Bachelor of Global Sport Business Management (International)

This International Dual Degree provides you with an opportunity to gain valuable international experience while receiving two degrees.

Graduates will receive both a Bachelor of Global Sport Business Management (International) from ECU and a BSc (Hons) Global Sport Management from the University of Portsmouth (UK).

This course provides specific, industry-focused knowledge and practical skills for a career in the dynamic and globalised sport industry, including the fast-paced and growth area of event management.

You'll develop disciplinary knowledge and skills in the key aspects of sport delivery systems, sport and recreation facilities and services management, culturally responsive sport leadership and programming for diverse community needs, business environments and markets, culture and professional identity development, human resource management in sport organisations, event operations management, sales and marketing in global sport business, sport law, sport and event funding, finance and economics, sport entrepreneurship and business venturing, operational and strategic management in sport, sport stadia, venue and event management, marketing analytics and business research and planning.

Students also undertake a range of work placements and project work with relevant industry organisations in local and international contexts.

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

1. Apply broad and coherent knowledge to a range of sport business situations, incorporating international/global/cultural perspectives.
2. Access, analyse and critically evaluate relevant information to solve challenging global sport business problems systematically.
3. Communicate sport business knowledge, concepts and advice persuasively and clearly in both written and oral formats, using relevant technology.
4. Collaborate effectively in sport business team settings to produce measurable outcomes.
5. Generate creative ideas for sport business innovations that respond to opportunities and constant change.
6. Reflect on feedback and critique one's own performance in order to identify and plan opportunities for development.
7. Value professional behaviours and/or personal citizenship that reflect an appreciation of the interrelationship between business ethics and corporate social responsibility in sport business settings.

1. Apply broad and coherent knowledge to a range of sport business situations, incorporating international/global/cultural perspectives.
2. Access, analyse and critically evaluate relevant information to solve challenging global sport business problems systematically.
3. Communicate sport business knowledge, concepts and advice persuasively and clearly in both written and oral formats, using relevant technology.
4. Collaborate effectively in sport business team settings to produce measurable outcomes.
5. Generate creative ideas for sport business innovations that respond to opportunities and constant change.
6. Reflect on feedback and critique one's own performance in order to identify and plan opportunities for development.
7. Value professional behaviours and/or personal citizenship that reflect an appreciation of the interrelationship between business ethics and corporate social responsibility in sport business settings.

There are career opportunities in a range of professional, commercial, not-for-profit and government sport, recreation and event organisations at local, state, national and international levels. Roles may involve managing aspects of clubs, associations and federations, events, facilities, sport and entertainment venues, player and athlete development, programs, activities and services, sales, communications and marketing or the hiring, training and supervising of staff.

Sport Development Manager, Sport Marketing and Sponsorship Manager, Sport Corporate Relationships Manager, Sport Communications Manager, Sport Social Media Manager, Sport Membership Manager, Sport Club Manager, Player Manager, Fan Engagement Manager, Sport Venue Manager

• Bachelor of Global Sport Business Management