This program prepares students to pursue varied career opportunities in the sport and leisure industry.
Students 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 sport 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.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Students 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 sport 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.
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 31 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 course (1)
1 core course:
COR109 International Communication
Introductory courses (10)
Required courses:
BUS101 Communication and Thought
BUS102 Business Analytics
BUS104 Introduction to Economics
BUS105 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS106 Introduction to Marketing
BUS108 Accounting for Business
LFS103 Introduction to Informatics
LFS112 Introductory Bioscience
LFS122 Human Physiology
SPX102 Human Anatomy
Advanced courses (18)
Required courses:
BUS203 Introduction to Coaching Science
BUS320 Business Law and Ethics
HRM210 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
LFS201 Managing Human Resources
MGT210 Systemic Physiology I
MGT310 Project Management
MKG210 Small Business and New Venture Management
MKG221 Consumer Behaviour
SPX201 Sport and Event Marketing
SPX202 Functional Anatomy
SPX211 Biomechanics I
SPX212 Exercise Physiology I
SPX221 Exercise Prescription and Programming
SPX222 Introduction to Sports Medicine
SPX231 Sport and Exercise Psychology
TSM314 Motor Control and Learning
WPL320 Event Management *
* This is a 24 credit unit course.
PLUS select 1 course from:
SPX322 Work Place Learning II
SPX331 Biomechanics II
Elective courses (2)
Select 1 elective course from School of Business.
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 384