- 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 Education Research Project
COR110 Education Research Project
COR111 Communicating Education Project Outcomes
Introductory courses (11)
Required courses:
BUS101 Communication and Thought
BUS102 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BUS103 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
BUS104 Applied Research Methods
BUS105 Economics for Business
BUS106 Business Law and Ethics
BUS108 Marketing Theory and Practice
LFS103 Accounting for Business
LFS112 Introduction to Informatics
LFS122 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
SPX102 Management and Organisational Behaviour
Advanced courses (18)
Required courses:
BUS211 Strategic Management
BUS320 Leadership and Team Dynamics
HRM210 Managing Organisational Change
LFS201 Cross-Cultural Management
MGT210 Project Management
MGT310 Small Business and New Venture Management
MKG210 Advanced Strategic Management
MKG221 Communication and Thought
SPX201 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
SPX202 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
SPX211 Economics for Business
SPX212 Business Law and Ethics
SPX221 Management and Organisational Behaviour
SPX222 Introductory Bioscience
SPX231 Marketing Theory and Practice
TSM314 Human Physiology
WPL320 Human Anatomy *
* This is a 24 credit unit course.
PLUS select 1 course from:
SPX322 Communication and Thought
SPX331 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
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 Collective Critical Practice: Developmental Approaches | |||
| COR110 Critical Practice: Self Determination and Social Change | |||
| COR111 Families: challenges, critique and change |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 Masters of Social Work Field Education 1 | |||
| BUS103 Engaging Effectively with Aboriginal People | |||
| BUS104 Critical Reflection: Practice and Research | |||
| LFS103 Advocacy and Leadership in Social Policy Contexts | |||
| BUS105 Critical Social Work in Health | |||
| LFS112 Master of Social Work Field Education 2 | |||
| LFS122 Managing Organisations |
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 Project Risk | |||
| COR110 Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Health Sector Business Management | |||
| COR111 Managing People |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRM210 Education Research an Introduction | |||
| MKG210 Research Methods in Education | |||
| LFS201 Professional Learning | |||
| SPX201 Curriculum Development and Evaluation | |||
| BUS101 Leadership for Learning Communities | |||
| BUS106 Assessment: Principles and Practices | |||
| SPX102 Interlanguage Phonology |
Year 3
- Eight (8) required courses
Required courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS211 Language, Culture and Second Language Learning | |||
| MGT210 Designing an Education Research Proposal | |||
| SPX221 Professional Learning | |||
| SPX231 Curriculum Development and Evaluation | |||
| MKG221 Pedagogies for Engagement | |||
| SPX202 Contemporary Issues in Education | |||
| SPX211 Second Language Acquisition and Learning | |||
| TSM314 Second Language Teaching Methodologies |
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 Education Research Project | |||
| WPL320 Professional Learning | |||
| BUS108 Curriculum Development and Evaluation | |||
| BUS320 Leadership for Learning Communities | |||
| SPX212 Assessment: Principles and Practices | |||
| SPX222 Interlanguage Phonology |
Required elective course (1)
Select 1 required elective course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPX322 Language, Culture and Second Language Learning | |||
| SPX331 Education Research Project |
Please note: Students should seek advice from Faculty staff as to the various offerings of WPL320 .