Western Sydney University
Bachelor of Business (Sport Management)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Sport Management major is designed for people who seek careers in Australian and international Sport management.
Specialist units provide students with a capacity to understand and function within the increasingly dedicated context in which sport is played, organised and managed.
Students who complete this major will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to manage sport experiences pertaining to globalisation and emerging contemporary issues in sport. Graduates find career employment at all levels of government as well as within the private sector for both commercial and non-commercial organisations.
Positions include project management of facilities and events, management and coordination of leisure, sport and civic event departments, sport marketing, player management and sport public relations, elite sport development, sport and leisure programming.
Delivery mode
Western Sydney University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Level 4, 255 Elizabeth St, Sydney
- 6 Hassall Street, Parramatta
- 169 Macquarie Street, Parramatta
- 74 Rickard Road, Bankstown
- Corner of Narellan Road and Gilchrist Drive
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Admission
Eligibility for admission to the Bachelor of Business is based on the following minimum requirements:
Year 12 HSC (or equivalent); or completed Diploma of Business Western Sydney University The College; or completed relevant VET award.
Assumed Knowledge
Mathematics and any two units of English. Students unable to demonstrate sufficient levels of achievement in mathematics will be required to use one of the elective subjects to increase their mathematical aptitude. This will not lengthen the period of study.
Western Sydney University Online students
Prospective online students apply for admission to this program directly through WSU Online. A student’s eligibility will be assessed according to the existing admission criteria.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
International students currently completing an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia, an International Baccalaureate in Australia or a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) level 3 must apply via UAC International.
All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.
International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) will prepare you for the following roles.
Sports Administrator
Sports Administrators focus on the business-side of sport, ensuring that sports clubs, venues, teams and athletes have appropriate documentation, f...
Sports Event Manager
Sports Event Managers plan and organise sporting events. They arrange the venue, plan the event timetable, organise competition officials and playe...
Sports Manager
Sports Managers are business professionals who organise, manage, and administrate sporting facilities, sports events, professional athletes and spo...
Sports Marketer
Sports Marketers are business professionals who market athletes, sports teams, and venues to the general public — advertising and promoting key eve...
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