Bachelor of Sport Management/Bachelor of Business

A double degree in sport management and business is an excellent way to extend your career options. Follow your passion into the sport and exercise sector as a sport planner, manager, administrator, event organiser, policy analyst, or programmer. Or aim for a business role that suits your interests and ambitions, choosing from our specialisations.

In your dual Bachelor of Sport Management / Bachelor of Business you will learn important skills in:

• policy, planning and strategy
• team-sport management
• player welfare and support
• gym and exercise program administration
• community-based activity program coordination.

We offer fantastic work experience with sporting organisations. You'll graduate ready to plan, organise and lead activities at elite and community level.

Additional information

Students will require a Working with Children Check and National Police Check to be eligible to undertake and participate in workplace visits, placements or projects. Use the following site links to obtain additional information:
http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/ (external link)
http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=274 (external link).

Your understanding of planning, finance, marketing and people management will prepare you for a range of careers. Aim for a role in business, sporting organisations, local government, or outdoor adventure that matches your interests.

Areas where you may find exciting opportunities include:

• business consulting
• government agencies
• sport governing bodies
• sports clubs
• stadiums and arenas
• gyms and leisure centres
• leisure planning and sport development units
• community welfare development agencies
• sports and leisure consultancies
• motor racing industry
• horse racing industry
• schools
• outdoor adventure camps
• adventure sport businesses
• corporate training consultancies
• local government community leisure units
• health education agencies
• youth work programs.

Salaries

Use Labour Market Insights to find average salaries in Australia for various professions:

• sports coaches, instructors and officials (external link)
• sports administrators (external link)
• general managers (external link).