About Bachelor Of Sport Management in Victoria University

Overview

Gain the skills for a career in the sports, physical recreation and outdoor adventure sector with a Bachelor of Sport Management at Victoria University.

You will learn the techniques of management and their application to the sport and physical recreation industries including:

• planning
• human resource management
• finance
• leadership
• marketing
• performance evaluation.

By the time you graduate, you’ll be confident and ready to manage professional sport organisations, major sporting events, and sporting facilities. You’ll also be prepared to manage community sport programs, social development projects, outdoor adventure activities, and active recreation experiences.

VU is a leading sport university, and you’ll benefit from our extensive sports and physical recreation industry partnerships. Our classroom activities are blended with online and practical learning. By undertaking work placements, you’ll develop professional connections before you even graduate.

Career development and industry placement program

Everything you learn with VU has direct links to the real world. A key part of your studies will be experiencing the true nature of working in a professional sports environment in your industry placements.

You can choose your 70 hour and 140 hour placements based on your personal career aspirations.

We have qualified career specialists with a background in the sports industry who will support you. You’ll gain direct practical experience by taking what you learn in the classroom and applying it in the real world.

These placements will provide you with confidence and a competitive advantage in the workforce.

Placements and cadetships take place with VU partner organisations such as:

• Western Bulldogs Football Club
• Melbourne Storm
• Victorian Institute of Sport.

Careers in sport and recreation

The sport, fitness and physical recreation industries play a crucial and significant role in the health and wellbeing of Australians. There are diverse and expanding career opportunities in this sector.

Graduates of our Bachelor of Sport Management will be ready to work in a variety of roles in the sport and physical recreation industry. You may work in commercial or community sport, or outdoor adventure. You’ll be qualified to manage sport organisations, facilities, and events.

The career opportunities are broad, and each of the majors provides many exciting options. 

Sport & Active Communities major

You will be ideally placed to work as an administrator, officer or manager in:

• sport governing bodies
• sports clubs
• stadia and arenas
• local and state government agencies that focus on physical activity policies and issues
• gyms and leisure centres
• leisure planning and sport development units within local government spaces
• community welfare agencies
• youth work programs
• sports and leisure consultancies
• the motor or horse racing industry.

Outdoor Recreation Leadership major

You will be prepared to work as a sport management educator, leader or trainer for outdoor adventure programs in:

• schools
• outdoor adventure camps
• state government agencies
• adventure sport businesses
• corporate training consultancies
• local government community leisure units
• health education agencies
• youth work programs.

Employment for recreation officers,  sports club administrators, and fitness centre managers is expected to grow strongly over the next four years (JobOutlook(external link), JobOutlook(external link)).

Salary

Job options from the Bachelor of Sport Management are varied. As an example, the average annual salary of a sports or fitness centre manager in Australia is $64,428 (JobOutlook(external link)).

Further study

You could also go on to study a Master of Sport Business and Integrity, which will enable you to enhance your professional capabilities, and show how they can be used to maintain sports’ reputation for fair play, inclusiveness, transparency and integrity. You could also move into an Honours program, which gives you the opportunity to build your research skills, and complete a major research project.

Academic qualification equivalents:

• Generally requires you to have completed a secondary school qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS          :      Overall score of 6.0 (no band less than 6.0)
• TOEFL        :     Overall score of 67. Section score no less than:Listening: 12, Speaking: 18, Reading: 15, Writing: 21
• PTE             :      Overall score of 50-57 (no section score less than 50)

Victoria University Highlights

Victoria University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The average tuition fees and other expenses at Victoria University vary depending on the course and level of study. Here is a general overview of the estimated costs for international students:

1. Tuition fees: The tuition fees for international students at Victoria University range from approximately AUD$24,000 to AUD$40,000 per year, depending on the course and level of study.

2. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC): International students are required to have health insurance while studying in Australia. The cost of OSHC varies depending on the duration of your course and your chosen provider, but it generally ranges from approximately AUD$500 to AUD$2,000 per year.

3. Accommodation: The cost of accommodation will depend on whether you choose to live on or off campus, as well as the type of accommodation you choose. On-campus accommodation ranges from approximately AUD$200 to AUD$400 per week, while off-campus accommodation can range from AUD$150 to AUD$350 per week.

4. Living expenses: The cost of living in Melbourne will depend on your lifestyle and spending habits. As a general guide, you should budget for approximately AUD$20,000 to AUD$25,000 per year to cover expenses such as food, transportation, and entertainment.

It's important to note that these are only estimates, and the actual costs may vary depending on your individual circumstances. Additionally, domestic students may have different fee structures and funding options available to them. It's recommended to check the university's website for more detailed information on tuition fees and other expenses.