Course essentials
ATAR
If you receive an ATAR equal to or above the guaranteed ATAR, and meet the course prerequisites and any extra requirements, you're guaranteed a place.
A lowest adjusted ATAR shows the lowest selection rank (ATAR plus adjustments) offered a place last year. It's not a guaranteed entry score and changes annually.
This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
Entry requirements
Credit
A full-time study load is 120 credits a year (usually four 15-credit units each semester). 120 credits equal one equivalent full-time student load (EFTSL). Each credit point equals about 10 hours of learning, so a 15-credit unit means roughly 150 hours.
Study mode
Study modes tell you how teaching and learning will be delivered for your course and include where and when classes can be scheduled, what you'll do and the tech you'll use.
Duration
Start dates
Locations
Course overview
The sport industry is moving faster than ever, driven by digital innovation, global market growth, and new commercial opportunities. Our Bachelor of Sport Management is designed to move at that same pace, with a focus on the high-impact skills that modern sport organisations actually need. Whether you want to manage professional athletes, run world-class facilities, or lead marketing campaigns for global sporting brands, this degree provides the blueprint to get you there.
We treat your education like a high-performance training camp. You’ll dive into core business pillars, including finance, HR, digital marketing, and governance, but specifically tailored for the sports business environment. You’ll learn how to analyse data, navigate complex policies, and lead teams through the shifting demands of the industry. It’s about building the analytical and creative mindset required to turn industry challenges into winning strategies.
We believe the best way to learn the game is to be on the field. That’s why our curriculum is packed with industry-connected projects, guest lectures from current pros, and real-world case studies. You won’t just be sitting in a lecture hall; you’ll be building a professional network from day one. By the time you graduate, you’ll have the practical experience, the communication skills, and the industry connections to land roles in everything from community sport clubs to major international sporting enterprises.
When you join this program, you’re choosing a pathway that prioritises your career readiness. If you're starting via our Diploma of Business and Sports Management, you’ll kick things off at the Melbourne City FC headquarters for a truly immersive experience, before transitioning to our Berwick university campus. By your final year, you’ll be ready to hit the ground running with intensive co-operative placements that bridge the gap between student and professional.
IT requirements
To do this course you’ll need a fast and reliable computer and access to high-speed internet. Expect to use about 5GB of data per month for every unit you’re doing. Find out more about the minimum IT requirements for studying with us.
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Student support
The support we offer is second to none. Need academic help? No problem. Extra access or financial assistance? Let’s see what we can do. View our student services.
The fine print
The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol.
Federation University uses Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (for eligible students) to deliver training.
School department
Exercise & Sport Science
Course co-ordinator
Berwick (on campus) - Meghan Casey
Career paths
Fees and scholarships
Tuition fee information
Commonwealth Supported Places are subsidised by the Australian Government. The tuition fee is called the student contribution amount. The indicative fee above is based on a typical first-year enrolment for this course and should be used as a guide only. For 0.5 EFTSL (60 credit point) courses the certificate fee is displayed. Your fee will depend on the units you chose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and any approved credit you receive.
How it's calculated
The government sets the fee each year. The amount depends on the discipline area and band of each unit. 2026 annual student contribution amounts for 1 EFTSL (equivalent full-time student load) range from $4,738 (Band 1) to $17,399 (Band 4). The sample course structure below link to the EFTSL, Band and fee for each unit or you can use our unit search to find these details.
Other fees
You will also need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Fee assistance
If you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan, you can defer the payment of all or part of your student contribution fee. If you’re also eligible for a SA-HELP loan, you can defer your SSAF payment too. You won’t have to start paying either loan back until your income reaches the compulsory repayment threshold.
Scholarships
There’s a range of scholarships and grants available. Find out what you can apply for.
Course details
Start dates
Semester 1, 2027
1 March 2027
Locations
Berwick (on campus)
Contact hours
Approximately 16-20 hours per week
Work integrated learning
Placement
This program requires a total of 450 placement hours, across 64 days.
