- 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 2013 entry: OP-17 / Rank-64
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 2013: 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.
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
COR110
COR111
Introductory courses (11)
Required courses:
BUS101
BUS102
BUS103
BUS104
BUS105
BUS106
BUS108
LFS103
LFS112
LFS122
SPX102
Advanced courses (18)
Required courses:
BUS211
BUS320
HRM210
LFS201
MGT210
MGT310
MKG210
MKG221
SPX201
SPX202
SPX211
SPX212
SPX221
SPX222
SPX231
TSM314
WPL320 *
* This is a 24 credit unit course.
Study Plan
This Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Science (Sport Management) Study Plan is for students commencing in the current Semester.
Year 1
- Seven (7) required courses:
BUS102 , BUS103 ,BUS104 and LFS103 should be studied in Semester 1
BUS105 should be studied in Semester 2 - One (1) core course:
Core course should be studied in Semester 2
Required courses (7)
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
---|---|---|---|
BUS102 | |||
BUS103 | |||
BUS104 | |||
LFS103 | |||
BUS105 | |||
LFS112 | |||
LFS122 |
Core course (1)
Select 1 core course from:
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
---|---|---|---|
COR109 | |||
COR110 | |||
COR111 |
Year 2
- Seven (7) required courses:
BUS101 and BUS106 should be studied in Semester 2 - One (1) core course:
Core course should be studied in Semester 2
Required courses (7)
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
---|---|---|---|
HRM210 | |||
MKG210 | |||
LFS201 | |||
SPX201 | |||
BUS101 | |||
BUS106 | |||
SPX102 |
Core course (1)
Select 1 core course from:
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
---|---|---|---|
COR109 | |||
COR110 | |||
COR111 |
Year 3
- Eight (8) required courses
Required courses (8)
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
---|---|---|---|
BUS211 | |||
MGT210 | |||
SPX221 | |||
SPX231 | |||
MKG221 | |||
SPX202 | |||
SPX211 | |||
TSM314 |
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 | |||
WPL320 | |||
BUS108 | |||
BUS320 | |||
SPX212 | |||
SPX222 |
Required elective course (1)
Select 1 required elective course from:
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
---|---|---|---|
SPX322 | |||
SPX331 |
Please note: Students should seek advice from Faculty staff as to the various offerings of WPL320 .