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Bachelor of Sports Management - 688AA

Course Code:	688AA
Course Version:	7
Location:	UC - Canberra, Bruce UC Melbourne - Waverley Campus
Faculty:	Faculty of Health
Discipline(s):	Discipline of Sport and Exercise Science
CRICOS Code:	046609J
Selection Rank:	55
English Language Requirements:	Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0

The path to sporting excellence needs great management

Behind every story of sporting excellence is the often untold story of skilled planning and strong management. Our Bachelor of Sports Management was the first of its kind in Australia and has since become a leader in the field of professional sport management education.

Throughout the course you will develop a strong working knowledge of management theory and practice. And, you will have unprecedented access to leaders in sport through our on-campus Sporting Commons.

Study The Bachelor of Sports Management at UC and you will:

set your pathway to further learning in a variety of sports disciplines
build strong knowledge of contemporary management theory and practice
equip yourself with specialised knowledge in specific fields of sports management
network with current academic and professional leaders in sport
explore complementary disciplines such as sport media with the flexibility of your study plan open electives.

Work-integrated learning

All students are encouraged to apply for numerous sports internships with our professional sports partners in NRL, Super Rugby, W-League and WNBL. Completing an internship is an invaluable opportunity to gain practical experience and form strong relationships within industry before graduating.

Career opportunities

Sports management and operations
Sports marketing
Sports sponsorship
Sports media and public relations
Management of sports, recreation and leisure clubs
Advisory and policy roles in the public and private sector

Course specific information

High performing students may be eligible for enrolment in the Bachelor of Sport Studies (Honours).

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Admission Requirements

Normal requirements for admission to an undergraduate degree course.

Additional Admission Requirements

Structured work experience is a requirement of this course and is provided through individual or group placements with sports organisations as part of the requirements of individual units. Students will be required to complete AFP police checks.

Assumed Knowledge

ACT: Mathematics (T) and English (T). NSW: Mathematics and English Advanced.

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.

Course Requirements

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Bachelor of Sports Management (72 credit points)
Required - 51 credit points as follows
Restricted Choice - 9 credit points as follows
- Part A - Must pass 3 credit points from the following
- Part B - Must pass 3 credit points from the following
- Part C - Must pass 3 credit points from the following
- Note:
  - 1. From Semester 1 2018 unit 11220 Business Law replaces 4977 Introduction to Business Law.
  - 2. From 2018 unit 11009 Business Decision Making replaces 5617 Accounting for Managers.
  - 3. From 2018 students should take unit 8296 Introduction to Politics & Government instead of unit 6606 Government-Business Relations.
Open Electives - 12 credit points as follows
- Must pass 12 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a Minor or as individual units.
- Note:
  - Elective Options: Students may wish to study the Minor in Sport Social Media, Minor in High Performance Sport Management or Minor in Sport Integrity and Security.
  - Unit Levels: In choosing electives students should note that not more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course.

Information for Current Students

There are previous versions of this course. As a current student you will complete the requirements for the course that were in place when you commenced. Click on the relevant link below to view the requirements of your version of the course.

Version8 - Start Date: 01/01/2018 End Date: 31/12/2019
Version7 - Start Date: 01/01/2016 End Date: 31/12/2017
Version6 - Start Date: 01/01/2014 End Date: 31/12/2015

In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you may need to meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course

