Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science / Bachelor of Business

The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science / Bachelor of Business at Murdoch University brings together scientific understanding of human movement with skills in business management and leadership. Over the four years of full-time study, students split their time between sport and exercise science units, covering physiology, biomechanics, movement analysis, and exercise prescription, and a business curriculum that includes marketing, management, and entrepreneurial strategy. This mix is ideal for those who want to work where sport, fitness, and business meet.

Australian double degrees are structured so that students take core units from both areas throughout each academic year, building up to the required credit points needed to graduate. Across eight semesters, students will complete a combination of theory-based and practical subjects. Work-integrated learning often features in the later years, with placements available in sporting clubs, gyms, government organisations, or business settings, providing direct experience with industry partners in Perth and beyond. This is valuable for understanding both on-the-ground athletic performance and back-office management.

The double qualification means students develop not only technical skills in sport and exercise testing, training program design, and athlete wellness, but also business know-how such as communications, budgeting, planning, and team leadership. The course also covers legal and ethical issues relevant to sport and fitness. Graduates come away with hands-on experience, a network built through placements, and insight into both performance and commercial aspects of the sector.

This course suits students who are motivated by sport and physical activity but want a broader skill set to work across different roles, whether that’s managing facilities, promoting health programs, working with community groups, starting a business, or coaching within the Australian sporting sector. Students should check the official page for the latest unit lists, credit structure, and practical placement details relevant to their goals.

• Sports administrator for Australian football or community clubs
• Fitness centre or gym manager
• Business development officer in sports or wellness organisations
• Performance coach or exercise consultant
• Event coordinator for sporting events
• Marketing or communications roles for professional sports teams
• Entrepreneur in the fitness, wellness, or recreation industries

Graduates can benefit from Australia's active sports sector and business climate, and are eligible for post-study work rights under the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485). Students can also work up to 48 hours per fortnight during study, helping them gain local experience.