Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management)

The Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) at Deakin University is a four-year, double-degree programme designed to prepare graduates for dynamic roles at the intersection of sport, health, and management. This comprehensive course balances core knowledge in exercise and sport science with essential skills in business and sport management, offering students unique insights into the commercial and scientific aspects of the sports industry.

Structured across eight semesters, students complete a series of units typically worth 24 credit points per degree, covering subjects such as human physiology, biomechanics, sport marketing, facility management, and leadership in sport. The curriculum includes opportunities for work-integrated learning where students may participate in placements or industry-based projects, enabling them to apply theory in real-world sport and business settings. A capstone experience, such as a major industry project or research task, consolidates their learning and prepares them for graduation.

Graduates build practical skills in exercise testing, prescription, athlete development, event and facility management, as well as business analysis and strategic planning applicable across the sport sector. The programme is ideal for students aiming to combine a passion for sport and health with business acumen, and is particularly suited for those aspiring to careers in sport organisations, fitness enterprises, team or athlete management, or who aim to progress into leadership positions.

Studying in Melbourne, a global sporting hub, students benefit from industry links to sporting clubs, fitness centres, health providers, and business organisations. Graduates are well-positioned to meet requirements for professional accreditation by relevant Australian bodies where applicable. International students can make use of work rights of up to 48 hours per fortnight during study, and may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) after graduation. For full details on entry requirements and structure, consult the official Deakin University course page.

• Sport and exercise scientist in elite sport teams or health organisations
• Sport facility or event manager in stadiums, clubs or fitness centres
• Business manager or administrator in sport governing bodies and commercial sport enterprises
• Sport development officer in local government or community organisations
• Marketing or sponsorship coordinator in Australian sport and recreation industries
• Sport policy adviser or analyst within government and industry associations
• Health promotion and wellness consultant