Awards

Award(s)	Official Abbreviation
Bachelor of Sports Management	B SportsMgt

Alternate Exit Awards

Diploma of Health Studies

Associate Degree of Health Studies

Typical Study Pattern

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UC - Canberra, Bruce
- Standard Full Time, Semester 1 Commencing
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  - Year 1
    - Semester 1
    - Semester 2
  - Year 2
    - Semester 1
      - Social Media (9369) - 3 cp, Level 2
      - Sport Governance and Policy (9368) - 3 cp, Level 2
      - Sports and the Law (7052) - 3 cp, Level 2
      - Open Elective Unit- 3 cp
    - Semester 2
      - High Performance Sport Management (9366) - 3 cp, Level 2
      - Introduction to Marketing (6357) - 3 cp, Level 1
      - Strategic Sport Management (9375) - 3 cp, Level 2
      - Open Elective Unit- 3 cp
  - Year 3
    - Semester 1
      - Sport Marketing (9373) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Sport Research and Practice (part A) (8185) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Sport Sponsorship and Public Relations (9374) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Open Elective Unit- 3 cp
    - Semester 2
      - Sport Business (9367) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Sport Event and Venue Management (9371) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Sport Research and Practice (part B) (8186) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Open Elective Unit- 3 cp
- Standard Full Time, Semester 1 Commencing (from 2018)
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  - Year 1
    - Semester 1
    - Semester 2
  - Year 2
    - Semester 1
      - Social Media (9369) - 3 cp, Level 2
      - Sport Governance and Policy (9368) - 3 cp, Level 2
      - Sports and the Law (7052) - 3 cp, Level 2
      - Open Elective Unit- 3 cp
    - Semester 2
      - High Performance Sport Management (9366) - 3 cp, Level 2
      - Introduction to Marketing (6357) - 3 cp, Level 1
      - Strategic Sport Management (9375) - 3 cp, Level 2
      - Open Elective Unit- 3 cp
  - Year 3
    - Semester 1
      - Sport Marketing (9373) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Sport Sponsorship and Public Relations (9374) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Open Elective Unit- 3 cp
    - Semester 2
      - Sport Business (9367) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Sport Event and Venue Management (9371) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Sport Research and Practice (part B) (8186) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Open Elective Unit- 3 cp
- Standard Full Time, Semester 2 Commencing (from 2018)
  - Print this Study Pattern
  - Year 1
    - Semester 2
  - Year 2
    - Semester 1
    - Semester 2
      - High Performance Sport Management (9366) - 3 cp, Level 2
      - Introduction to Marketing (6357) - 3 cp, Level 1
      - Strategic Sport Management (9375) - 3 cp, Level 2
      - Open Elective Unit- 3 cp
  - Year 3
    - Semester 1
      - Social Media (9369) - 3 cp, Level 2
      - Sport Governance and Policy (9368) - 3 cp, Level 2
      - Sport Research and Practice (part A) (8185) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Open Elective Unit- 3 cp
    - Semester 2
      - Sport Business (9367) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Sport Event and Venue Management (9371) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Sport Research and Practice (part B) (8186) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Open Elective Unit- 3 cp
  - Year 4
    - Semester 1
      - Sport Marketing (9373) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Sport Sponsorship and Public Relations (9374) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Sports and the Law (7052) - 3 cp, Level 2
      - Open Elective Unit- 3 cp

Please refer to the tab to view Course Requirements, check unit details and select Restricted Choice Units for the course. Please note not all units are offered in each teaching period.

Unit Delivery Modes

Delivery modes for units in this degree are yet to be confirmed. Please contact us for more details.

Graduate Employment

Graduates can expect to find employment in sports development in Commonwealth and State Government departments of sport and recreation, marketing and public relations in the private sector, and management of sports, recreation or leisure clubs and centres.

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Objectives	Graduate Qualities
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.
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.
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.

Course Duration

Standard six semesters full-time: equivalent part-time; maximum 20 semesters.

Honours

High performing students may be eligible for enrolment in the Bachelor of Sport Studies (Honours).

Offerings

Past Offerings
- 2012->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2013->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2014->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2014->UC Melbourne - Waverley Campus-Internal
- 2015->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2015->UC Melbourne - Waverley Campus-Internal
- 2016->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2017->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2018->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2018->UC Melbourne - Waverley Campus-Internal
- 2019->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2019->UC Melbourne - Waverley Campus-Internal
- 2020->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2020->UC Melbourne - Waverley Campus-Internal

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