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Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management/Bachelor of Sports Management (282JA.2)
Please note these are the 2018 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce, Canberra |
4.0 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Business School Discipline of Sport and Exercise Science |
361481 | |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce, Canberra |
4.0 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Business School Discipline of Sport and Exercise Science |
081000G | |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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View requirements | ||
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
Grab a ticket to your new sports management career
With the merging of the events, tourism and sporting industries and the evolvement of mega-extravaganzas like the universally acclaimed Olympic Games, this Double Degree guarantees exceptional opportunities for communities (and professionals like YOU) to enhance tourism yields, economic growth and social legacies.
This qualification will enable you to work across a diverse range of contexts (including in event management, sports marketing and fundraising), and enhance your business-savvy skills in areas like law, accounting, HR and economics.
You’ll learn the ins and outs of tourism policy and corporate governance and, combined with an industry internship in the sporting sector, ensure you’re fighting fit when it comes to things like sport sponsorship and venue management. Move it or lose it!
Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management / Bachelor of Sports Management at UC and you will:
- gain knowledge and skills across a range of business, management and sport-relevant studies which will enhance your management capabilities
- develop in-depth knowledge of the principles of events and tourism management in relation to business-related fields, including human resource management, accounting and information systems
- acquire an understanding of the events and tourism industry including its structure, standards, codes of practice and corporate governance
- be able to demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through innovation and initiative
- gain the technical skills to facilitate research and analyse business and tourism data.
Work-integrated learning
In this course, you can undertake a workplace internship as part of the Faculty of Business, Government and Law’s commitment to supporting work-integrated learning, which will enhance your employability and ensure you’re armed with the right mix of skills and knowledge to take a super-confident leap into your future career.
Career opportunities
Opportunities exist for Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management / Bachelor of Sports Management graduates in a range of sectors, including:
- Sports Management
- Athletics Administration
- Facilities Management
- Public Relations
- Special Events
- Sports Marketing and Advertising
- Fundraising
- Events Design and Development
- Sports Media.
Course specific information
Applicants must meet normal university requirements for admission to an undergraduate degree course.
Normal UC requirements for admission to an undergraduate course.
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management/Bachelor of Sports Management (282JA) | 96 credit points
Note:
- From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
Note:
- From Semester 1 2018 students not completing the major in Marketing, Marketing Management or Business Administration, may choose to complete an Open Elective unit in lieu of 6357 Intro to Marketing.
- Commerce students seeking accreditation by professional Accounting bodies or the Financial Planning Assoc must pass Intro to Economics & (Accounting for Managers or Business Decision Making).
Note:
- From 2018 students should take unit 8296 Introduction to Politics & Government instead of unit 6606. Students who are already required to take 8296 in their course may select an Open Elective instead.
Note:
- From 2018 students complete unit 11011 Professional Orientation (Business) in lieu of unit 9799.
- 1. From Semester 1 2018 unit 11220 Business Law replaces 4977 Introduction to Business Law. Students in this course may choose to complete an Open Elective unit instead.
- 2. From Semester 1 2018 students may choose to complete an Open Elective unit in lieu of 6348 Information Systems in Organisations.
- Unit Levels: In selecting electives students should note that no more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course.
Note:- Must pass 6 credit points from anywhere in the University.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
MN0205 Restricted Choice Part C Unit
MN0205 Restricted Choice Unit
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Introduction to Marketing (6357) or an Open Elective unit
Year 3
Year 4
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
MN0205 Restricted Choice Unit
MN0205 Restricted Choice Part C Unit
Course duration
Standard eight semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| The ability to critically analyse event and tourism management principles and concepts in order to develop solutions to problems in contemporary professional practice. | Analysis and inquiry; Professionalism and social responsibility; Working independently and with others; Communication; Problem solving. |
| Graduates of the Bachelor of Events and Tourism Management degree will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through innovation and initiative, particularly as these relate to problem solving and decision making. They will develop and adapt solutions to a diverse range of issues and contexts by taking responsibility for their own learning, both independently and within a team environment. | Analysis and inquiry; Professionalism and social responsibility; Working independently and with others; Communication; Problem solving. |
| An in depth knowledge of historic and contemporary principles and concepts in events and tourism management with specific attention to business-related fields and disciplines such as human resource management, accounting and information systems. | Analysis and inquiry; Professionalism and social responsibility; Working independently and with others; Communication; Problem solving. |
| To gain knowledge and skills across a range of business and management studies which will inform and enhance graduate's management capabilities in modern organisations. | Communication; Analysis and inquiry; Problem solving; Working independently and with others. |
| A demonstrated understanding of the events and tourism industry including its structure, standards, codes of practice and corporate governance. | Analysis and inquiry; Professionalism and social responsibility; Working independently and with others; Communication; Problem solving. |
| Communication skills to enhance the working environment and to present clear and coherent information in a range of formats for business and academe. | Analysis and inquiry; Professionalism and social responsibility; Working independently and with others; Communication; Problem solving. |
| To gain knowledge and skills across a range of sport relevant studies which will inform and enhance graduate's sport management capabilities in modern professional sporting organisations. | Communication; Analysis and inquiry; Problem solving; Working independently and with others. |
| Technical skills to facilitate research and analysis of business and tourism data. | Analysis and inquiry; Professionalism and social responsibility; Working independently and with others; Communication; Problem solving. |
| To experience sport industry placements and internships which will familiarise students with practices, issues and trends in the sport industry which will contribute to a near seamless transition for graduates to the sport industry workplace. | Communication; Analysis and inquiry; Problem solving; Working independently and with others; Professionalism and social responsibility. |
Majors
- Major in Event and Tourism Management (MJ0248)
- Minor in Business Foundation (MN0145)
- Minor in Business & Government Foundation (MGT) (MN0205)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Sports Management | B SportsMgt |
| Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management | B Event&TrsmMgt |
Honours
Refer to individual courses.
Alternative exits
Diploma of Business Studies, Associate Degree of Business Studies.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Current and Commencing Students | In person, Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au |
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