Bachelor of Sport Management/Bachelor of Business at Victoria University

Overview

Aim for an exciting career in sport or business, with a double degree from VU. Our Bachelor of Sport Management/Bachelor of Business prepares you for management, training and operational roles.

A double degree 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.

We teach 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.

Sports and business specialisations

Study core skills in management, marketing, business practices and sports practices. Then choose your own path in one of our specialisations:

• Outdoor Recreation Leadership
• Sport and Active Communities
• Accounting
• Event Management
• Human Resource Management.

Sports career development and placements

During your degree, you'll take part in a placement program which give you valuable work experience and industry contacts.

Placements are hosted by 350 different organisations in the following fields:

• sport and exercise science
• sport management
• sport coaching
• recreation
• outdoor education.

We have over 200 partnerships and affiliations with peak sporting bodies, professional and community sporting clubs, and public-health and education groups. Our partners offer work placements and contacts within the industry. They include:

• AFL
• Melbourne Storm
• Melbourne Rebels
• Hockey Victoria
• Cricket Victoria
• Western Bulldogs Football Club
• Coburg Football Club
• Western Jets Football Club
• Greyhound Racing Victoria
• Football Federation Victoria
• Richmond Football Club
• Victorian Institute of Sport.

Our Career Development & Employability program is designed to help you choose your career direction, and to teach you to market yourself.

VU's College of Business also offers work experience opportunities.

Careers in sport management and business

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
• stadia 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

Average Australian salaries:

• sports coaches, instructors and officials, A$60,800 (JobOutlook(external link))
• sports administrators, A$74,800 (JobOutlook(external link))
• general managers, A$100,000 (JobOutlook(external link)).