Bachelor of Business (Sports Management)
Bachelor of Business (Sports Management)
Sport is serious business. Get the skills to shape the game behind-the-scenes with a Flinders Bachelor of Business (Sport Management). Sport management is a broad curriculum, mixing enterprise skills with finance, marketing and digital leadership. You’ll learn how to project manage big events, develop grassroots community programs and keep a…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Sport is serious business. Get the skills to shape the game behind-the-scenes with a Flinders Bachelor of Business (Sport Management).
Sport management is a broad curriculum, mixing enterprise skills with finance, marketing and digital leadership. You’ll learn how to project manage big events, develop grassroots community programs and keep a sports club running smoothly. Ready to get in the game?
What you will study
First year
A typical first year may include:
- introduction to sport management, including marketing, accounting, club economics and innovation, plus sports and physical activities
- a mix of additional business topics and electives.
Second year
A typical second year may include:
- a deeper dive into sports governance, legal and administrative responsibilities, and large-scale event management
- a mix of additional business topics and electives.
Third year
A typical third year may include:
- a look at the future of sport management, including sports law, leadership and governance, coaching and administration
- a mix of additional business topics and electives.
Your career
Your dream careers starts here. The course opens doors to a range of exciting careers in these growing fields including the management of sports professionals, community sports programs, governing bodies, clubs, venues and events.
Potential occupations include:
- premier league coach
- business advisor
- operations manager
- middle and senior level manager in sports organisations
- sports marketer
- sports management consultant
- community program manager
- sports researcher
- business entrepreneur in sports and recreation.
Potential employers include:
- sports clubs and organisations
- local sports clubs
- local councils.
REQUIREMENTS
Flinders University recognises international secondary schooling for direct entry to undergraduate programs.
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing;
- TOEFL iBT: 72 Overall with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing;
- Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing;
- Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 Overall with 169 Writing, 169 Speaking;
- Occupational English Test (OET): 300 Speaking, 300 Writing; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 95-100
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world (*THE World University Rankings 2023 as a percentage of the total number of universities in the world according to the International Association of Universities), Flinders University is everything a modern university should be – progressive, student-focused, and career-minded.It is home to over 26,000 students, with 5,300 international students from more than 90 countries, and offers globally recognised and industry-accredited qualifications. The university enjoys a high level of industry connections with global leaders enabling its students to take up practical placements and graduate job-ready on completion of study.
