• Program summary
• Program overview
• Career opportunities
• Special features
• Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and articulation
• Program structure
• Program requirements and notes
• Enquiries

Program summary

QTAC code: 015101
OP/Rank for 2009 entry: OP-18 / Rank-64
Award abbreviation: BBus/BSc
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time.
Fee type 2010: 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
USC program code: SB302
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 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
COR110 Communication and Thought
COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Faculty of Business courses

15 required courses:

Business Foundation courses (9)

BUS101 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
BUS102 Applied Research Methods
BUS103 Economics for Business
BUS104 Business Law and Ethics
BUS105 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS106 Marketing Theory and Practice
BUS108 Accounting for Business
BUS211 Introduction to Informatics
BUS320 Strategic Management

Advanced Business courses (6)

HRM210 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
MGT210 Managing Human Resources
MGT310 Project Management
MKG210 Small Business and New Venture Management
MKG221 Consumer Behaviour
TSM314 Sport and Event Marketing

Faculty of Science, Health and Education courses

15 required courses:

Introductory Sport Science courses (3)

LFS103 Event Management
LFS112 Introductory Bioscience
LFS122 Human Physiology

Major in Sport and Exercise Science (8)

LFS201 Human Anatomy
SPX102 Systemic Physiology I
SPX201 Introduction to Coaching Science
SPX202 Functional Anatomy
SPX211 Biomechanics I
SPX212 Exercise Physiology I
SPX222 Exercise Prescription and Programming
SPX231 Sports Psychology

Advanced Science courses (4)

SPX221 Motor Control and Learning
WPL320 Introduction to Sports Medicine(24 units - 2 course equivalent)

Plus select 1 course from:
SPX322 Work Place Learning II
SPX331 Biomechanics II

Elective courses (0)

There are no elective courses in this program.

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

1. The two core courses count towards both the Bachelor of Business and the Bachelor of Science.
2. 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
3. Required introductory courses may count towards some majors and minors.
4. No courses may be counted towards more than one major or minor within each faculty.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Refer to the Academic Rules.
8. Refer to explanation of terms.
9. Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
10. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
11. Only a full-time study option is available to international students.
12. Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, for example, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.

Enquiries

How to apply

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

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