Overview
Full Time: 3 years
, Part Time: 6 years
The Bachelor of Sport Business has been designed to develop students to work in the ever growing and competitive sports industry.
The course has four streams: sport management, commercial sport, sports media, and sport development. This ensures graduates will be able to work in a variety of roles including professional sport, sports leagues, sport consultancy, government sport agencies, sports venues and sports event companies.
The course offers significant internship opportunities where students work in sporting organisations. There is also significant industry engagement: guest speakers, field trips and the 228 hour internship with one of our sports organisation partners.
This degree facilitates real world industry opportunities for students, ensuring they learn more and do more and are prepared to achieve their career goals in the sports industry.
The academic staff have extensive industry experience in business, management, marketing, sponsorship, venue management, government and media.
At Holmesglen, we are committed to supporting our students to achieve their learning goals, so we provide small classes with hands-on experiences. With small classes, you won't be lost in the crowd. You'll soon get to know your fellow students and feel part of Holmesglen - and your teachers will know you as an individual.
For details on the profile of students undertaking this course and ATAR-based offers,
download the Bachelor of Sport Business student profile (Word-36kb).
For applicants applying through VTAC, please download this
VTAC supplementary application form (Word - 229kb) and
submit it directly to Holmesglen.
Course structure
All new students commencing in a higher education course must attend their faculty course orientation and Holmesglen's higher education orientation.
Major studies
Sport management, athlete management, social media, sport business, sport development and coaching, sport event tourism, sport media, sport sponsorship, sport venue and event management, sports governance, sports marketing.
Work placements/internships
In the third year of the degree students are required to undertake a 228 hour (six-week full-time equivalent) internship which provides experience to assist with a seamless transition into the workforce upon fulfilling the course requirements. We have some of Australia’s leading sports organisations as internship hosts including Melbourne Stars, AFL Victoria, Cricket Victoria and Basketball Victoria.
This course is comprised of 23 subjects: 20 core subjects and three elective subjects.
ASSESSMENT
A variety of assessment methods are used, including practical strategy assessments, case studies, ePortfolios, essays, exams, individual and group presentations, reports, role play simulations and hurdle task requirements.
SUBJECTS
Management for sport organisations
Financial decision making for sport organisations
Sport development and coaching
Introduction to business communication
Introduction to public relations
Sports management information systems
Emerging media production
Sport venue and event management
Sport governance and strategy
Transition to professional practice
For details of credit points, learning outcomes, weekly contact hours, assessments, pre-requisites, co-requisites,
download the Bachelor of Sport Business subject summary (Word - 54kb).
Entry requirements
Good passes at Year 12/Matriculation the overseas equivalent or relevant senior employment
experience.
English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (Academic) with no individual bandscore
less than 6.0.
ADVANCED STANDING
You may be able to shorten the length of your studies by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training, or work and life experience. Read more about gaining advanced standing and credits.
Outcomes
QUALIFICATION AND RECOGNITION
After successfully completing this course, you will be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Sport Business.
PATHWAYS
The Bachelor of Sport Business degree can be used to apply for entry to relevant Masters or other relevant post-graduate qualifications.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Athlete manager, membership officer, marketing officer, fan engagement coordinator, partnership coordinator, sport and recreation officer, sport event coordinator, sport operations officer, sport tour coordinator, game development officer, media and digital officer.
How to apply
APPLY VIA AGENT
Holmesglen recommends international students apply through one of our accredited student recruitment agents. This will assist you in the preparation of all application documents and ensure that you are well counselled on the Australian Government's Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements for International students. Further information of the GTE requirements is available at: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au.
To find out more, visit How to Apply for International Students.
If you have further questions about your application, please contact our International Centre:
T: 03 9564 1703
E: intl@holmesglen.edu.au
RECRUITMENT
Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.
Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.
Fees
The above fees are per annum. These are indicative fees only.
Individual subject tuition fees are available for higher education courses.
TUITION ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Under the Higher Education Support Act 2003, Holmesglen Institute must meet tuition assurance requirements for persons, other than overseas students, who are enrolled in the higher education courses we offer in the event we cease to provide a course of study in which a student is enrolled. Overseas students refer to the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2002.
Annual tuition fee:
These are indicative fees only. Holmesglen reviews its tuition fees and other charges annually.
You will be required to pay the current fee that applies from the beginning of the next study period.
To find out more about fees or payment options, visit Fees for International Students.
TUITION ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
For more details, please refer to the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2002.