Skip to content
careertips

HomeCoursesBusinessBachelor degree

Bachelor degree · university

Bachelor of Business (Sport Management)

This business degree focuses on running sports organisations, clubs and events.

How long it takes
3 years
full time
Entry ATAR
From 40.2
Lowest offered at La Trobe University, 2020
How you can study
Online, on campus or a mix
Includes a work placement
Taught by
4 providers
4 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in how sport is run and managed
  • a knack for organising people and events
  • comfort with numbers and basic budgets
  • clear communication skills for working with teams

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where you can study this course

There are 4 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

  • Deakin University

    Melbourne Burwood, VIC

    More about Deakin University

    4.4from 2,192 Google reviews

    ATAR
    68.15 lowest
    (80.15 median, 2026)
    How you study
    Online or on campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027
    Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
    • Support services are helpful for students

    What to weigh up

    • Enrolment and admin can be slow
  • University of Canberra

    Canberra, ACT

    4.0from 487 Google reviews

    ATAR
    49.4 lowest
    (57.45 median, 2024)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Website for University of Canberra (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Staff are helpful and friendly

    What to weigh up

    • Teaching quality varies between staff
  • La Trobe University

    Melbourne, VIC

    4.3from 1,101 Google reviews

    ATAR
    40.2 lowest
    (55.1 median, 2020)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Course page for La Trobe University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Lecturers are friendly and supportive

    What to weigh up

    • Admin and support can be slow to respond
    • Some find courses light on practical content
  • Torrens University Australia

    Brisbane (Fortitude Valley), Sydney (Surry Hills), Torrens University Australia, Online, NSW, QLD

    4.0from 1,386 Google reviews

    How you study
    Online, on campus or a mix
    (full or part time)
    Fee
    $21,000 a year
    (Full fee)
    Website for Torrens University Australia (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Student services staff are friendly and helpful
    • Staff respond quickly and resolve issues

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Business (Sport Management).

  • Sport management
  • Sport marketing
  • Sport law and governance
  • Facility and event management
  • Work placement

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
  5. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

Questions people ask

Who is this qualification for?

This qualification is for people who want to work in sport management. It is a bachelor degree in business with a focus on sport.

Do I need experience or other qualifications first?

Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose.

Related courses

Course Seeker, run by the Tertiary Admissions Centres and the Australian Government Department of Education. Google reviews. Pay and shortage status from Jobs and Skills Australia.