- Program summary
- Program overview
- Career opportunities
- Special features
- Advanced standing, recognition of prior learning, credit and articulation
- Program structure
- Program requirements and notes
- Enquiries
- Recommended enrolment patterns
Program summary
QTAC code: 015101
OP/Rank for 2009 entry: OP-18 / Rank-64
Award abbreviation: BBus/BSc(SpMgt)
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time. Only a full-time study option is available to international students
Fee type 2009: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
Recommended prior study: English, Maths and at least one of the Sciences
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
CRICOS code: 063659B
Program overview
This four-year program was created to meet the increasing demand for qualified sports managers in South East Queensland. Designed to produce graduates with a sound knowledge in general business, and specific skills in the sport and exercise sciences, 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.
You will study a series of business and science courses—both at introductory and advanced levels—and complete a major in sport and exercise science. You will also complete two business minors in the areas of management and sports marketing.
The program structure allows you to earn two degrees in a shorter amount of time than if you were to study the programs separately, and you will receive two testamurs (degree certificates) on completion.
Career opportunities
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Science (Sport Management) graduates have the skills and knowledge for careers in:
- sporting club/association management
- sports promotion/public relations
- sports administration/development
- facilities management
- sports marketing management
Special features
- gain specialised sport management skills with a background in general business
- earn two degrees in four years of full-time study
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Faculty of Business courses
15 required courses:
Business Foundation courses (7)
BUS101 Applied Research Methods
BUS102 Economics for Business
BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
BUS104 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS105 Marketing Theory and Practice
BUS106 Introductory Accounting
BUS108 Introduction to Information and Communication Technology
Advanced Business courses (8)
HRM210 Managing Human Resources
MGT210 Project Event Management
MGT310 Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship
MGT320 Management Strategy
MKG210 Consumer Behaviour
MKG211 Services Marketing
MKG220 Marketing Communication
MKG221 Sport and Event Marketing
Faculty of Science, Health and Education courses
15 required courses:
Introductory Sport Science courses (4)
LFS112 (B) Human Physiology
LFS122 (B) Human Anatomy
LFS103 (B) Introductory Bioscience
SPX102 Introduction to Coaching Science
Advanced Sport Science courses (11)
LFS201 Systemic Physiology 1
SPX201 Functional Anatomy
SPX202 Biomechanics 1
SPX211 Exercise Physiology 1
SPX212 Exercise Prescription and Programming
SPX221 Introduction to Sports Medicine
SPX222 Sports Psychology
SPX231 Motor Learning and Control
WPL320 Workplace Learning (24 units - 2 course equivalent)
Select 1 course from:
SPX322 Biomechanics 2
SPX331 Exercise Physiology 2
Elective courses (0)
There are no elective courses in this program.
Majors and minors
Majors (1)
Sport and Exercise Science Major
7 required courses:
SPX102 Introduction to Coaching Science
SPX222 Sports Psychology
SPX231 Motor Control and Learning
SPX201 Functional Anatomy
SPX202 Biomechanics 1
SPX211 Exercise Physiology 1
SPX212 Exercise Prescription and Programming
Plus select 1 course from:
SPX221 Introduction to Sports Medicine
SPX322 Biomechanics 2
SPX331 Exercise Physiology 2
Minors (2)
Management minor
HRM210 Managing Human Resources
MGT210 Project Event Management
MGT310 Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship
MGT320 Management Strategy
Sports Marketing minor
MKG210 Consumer Behaviour
MKG211 Services Marketing
MKG220 Marketing Communication
MKG221 Sport and Event Marketing
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program requirements and notes
- The two core courses count towards both the Bachelor of Business and the Bachelor of Science.
- Any eight courses from the Bachelor of Business may count towards the Bachelor of Science; and any eight courses from the Bachelor of Science may count towards the Bachelor of Business
- Required introductory courses may count towards some majors and minors.
- No courses may be counted towards more than one major or minor within each faculty.
- An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
- Courses credited to your academic record through cross-institutional studies or as advanced standing may also count towards majors and minors where those courses are equivalent to courses listed in the relevant major or minor.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.
- International students need to refer to the English language requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, for example, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.
How to apply
Apply for an undergraduate program.
Enquiries
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: scienceinfo@usc.edu.au