Bachelor of Business (Sport Management)

Deakin University

About

Make your mark behind the scenes in the dynamic sport industry through Deakin’s Bachelor of Business (Sport Management).

You’ll develop the skills required to manage sport organisations, coordinate sporting competitions and major events, and work in community-based sporting programs.

With the increased professionalism of sport, you’ll learn how to manage the business side of sport, with specialised training in sport marketing, finance, management and law.

You can also build your expertise with a complementary business major..Want to help shape the future of your favourite sports?

Structure

To complete the Bachelor of Business (Sport Management), students must attain a total of 24 credit points plus completion of the compulsory 0-credit point unit, MAI010 Academic Integrity. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point. Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester, and usually undertake 2 trimesters each year. To complete the course you must include:-

  • 16 credit points of core units (8 credit points of sport management units and 8 credit points of business units)
  • completion of MAI010 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
  • 8 credit points of elective units selected from Level 2 and above undergraduate units offered by the University, subject to eligibility (the 8 credit points of electives may include a major sequence)
  • Level 1 - no more than 10 credit points
  • Level 3 - at least 6 credit points (4 credit points must be course grouped to a Faculty of Business and Law undergraduate degree)

Entry requirements

If you are currently studying Year 12 in 2020 or completed Year 12 in 2018 or 2019 and have not attempted higher education or VET study since, your selection is based on the following.

Prerequisite subjects

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

ATAR

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection consideration

Selection is competitive and meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee selection. Our Admission Criteria and Selection Policy outlines the principles of selection.

Learning outcomes

Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.

outcome type outcome description
Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities Demonstrate core knowledge of the elements of management that are unique to sport business through analysis and application of theory from business and allied disciplines in order to provide effective management in sport organisations.
Communication Develop written, oral and visual communication skills around complex concepts for diverse stakeholders involved in the sport industry including organisations in government and corporate sectors, and those involved in delivery of sport at community through to elite settings.
Digital literacy Select and use a range of digital technologies in appropriate ways to manage and disseminate relevant information to stakeholders in the sport industry.
Critical thinking Demonstrate the ability to exercise reasoned judgement and reflection in relation to managing in the sport industry.
Problem solving Identify and address issues, formulate solutions related to commercial and social improvements in the sport industry and implement efficient strategic and operational outcomes for organisations in the sport industry.
Self-management Demonstrate skills to work independently and take responsibility for continuing professional development.
Teamwork Constructively engage in teams to contribute to collaborative outcomes and be able to take on roles towards demonstration of sound management within the sport industry.
Global citizenship Engage as a professional in the sport industry with the skills that are applicable to a variety of contexts (professional, amateur) and issues (global, social, ethical, cultural).

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