Aim for an exciting career in sport or business, with a double degree from VU. Our Bachelor of Sport Management/Bachelor of Business prepares you for management, training and operational roles.

A double degree is an excellent way to extend your career options. Follow your passion into the sport and exercise sector as a sport planner, manager, administrator, event organiser, policy analyst, or programmer. Or aim for a business role that suits your interests and ambitions, choosing from our specialisations.

We teach important skills in:

• policy, planning and strategy
• team-sport management
• player welfare and support
• gym and exercise program administration
• community-based activity program coordination.

We offer fantastic work experience with sporting organisations. You'll graduate ready to plan, organise and lead activities at elite and community level.

Your understanding of planning, finance, marketing and people management will prepare you for a range of careers. Aim for a role in business, sporting organisations, local government, or outdoor adventure that matches your interests.

Areas where you may find exciting opportunities include:

• business consulting
• government agencies
• sport governing bodies
• sports clubs
• stadia and arenas
• gyms and leisure centres
• leisure planning and sport development units
• community welfare development agencies
• sports and leisure consultancies
• motor racing industry
• horse racing industry
• schools
• outdoor adventure camps
• adventure sport businesses
• corporate training consultancies
• local government community leisure units
• health education agencies
• youth work programs.

Average Australian salaries:

• sports coaches, instructors and officials, A$60,800
• sports administrators, A$74,800
• general managers, A$100,000