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Bachelor of Sport Management

This degree prepares people to run sport organisations, events and facilities.

How long it takes
2 to 3 years
full time
Level
Bachelor degree
University
How you can study
On campus
Taught by
3 providers
VIC, QLD

Is this course right for you?

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

It helps to have

  • an interest in sport and how it is run
  • good communication skills
  • a willingness to work with people
  • basic organisational skills

Before you start

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

Where this course can take you

No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.

Jobs a degree can help with

None of these jobs needs a set qualification.

  • Sports Administrator

    Sports administrators keep clubs, associations and recreation facilities running by managing memberships, facilities, budgets and events.

    Median pay$147,900

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.

Where you can study this course

There are 3 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.

  • Victoria University

    City Flinders, Footscray Park, VIC

    3.9from 1,562 Google reviews

    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027
  • Bond University

    Gold Coast, QLD

    4.4from 303 Google reviews

    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Jan 2027
    Fee
    $55,200 a year
    (Full fee)
    Course page for Bond University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Staff are friendly, caring and helpful
    • Small class sizes give personalised attention

    What to weigh up

    • Fees are on the higher side
    • Admissions can be slow to sort out
  • Federation University Australia

    Berwick, VIC

    4.2from 562 Google reviews

    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Sport Management.

  • Sport management
  • Sport marketing and communication
  • Event and facility management
  • Sport and the law
  • Community sport and recreation

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. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

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