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Bachelor of Sports Management - 688AA

Course Code:	688AA
Course Version:	8
Location:	UC - Canberra, Bruce UC Melbourne - Waverley Campus
Faculty:	Faculty of Health
Discipline(s):	Discipline of Sport and Exercise Science
UAC Code:	365183
CRICOS Code:	046609J
Selection Rank:	56.1
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 sports management education.

Throughout the course, you will develop a strong working knowledge of management theory and practice. The course has been co-designed by academics and leading industry professionals to ensure students graduate with relevant and contemporary sport management skills. With a strong focus on work integrated learning (WIL) with practical outcomes for industry partners, you will be prepared to enter the rapidly growing global industry that is the management of sport.

The course covers aspects of sport from grassroots community levels through to studying high-performance sports management at an Olympic level. The degree takes a student through the journey of sport from an amateur pastime to the evolution of the globalised, commercialised and professionalised industry that it is today.

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
be equipped to work in the industry through consistent Work Integrated Learning

Work-integrated learning

All students will complete 400 hours of work integrated learning over the course of the three-year degree program. Students will work alongside industry partners, including state sports organisations, government organisations (ACTAS, AIS, ASC, School Sport) and professional sporting teams (NRL, Super Rugby, W-League, WNBL, ABL), to prepare innovative development programs, marketing plans, grant proposals, events and other work integrated assessments. Students will complete a thoroughly engaging internship in their final year providing an invaluable opportunity to gain practical experience and form strong and healthy relationships within the industry before graduating.

Career opportunities

Globally, the sports business industry is an ever-expanding multibillion-dollar industry that has considerable impact and influence on society at all levels. A UC bachelor of sports management degree will give you the necessary skills, experience, and qualifications to be able to enter this industry and navigate a career path in a variety of different areas including:

Sports management and operations
Sports marketing
Sports sponsorship
Sports media and public relations
Facility management
Sports event management
Membership and ticketing
Management of sports, recreation and leisure clubs
Advisory and policy roles in the public and private sector
Sports management research programs (Honours, Masters, and Ph.D.) ?

Course specific information

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

Enquiries

Prospective Students: Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226)
Prospective International Students: Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342
Current and Commencing Students: Please contact the Faculty of Health faculty office, Email student.centre@canberra.edu.au

Admission Requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification

We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry

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 - 63 credit points as follows
- MJ0245 Major in Sport Management (Restricted) (24 credit points)
  - Required - Must pass 15 credit points as follows
  - Restricted Choice - 9 credit points as follows
    - Part A - Must pass 6 credit points from the following
    - Part B - Must pass 3 credit points from the following
    - Note:
      - From 2019 units 9813 and 9814 are no longer part of this major. Students who have not already passed 9813 and 9814 must undertake the alternative units listed.
- MN0185 Minor in Sport Marketing and Events (12 credit points)
  - Required - Must pass 12 credit points as follows
- Required Units - Must pass 27 credit points as follows
  - Note:
    - From 2019 several required units have been replaced. Students who have completed the old unit do not need to complete the replacement unit.
    - Replaced units: Intro to Management, Intro to Marketing (now Marketing Fundamentals), Intro to Politics & Government, Business Research Methods & Foundations of Prof Planning (now Prof Orientation).
Open Electives - 9 credit points as follows
- Must pass 9 credit points from anywhere in the University.
- 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
Version5 - Start Date: 01/01/2011 End Date: 31/12/2013

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
      - Marketing Fundamentals (11176) - 3 cp, Level 1
      - Strategic Sport Management (9375) - 3 cp, Level 2
      - Open Elective Unit- 3 cp
  - Year 3
    - Semester 1
    - Semester 2
      - Sport Business (9367) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Sport Event and Venue Management (9371) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - MJ0245 Restricted Choice unit(s)
      - Open Elective Unit- 3 cp
- Standard Full Time, Semester 2 Commencing
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  - Year 1
    - Semester 2
  - Year 2
    - Semester 1
    - Semester 2
      - High Performance Sport Management (9366) - 3 cp, Level 2
      - Marketing Fundamentals (11176) - 3 cp, Level 1
      - Strategic Sport Management (9375) - 3 cp, Level 2
      - Open Elective Unit- 3 cp
  - Year 3
    - Semester 1
    - Semester 2
      - Sport Business (9367) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Sport Event and Venue Management (9371) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - MJ0245 Restricted Choice unit(s)
      - 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
- 2018->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2018->UC Melbourne - Waverley Campus-Internal
- 2019->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2019->UC Melbourne - Waverley Campus-Internal

Enrolment Numbers

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