Sample course structure
Here’s what the course structure could look like. It’s just an example (so don’t use it for enrolment). Interested in the details? You can find current course structure or select a single unit name below to find out what it’s about and how much it costs.
- Creativity and Innovation15 credit pointsGPENT1501
- Leading Organisations15 credit pointsBUMGT2623
- Introduction to International Sport Management15 credit pointsISMAN1001
- Sport Event Management15 credit pointsISMAN1002
- Professional Identity (Business)15 credit pointsCOOPB1001
- Management Principles15 credit pointsGPMGT1501
- Human Resource Management for Sport15 credit pointsISMAN1007
- Digital Media Marketing15 credit pointsISMAN2005
- Managing Sport Development15 credit pointsISMAN1003
- Psychosocial Aspects of Health Behaviour15 credit pointsHEALT1705
- Sports Performance Management15 credit pointsISMAN1006
- Sport Finance15 credit pointsISMAN2003
- Sport Policy15 credit pointsISMAN2007
- Health and Physical Activity Promotion15 credit pointsHEALT1706
- International Sports Law15 credit pointsISMAN2002
- Evidence and Data Analytics for Sport Management15 credit pointsISMAN2009
- Co-operative Placement 1 (Sport Management)30 credit pointsCOOPS2013
- Sport, Media and Public Relations15 credit pointsISMAN3001
- Management of Sport Facilities15 credit pointsISMAN3003
- Co-operative Placement 2 (Sport Management)30 credit pointsCOOPS2014
- Applied Sport Marketing15 credit pointsISMAN3002
- Managing Injury Prevention in Sport15 credit pointsISMAN3004
Entry requirements
Entry requirements (year 12)
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English
Entry requirements (non year 12)
Admission criteria for applicants currently year 12 and recent secondary graduates (past two years)
This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
Units 3 and 4: A study score of at least 20 in any English.
Admission criteria for applications with Higher Education study
Compulsory: Previous higher education studies with results at a pass level or above, including any 'single subjects of study', or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory course such as Federation Access Studies (FAST).
Admission criteria for applications with a Vocational Education and Training study
Compulsory: Successful completion of a relevant VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
Admission criteria for applications with work and life experience
Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies will not be eligible for entry into this course. Applicants in this category should consider a pathway course such as Federation Access Studies (FAST)
English language requirements
Overall Academic IELTS band score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent.
Extra requirements
Essential requirements for enrolment and graduation
Working with children check
Compulsory: Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information click here
How you apply will depend on your current situation – school leaver, tertiary background or life experience – and whether you’re also applying for courses at other institutions. Visit our how to apply page to find out more.
Ready to fill out your application? You might need these codes:
- Direct application
- Yes
- Federation University code
- PI5
Credit, pathways and RPL
The following articulation agreements are available for this course.
- PM1 Diploma of Business and Sports Management (Higher Education) - Federation University (120 credit points) (GPENT1501; BUMGT2623; ISMAN1001 ;ISMAN1002 ;COOPB1001 ;GPMGT1501; ISMAN1007; ISMAN2005)
- This course recognises relevant non-formal and informal prior learning and experiences, as long as you meet the admission eligibility rules and procedures, and any RPL unit exclusions.
Hear from our staff
Hi, my name is Dr Bryce Magnuson and I'm a marketing lecturer within the Institute of Innovation, Science and Sustainability at Federation University. My favourite part of the Bachelor of Business would be the industry placement component, and this is because of the opportunities that it presents our students. The university has good relationships with a range of businesses, which means our students can build on what they've learned their degree while getting practical experience in a variety of industries. This exposure to industry and the chance network, these are incredibly important for student pathways after university. The most interesting parts of the programme. These come from the experience and knowledge that my colleagues bring to the classroom. They're industry insights and expertise, meaning that classes have a practical relevance, and this bridges the gap between theory and practise. We see students develop those key critical thinking and problem-solving skills that will serve them well out in the industry. A real stand out of the Bachelor of Business is the learning environment, the electives that combine to make our majors. These are designed to have small tutorials, and this gives students better access to their lecturers and this makes a really great learning experience. Fun fact, one of my favourite hobbies is kayaking.