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Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) (MGB108.1)
Please note these are the 2024 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| 60 | On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
3.0 years |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Business School |
View teaching periods | 361535 |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
3.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Business School |
View teaching periods | 0100504 |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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View requirements | ||
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
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Be the support behind the success
Behind every story of sporting excellence is skilled planning and strong management. Develop the business skills you need to build an exciting career in the sports industry.
Designed by leading industry professionals in partnership with academics, this course will help you develop a strong working knowledge of sports management theory and how it applies in a real-world setting.
This course explores the evolution of sport and how it became the globalised, commercialised, professionalised industry that it is today. You will focus on all aspects of sports management from community sport, through to Olympic and professional sporting, to gain a broad perspective and understanding of the sector. You will learn essential skills in competition management, promoting inclusion, stakeholder engagement, governance structures, policy development, strategic planning, legal perspectives, market research and leadership.
This course is designed to appeal to students from a range of disciplines reflecting the many industries that interact with the sporting world. You may aspire to be a marketer, urban planner, journalist, business leader, politician, sport scientist, tourism operator, event manager, or any other role that intersects with the business of sport.
Study a Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) and you will :
- Establish levels of personal autonomy and accountability associated with the decision-making process.
- Combine theory and practice across a range of sport, business, and management studies and examine how they are used in contemporary sport organisations.
- Adapt and communicate sport specific knowledge to a variety of health and business-related audiences through critical analysis of stakeholder needs to create positive outcomes.
- Learn to, critique, evaluate and apply research to the management of sport organisations and their associated products.
- Demonstrate knowledge, skill, understanding, and application of relevant research methods through industry placements and assessment.
- Design, apply and evaluate change of practice for improved performance outcomes.
- Understand how to apply a range of contemporary approaches to innovate sport organisations and manage organisational change.
- Have the opportunity to build professional networks in the sport and recreation sector and learn from an extensive range of industry partners in Canberra and beyond.
Work Integrated Learning
Work integrated learning is at the core of our teaching philosophy and each sport management unit features real-world case studies, industry based (or simulated) assessments, and a wide array of guest speakers. Completing hands-on placements with industry partners throughout your degree, you鈥檒l be prepared to enter the rapidly growing global industry of sport management.
To complete the Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) you will undertake a 150-hour internship. Our internship providers include the ACT Brumbies, Canberra Raiders, Hockey ACT, Volleyball ACT, Cricket ACT, AFL Canberra, and many. The final year internship provides students with an opportunity to develop, hone, and showcase their skills in a practical setting while gaining valuable experience for their CV, networking and creating an opportunity for employment with their internship provider
Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) provides you with the skills to enter into the sport industry into a wide variety of roles including:
- Competition manager
- Policy officer
- Governance officer
- Membership coordinator
- Game development officer
- Schools and community engagement
- Team management
- Commercial manager
- Sponsorship manager
- Integrity officer
This course will prepare you to work for government, sport specific organisations, schools, universities, professional sport clubs and more.
Your degree will also equip you to work in many more 鈥榞eneric鈥� management roles in any organisation.
Course Specific Information
Many internships will require you to hold a valid Working with Vulnerable People registration.
High performing students may be eligible for entry into the Bachelor of Business, Government and Policy (Honours).
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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:
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | ||
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | ||
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | ||
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | ||
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 02 February 2026 | ||
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 27 July 2026 |
Credit arrangements
A credit transfer arrangement is available for this course for the following institutions:
Canberra Institute Of Technology
Chandigarh University
Melbourne College Of Advanced Studies
Namseoul University
Other Australian Tafe
Overseas Institution
University Of Canberra College
Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) (MGB108) | 72 credit points
Note:
- From 2024, units 10158, 10236, 11166, 11167 and 11168 have been replaced with new BGL Internship units.
- 1. The internships and the International Business Study Tour options will require either in person placement hours in a business or on an overseas study tour and are not offered wholly online.
- 2. Students must pass a minimum of 1 unit from Part A. Two units may be chosen from Part A or one from Part A and one from Part B.
- 3. Students who undertook two units listed in the current Part B section prior to 2024 can still count the units towards their course. Students from 2024 need to select at least 1 unit from Part A.
- International Exchange: Students may also choose to undertake units at an international institution, subject to approval by the Program Director.
Open Electives - 24 credit points from the following
- - Must pass 24 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a breadth major, a breadth minor and/or as individual units.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Year 2
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Two Open Elective units
Semester 2
Core Major in Business Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective unit
Year 3
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Core Major in Business Restricted Choice Unit
Two Open Elective units
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Two Open Elective units
Year 1
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Core Major in Business Restricted Choice Unit
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Core Major in Business Restricted Choice Unit
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Open Elective unit
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Two Open Elective units
Year 3
Semester 1
Core Major in Business Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective unit
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Core Major in Business Restricted Choice Unit
Two Open Elective units
Year 4
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Two Open Elective units
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Core Major in Business Restricted Choice Unit
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Core Major in Business Restricted Choice Unit
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Course duration
Standard 3 years full time or part-time equivalent. Maximum 10 years from date of enrolment to date of course completion.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Develop an understanding of the professionalisation process and apply a range of contemporary approaches to innovate sport organisations and manage organisational change. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; and use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; and make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; and adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas. |
| Design, apply and evaluate appropriate change of practice for improved performance outcomes for a range of stakeholders involved in delivering sport. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; and use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; and make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Ability to read, critique, evaluate and apply research into practices of managing sport organisations and their associated products. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; and use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; and make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; and adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas. |
| Work individually, collaboratively and ethically while building professional networks in the sport and recreation sector and reflect upon levels of personal autonomy and accountability associated with the decision-making process. | UC graduates are professional: Communicate effectively; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; and take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; and behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; and be self-aware. |
| Adapt and communicate sport specific knowledge to a variety of health and business-related audiences through critical analysis of stakeholder needs to synthesise modern outcomes. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; and use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; and make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Integrate theory and practice across a range of sport, business, and management studies and dissect modern applications in contemporary sport organisations. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; and communicate effectively. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; and make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; and adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas. |
| Demonstrate knowledge, skill, understanding and application of relevant research methods through engaging with industry orientated assessments and placements. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; and use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; and make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and evaluate and adopt new technology. |
Majors
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
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| Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) | BBus (SportMgt) |
Honours
High performing students may be eligible for entry into the Bachelor of Sport Studies (Honours) or the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours).
Enrolment data
2023 enrolments for this course by location. Please note that enrolment numbers are indicative only and in no way reflect individual class sizes.
| Location | Enrolments |
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| UC - Canberra, Bruce | 64 |
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective Domestic Students: | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Current and Commencing Students: | In person, Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au |
| Prospective International Students: | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
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