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