Bachelor of Business (Sport and Recreation Management)

This degree is for students living and studying in Hong Kong.

It is managed by Hong Kong Baptist University in collaboration with the University of South Australia.

In this respected degree you will learn to implement programs, manage financial and physical resources, and problem-solve.

Your studies will have a very practical focus, where you will hear from guest lecturers and learn from a highly-experienced teaching team.

There is one annual intake in September and the degree is delivered over 3 study periods.

Students are generally expected to complete the degree requirements in 12 months.

Students may attend a graduation ceremony or presentation of awards ceremony in Adelaide or Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong ceremony can be attended in the November following the standard expected completion date.

Partner description The University of South Australia has had a partnership with the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) for over 20 years.

HKBU is committed to academic excellence, gaining a reputation as one of Asia’s finest institutions of higher learning.

This relationship with HKBU is innovative, collaborative and results-orientated.

Our organisations work closely to deliver quality education to students.

Our collaborative degrees are delivered through HKBU’s School of Continuing Education (SCE).

The SCE was founded in 1975.

It is one of the seven faculties of the Hong Kong Baptist University.

The SCE’s educational objectives are based on the belief that “learning is a lifelong process”.

The SCE provides people of all ages with professional and academic advancement to meet the needs of our rapidly changing society.

There are over 6,300 full-time students and about 8,200 part-time students enrolled in SCE programs – from certificates, diplomas and higher/professional diplomas to associate, undergraduate and higher degrees.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Assumed Knowledge

English language entry requirements

See equivalence table for other qualifications and English Language tests accepted by UniSA (PDF)

The University of South Australia has had a partnership with the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) for over 20 years. HKBU is committed to academic excellence, gaining a reputation as one of Asia’s finest institutions of higher learning. This relationship with HKBU is innovative, collaborative and results-orientated.

Our organisations work closely to deliver quality education to students. Our collaborative degrees are delivered through HKBU’s School of Continuing Education (SCE). The SCE was founded in 1975. It is one of the seven faculties of the Hong Kong Baptist University. The SCE’s educational objectives are based on the belief that “learning is a lifelong process”. The SCE provides people of all ages with professional and academic advancement to meet the needs of our rapidly changing society.

There are over 6,300 full-time students and about 8,200 part-time students enrolled in SCE programs – from certificates, diplomas and higher/professional diplomas to associate, undergraduate and higher degrees.

Students studying the degree at Hong Kong Baptist University will need to have completed a relevant qualification and receive up to 12 courses in credit.

You can gain valuable insight and career skills while you study the fundamentals of sport and recreation management, with internships in industry and electives. You will study specialist courses such as:

• Leadership in Recreation and Sport
• Leisure Concepts
• Recreation and Sport Event Programming

Your studies at will incorporate both practical, professionally-focused and research-based learning, so assessment types will vary. You can expect them to include:

• reports, project documentation, case studies and presentations
• essays and assignments
• examinations

Your career

There are diverse career paths to aspire to in the field of sport and recreation management. You could consider:

• Business development manager: working to improve an organisation’s market position and financial growth; defining strategic goals, building customer relationships, identifying business opportunities, implementing marketing initiatives
• Club development officer: growing club presence and profile; implementing new programs and activities; engaging with members of the local community
• Community development coordinator: maximising the use of local facilities through the development of programs, creating partnerships, and working with the community; developing initiatives for local residents to improve wellbeing and enhance quality of life
• Event manager or coordinator: using strong organisational and project management skills to deliver successful, cost-effective events; managing staff and suppliers; booking venues, facilities and equipment; marketing and promotion; analysis and reporting on event performance
• Membership services manager: managing existing member relationships; helping drive membership growth; coordinating sales promotions and other retention and sales initiatives
• Sponsorship coordinator: managing and procuring sponsors for events and brand awareness activity; developing strategies to leverage sponsorships; executing sponsorship marketing including communications, branding and event planning
• Sport development officer: promoting participation in sport; working with sporting clubs, local councils and the wider community; ensure people of all ages and ability can access sporting facilities; working with teams and individuals to improve their performance
• Sports marketing coordinator: developing strategies to promote the club/association; identifying market segments for participants, members and spectators
• Sports program officer: coordinating and assisting with the management of sports club activities and facilities; developing programs and activities to help grow athlete participation
• Sport/Recreation facility coordinator: manage sport or recreation facilities in the public or private sector including fitness clubs, aquatic facilities, court facilities and more

Please contact the School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong

• Email address: usabus@hkbu.edu.hk
• Phone number: (852) 3411 4350

This degree has been designed specifically for students with an existing qualification, who are therefore eligible for course credit. Depending on your qualification, you could receive credit for up to 12 courses.

At present there are over 6,300 full-time students and approximately 8,200 part-time students enrolled in degrees at various levels from certificates, diplomas, higher/professional diplomas, as well as associate degrees and higher degrees. In addition to offering degrees awarded by the Hong Kong Baptist University, HKBU's School of Continuing Education (SCE) has also provided various degrees collaboratively with different overseas institutions since 1985.

You will benefit from the modern facilities and be taught by academics who are experts in their field.

We want you to be successful, and if you need help we will be there to assist. Support services include:

• a dedicated website for Hong Kong students
• access to Hong Kong Baptist University Main Library, and the School of Continuing Education resource library
• access to UniSA on-line library database
• medical and dental benefits (HKBU)
• academic counselling (HKBU and UniSA)