Bachelor of Sport Management
Victoria University (VU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00124K; 02475D
This program prepares students for employment in the sport, exercise and active recreation sector as administrators, managers, trainers and leaders. The Sport and Active Communities major gives attention to community sport, its relationship with elite and professional sport, and how it can be managed to optimise participant satisfaction, build sustainable communities, and deliver social utility. It also covers team-sport management, gym and exercise program administration, and community-based physical activity programming. The course thus enables graduates to enter a broad range of administrative, management, and professional-support positions in governing bodies, sport clubs, sport facilities, sport events, local government, and community welfare agencies. The Outdoor Recreation Leadership major exposes students to a diverse range of adventure programs that not only deliver special experiences, but also provides unique learning situations that build a breadth of capabilities, including the capacity to plan, organise, and program complex outdoor adventure activities at the highest professional level. It also provides the opportunity for students to build highly valued character traits including integrity, cultural sensitivity, and psychological resilience. The course will enable students to gain employment in the fields of outdoor adventure, adventure sports, outdoor education, and corporate training.
Structure
- 288 credit points consisting of: 96 credit points of First Year Core units
- 96 credit points of Major studies from the approved list
- 48 credit points of Professional Development in Sport & Outdoor Recreation Minor studies
- 48 credit points of Minor studies from the approved list.
Subjects
- Adventure activities
- Facility and event management
- Finance
- Leadership
- Management
- Marketing
- Outdoor education
- Participation management
- People management
- Risk and safety management
- Sociological and historical analysis
- Sponsorship
Standard entry requirements
- Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4 with a minimum study score of 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in English (any)
- Students will also require a Working with Children Check and National Police Check prior to the commencement of their studies to be eligible to undertake and participate in workplace visits, placements or projects.
Study pathways
VET applicants will be considered and pathways are available from a range of VET courses.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| City Campus | International: $16,700 | No |
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| Footscray Park | International: $96,000 | No |
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Further information
The course enables graduates to enter a broad range of administrative, management, and professional-support positions in governing bodies, sport clubs, sport facilities, sport events, local government, and community welfare agencies or to gain employment in the fields of outdoor adventure, adventure sports, outdoor education, and corporate training.
