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