Bachelor of Business (Sport Management)
La Trobe University
About
Turn your love of sport into a business career.
Sport is a central feature of Australian culture – and you don't need to be an elite athlete to take part.
The sport management industry offers opportunities in marketing and sponsorship, local government, management and more.
La Trobe's Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) gives you an insight into the business structures, cultures and performance-management strategies that underpin sport.
You'll build the knowledge and skills needed to kickstart your career behind the scenes of sport.
At La Trobe, you'll develop your skills as a business leader and digital disruptor.
You'll create strong foundations in accounting, finance, sport management and sport marketing.
And you'll explore the social and economic side of sport through business law, sport policy, sport media and human resource management.
Flexible electives allow you to take part in overseas business studies with our partner universities in Scotland, Germany, Canada and the United States of America.
1 Discover how to apply sport management theory and develop industry connections with 200 hours of professional placement.
Our industry partners include Carlton Football Club, Melbourne City Football Club, Melbourne Rebels and many more.
You'll learn:
Sport management and marketing Examine the relationship between marketing, management and sport, including strategic sport management, organisational structures and leadership skills.
Digital disruption Understand how to harness and leverage the power of new digital technologies within the world of sport.
Business analytics Understand how businesses run and learn how to solve problems and improve processes.
Accounting and finance Explore the role financial records, transactions, investments and expenditures play in the health and success of businesses.
1 International travel subject to COVID-19 restrictions.
Eligibility criteria apply to elective subjects.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7.
Structure
First year
| Semester | BUS1SBY | BUS1AFB | MGT1ISM | OPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Sustainability | Principles of Accounting and Finance | Sport Management | 2nd Major core subject, Minor subject or Level 1 elective (15 cp) |
| Semester 2 | Economic Issues and Public Policy | Analysing Business Data | Sport Marketing | 2nd Major core subject or Level 1 elective (15 cp) |
Second year
| Semester | LST2BSL | MGT2SPF | MGT2SDT | OPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Introduction to Business Law and Ethics | Sport Policy | Sport Development | 2nd Major core subject, Minor subject, Level 1 or Level 2 elective (15 cp) |
| Semester 2 | Trends in Modern Business and Society | Sport Media | 2nd Major core subject or Level 2 elective (15 cp) |
Third year
| Semester | MGT3SPR | BUS3DIG | OPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Sport Practicum (30 cps)* | Digital Business | 2nd Major core subject or Level 3 elective subject (15 cps) |
| Semester 2 | Sport Governance and Strategy | Entrepreneurship^ | 2nd Major core subject, Minor subject or Level 3 elective subject (15 cps) |
Entry requirements
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last two years)
Prerequisite
VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Admission criteria
ATAR (Compulsory)
This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
*N/A: Students not accepted in this category, NC: New course, N/P: Not published (includes categories with less than five students). Learn more about our processes View the 2019 ATAR distribution report for the Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) [174.0 KB].
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) (Current year 12 students exempt)
La Trobe will consider STAT Multiple Choice results for applicants where: the course has an English prerequisite equivalent to VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of 20 in English other than EAL, and/or Units 3 and 4: a study score of 20 in Further Mathematics, and, the course requirements through Work Recognition are not met, or Year 12 or equivalent has not been successfully completed. Refer to STAT page for further information.
Work Recognition (Current year 12 students exempt)
Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.
Selection rank adjustments
Subject adjustments
VCE: A study score of 25 in any Business, English other than EAL or Media equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in English (EAL) equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.
Special Access Schemes
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes
Applicants with higher education study
Prerequisite
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Admission criteria
Entire Academic Record (Compulsory)
This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Personal Statement
Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work or community experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.
Work Recognition
Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
La Trobe will consider STAT Multiple Choice results for applicants where: the course has an English prerequisite equivalent to VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of 20 in English other than EAL, and/or Units 3 and 4: a study score of 20 in Further Mathematics, and, Higher Education studies do not meet the course prerequisites, or the course requirements through Work Recognition are not met, or Year 12 or equivalent has not been successfully completed. Refer to STAT page for further information.
Selection rank adjustments
Special Access Schemes
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Prerequisite
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Admission criteria
Entire Academic Record (Compulsory)
This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Personal Statement
Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work or community experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.
Work Recognition
Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
La Trobe will consider STAT Multiple Choice results for applicants where: the course has an English prerequisite equivalent to VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of 20 in English other than EAL, and/or Units 3 and 4: a study score of 20 in Further Mathematics, and, VET studies do not meet the course prerequisites, or the course requirements through La Trobe University Work Recognition are not met, or Year 12 or equivalent has not been successfully completed. Refer to STAT page for further information.
Selection rank adjustments
Special Access Schemes
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes
Applicants with work and life experience
Prerequisite
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Admission criteria
Entire Academic Record (Compulsory)
This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Personal Statement
Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work or community experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.
Work Recognition
Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
La Trobe will consider STAT Multiple Choice results for applicants where: the course has an English prerequisite equivalent to VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of 20 in English other than EAL, and/or Units 3 and 4: a study score of 20 in Further Mathematics, and, Higher Education/VET studies do not meet course prerequisites, or the course requirements through Work Recognition are not met, or Year 12 or equivalent has not been successfully completed. Refer to STAT page for further information.
Selection rank adjustments
Subject adjustments
VCE: A study score of 25 in any Business, English other than EAL or Media equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in English (EAL) equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.
Special Access Schemes
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes
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