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The University of Notre Dame Australia

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Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management

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The Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Sport & Recreation Management at the University of Notre Dame Australia combines business skills with sport and recreation management expertise, preparing students for diverse careers in the industry.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 - 5.5 years full-time
Course Code
3078, 045097C
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

Overview

Do you want to specialise in sports and recreation management with a strong business background? The University of Notre Dame Australia's Bachelor of Commerce double-degree with a Bachelor of Sport & Recreation Management will enable you to study the management of human and physical resources and facilities in the sport and recreation industry. You will gain a sound knowledge of the bio-physical, behavioural and socio-cultural foundations of sport and physical activities, combined with a range of management skills and knowledge necessary to work in various sports and recreation professions. Contact us today to find out more about this exciting double degree.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Entry requirements WA

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

  • Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank* of 70
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25

*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.

Applicants with Higher Education

  • Successful completion of 4 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*
  • Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

* Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

  • Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:

  • Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required*.
  • Completion of STAT with scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section*.
  • Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education section above.

*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).

Study locations

Fremantle

What you will learn

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Commerce graduates will be able to:

  1. Apply the professional skills of their chosen business discipline through the ethical delivery of strategy, advice and services
  2. Reflect on their performance and implement change as necessary
  3. Think critically, reason and use judgment in preparation for their professional practice
  4. Identify relevant evidence-based research for use in professional analysis and advice
  5. Identify their own values and beliefs and be empowered to act on these values to advocate for people with whom they are engaged

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management graduates will be able to:

  1. Exemplify the professional requirements in the area of Sport and Recreation Management in terms of ethical delivery of strategy, advice and services
  2. Apply theories and practice of Sport and Recreation Management
  3. Create and deploy effective business strategies in the Sport and Recreation Management industry
  4. Effectively analyse and manage ethical matters
  5. Employ critical reflection to encourage on-going learning to maintain and improve professional knowledge and skills
  6. Think critically, reason and use judgment preparation for their professional practice
  7. Use evidence-based research in the preparation of professional analysis and advice

Career pathways

Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors; the following careers are open to graduates: International business consultant, accountant, management consultant, financial counsellor, player-manager, recreation centre manager, professional sporting club manager, sport and recreation association administrator, state government department officer, local/regional council administrator.

Course structure

Program summaryCoursesUnits of CreditCore Curriculum courses50Business Foundation courses200Sport & Recreation Management compulsory courses265Sport & Recreation Management practicum courses75Business elective units - depending up on the Bachelor of Commerce Major choice(as specified in the Regulation Appendices)190Total units of credit in the double degree805Core Curriculum
  • CORE I: Foundations of Wisdom
  • CORE II: Elective
    • Electives in philosophy and/or theology
    • Professional embedded electives that integrate studies in a profession with philosophy and/or theology
    • An option to undertake a pilgrimage embedded in the study of the philosophy and theology of pilgrimage, e.g., World Youth Day
    • An option to undertake a course that integrates philosophy & theology with community service and charity work
    • An option to undertake an elective in philosophy, theology, and the liberal arts contained within an international experience

Credit for prior study or work

Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at The University of Notre Dame Australia.
92.9%
Overall satisfaction
88.1%
Skill scale
88.1%
Teaching scale
60.5%
Employed full-time