Bachelor of Sports Business (Leadership)

Location

NSW

Study Mode

Blended, Classroom, On Campus

Outcomes

Business Manager, Sports Event Manager, Sports Manager, Sports Marketer

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Qualification

Bachelor's Degree

Awarded By

Australian College of Physical Education

Duration

3 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Start Date

Enquire now for upcoming start dates

Payment Option

FEE-HELP, Payment plan, Upfront payment

How Much Will It Cost?

FEE-HELP

This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.

Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You’ll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $54,435 (2024-25 financial year).

Find out more about government study loans here.

Payment plan

Flexible payment plans are available for this course, making it easier to invest in your future. Enquire now to find out more!

Course Rundown

The Bachelor of Sport Business (Leadership) from the Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) will allow you to be fully equipped for a management role within the sport industry. This degree will broaden both your theoretical and technical knowledge of the sport industry.

The course will develop your specialist knowledge, including the legal, marketing, technological, administrative and financial aspects of the sport industry. This knowledge will also be combined with business skills that will help you manage not-for-profit and professional sports organisations, sporting events and facilities, athletes, and more. The Bachelor of Sport Business (Leadership) is taught by industry professionals, alongside multiple opportunities for sport-focused placements and internships. This degree will ensure that you are ready for work as soon as you graduate.

The Bachelor of Sport Business (Leadership) is available face-to-face on campus at Sydney Olympic Park, with some units available online.

Eligibility

Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) are not ATAR dependent.

Some options for entry are:

A minimum NSW HSC (Higher School Certificate) or equivalent meeting required standards in relevant subjects.
An Associate Diploma, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Tertiary Preparation Certificate from a TAFE or other recognised VET provider qualification.
One year of full-time or an equivalent study in a degree course at a recognised higher education institute in Australia or an equivalent

While a qualification can be accepted for admission into a diploma, associate degree or bachelor’s degree study, a higher performance standard is required for bachelor’s degree entry. Applicants who don’t meet the required standard can pursue associate degree or diploma study. Upon successful completing the diploma or associate degree study, you can articulate into the bachelor’s degree and apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. We also offer various alternative entry pathways.

For more information, please enquire.

FAQS

What You’ll Learn

In this sports business course, the subjects you will study include:

Introduction to sports business
Sport and the Social Context
Application of Maths and Statistics for Health and Sport
Administration for the Sport and Recreation Industry
IT in Sports Business Management
Accounting for Managers
Marketing for the Sport and Recreation Industry
Governance and Policy in Sport and Recreation
International Sport Business
Asset and Risk Management
Sport Recreation and the Law
Statutory Requirements for Sports Business
Sport and Human Resource Management
Health Policy and Politics
Leadership in Sport Business
Building Relationships in Sports Business
Facility and Risk Management
Public Relations and Media Management
Finance for the Sport and Recreation Industry
Research in Action (Sports Business)
Economics for Sports Business
Preparing for the Sport Industry of the Future
Event and Project Management
Entrepreneurship in the Sports Industry

Why study with Australian College of Physical Education

The Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) is one of Australia’s leading education providers when it comes to all things sports management, applied fitness, dance and physical education. Students here will graduate with the training to work as fitness professionals as well as the knowledge to manage their own businesses.

ACPE is one of the oldest higher education providers in NSW, providing a premier learning experience for over 100 years. By gaining your qualification at ACPE, you will receive a nationally recognised credential and have access to world-class athletic facilities and training that draws in students from all over the globe.

Student Support

A key value for the team at the Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) is to ensure their staff and students are well supported and are encouraged to develop both personally and professionally. ACPE has a Student Learning Services (SLS) resource centre which is a student’s hub for all things relating to academic skills and success throughout their studies. Students also have access to SMARTTHINKING - an online service that gives students 24-hour access to academic tutors and resources.

Where Will It Lead Me?

Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a nationally recognised, accredited Bachelor of Sports Business (Leadership) from the Australian College of Physical Education.

This degree will help launch your career in the sports business industry. Graduates can go on to work with a range of elite sports organisations ranging from the Sydney Swans and Cronulla Sharks to NSW Hockey and Surf Life Saving Australia.

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