUS103 Exercise Prescription and Programming
BUS104 Sports Psychology
BUS105 Biomechanics II
BUS106 Exercise Physiology II
BUS108 Communication and Thought
LFS103 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
LFS112 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
LFS122 Applied Research Methods
SPX102 Economics for Business
Advanced courses (18)
Required courses:
BUS211 Business Law and Ethics
BUS320 Management and Organisational Behaviour
HRM210 Marketing Theory and Practice
LFS201 Accounting for Business
MGT210 Introduction to Informatics
MGT310 Introductory Bioscience
MKG210 Human Physiology
MKG221 Human Anatomy
SPX201 Introduction to Coaching Science
SPX202 Strategic Management
SPX211 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
SPX212 Managing Human Resources
SPX221 Systemic Physiology I
SPX222 Project Management
SPX231 Small Business and New Venture Management
TSM314 Consumer Behaviour
WPL320 Sport and Event Marketing *
* This is a 24 credit unit course.
PLUS select 1 course from:
SPX322 Functional Anatomy
SPX331 Biomechanics I
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 Understanding Cultural Diversity | |||
| COR110 International Community Development and Global Justice | |||
| COR111 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 Human Services Placement 1 | |||
| BUS103 Human Services Placement 2 | |||
| BUS104 Health, Society and Culture | |||
| LFS103 Disability: Culture, Community and Change | |||
| BUS105 Gender and Culture | |||
| LFS112 Community Development and Social Action | |||
| 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 .