- 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 [TabLink top Study Plan]Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (2)
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Motor Control and Learning
COR110 Sport and Event Marketing
COR111 Biomechanics I
Introductory courses (11)
Required courses:
BUS101 Exercise Physiology I
BUS102 Event Management
BUS103 Small Business and New Venture Management
BUS104 Work Place Learning II
BUS105 Introduction to Informatics
BUS106 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
BUS108 Exercise Prescription and Programming
LFS103 Sports Psychology
LFS112 Biomechanics II
LFS122 Exercise Physiology II
SPX102 Communication and Thought
Advanced courses (18)
Required courses:
BUS211 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BUS320 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
HRM210 Applied Research Methods
LFS201 Economics for Business
MGT210 Business Law and Ethics
MGT310 Management and Organisational Behaviour
MKG210 Marketing Theory and Practice
MKG221 Accounting for Business
SPX201 Introduction to Informatics
SPX202 Introductory Bioscience
SPX211 Human Physiology
SPX212 Human Anatomy
SPX221 Introduction to Coaching Science
SPX222 Strategic Management
SPX231 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
TSM314 Managing Human Resources
WPL320 Systemic Physiology I *
* This is a 24 credit unit course.
PLUS select 1 course from:
SPX322 Project Management
SPX331 Managing the Small Business
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 Introduction to Marketing | |||
| COR110 Accounting for Business | |||
| COR111 Introduction to Informatics |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 Communication and Thought | |||
| BUS103 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| BUS104 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility | |||
| LFS103 Managing Human Resources | |||
| BUS105 Staffing and Remuneration | |||
| LFS112 Managing Workplace Relations | |||
| LFS122 Leadership and Team Dynamics |
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 Training and Development | |||
| COR110 Managing Organisational Change | |||
| COR111 Cross-Cultural Management |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRM210 Communication and Thought | |||
| MKG210 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| LFS201 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| SPX201 Economics for Business | |||
| BUS101 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| BUS106 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| SPX102 Introductory Bioscience |
Year 3
- Eight (8) required courses
Required courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS211 Marketing Theory and Practice | |||
| MGT210 Human Physiology | |||
| SPX221 Human Anatomy | |||
| SPX231 Communication and Thought | |||
| MKG221 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| SPX202 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| SPX211 Managing Human Resources | |||
| TSM314 Consumer Behaviour |
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 Systemic Physiology I | |||
| WPL320 Functional Anatomy | |||
| BUS108 Applied Research Methods | |||
| BUS320 Accounting for Business | |||
| SPX212 Introduction to Coaching Science | |||
| SPX222 Strategic Management |
Required elective course (1)
Select 1 required elective course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPX322 Project Management | |||
| SPX331 Introduction to Sports Medicine |
Please note: Students should seek advice from Faculty staff as to the various offerings of WPL320 .