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Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Science (Sport Management)

Pursue varied career opportunities in the sport and leisure industry.

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.

CRICOS code
063659B
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Footnotes
  • 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 2023 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.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 015101
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 17 Rank - 64
UniSC program code
SB302
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
4 years full time or equivalent part time
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

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 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 Introduction to Sports Medicine
COR110 Sports Psychology
COR111 Motor Control and Learning

Introductory courses (11)

Required courses:
BUS101 Exercise Physiology II
BUS102 Sports Nutrition
BUS103 Clinical Placement
BUS104 Cardiorespiratory Health and Rehabilitation
BUS105 Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
BUS106 Performance Enhancement
BUS108 Biomechanics II
LFS103 Advanced Coaching Science
LFS112 Adaptive Physical Activity
LFS122 Electrical Circuits and Systems
SPX102 Power Systems

Advanced courses (18)

Required courses:
BUS211 Analogue and Digital Electrical Systems
BUS320 Digital Signal Processing
HRM210 Communication and Thought
LFS201 Applied Research Methods
MGT210 Introduction to Economics
MGT310 Business Law and Ethics
MKG210 Management and Organisational Behaviour
MKG221 Introduction to Marketing
SPX201 Accounting for Business
SPX202 Building Studies 1
SPX211 Planning and Environmental Law
SPX212 Property Economics
SPX221 Building Studies 2
SPX222 Property Law
SPX231 Principles of Property Valuation
TSM314 Property Investment Valuation and Market Analysis
WPL320 Property Investment Analysis - Financing and Capital Markets *

* This is a 24 credit unit course.

PLUS select 1 course from:
SPX322 Property Development Feasibility and Analysis
SPX331 Property and Asset Management

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Total units: 384