International students, launch your career in the diverse and rapidly growing field of sports management.
We are Australia's largest provider of teaching programs in sport and exercise science. Benefit from our close links with groups such as the Victorian and Australian Institutes of Sport, Western Bulldogs and the AFL.
With our state-of-the-art, $68 million sport and learning precinct, you will enter a highly engaging, switched-on environment.
Gain the skills to take your advance your career you can study at TAFE or degree level.
Bachelor degrees (undergraduate)
Bachelor of Business
Duration
3 years
Campus
City Campus, India Online, VU Brisbane, VU Online, VU Sydney
Delivery mode
Hybrid, Online Self-Paced, VU Online
Graduate business-ready with hands-on industry experience and cutting-edge digital skills by studying a Bachelor of Business degree at Victoria University.
Bachelor of Outdoor Education and Environmental Science
Duration
3 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
Hybrid
Prepare for a career working in nature, with a Bachelor of Outdoor Education and Environmental Science from VU.
Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership
Duration
3 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
Hybrid
Launch an exciting career in the great outdoors, with Victoria University's Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership – enquire now.
Bachelor of Sport Management
Gain the skills for a management career in sports, physical recreation or outdoor adventure, with a Bachelor of Sport Management at Victoria University.
Duration
3 years
Campus
City Campus
Delivery mode
In person
Bachelor of Sport Management/Bachelor of Business
Aim for an exciting career in sport management, training and other business roles, with a Bachelor of Sport Management/Bachelor of Business from Victoria University – enquire now.
Duration
4 years
Campus
City Campus
Delivery mode
Hybrid
Bachelor of Sport Science
Duration
3 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
Hybrid
Join Australia's leading sport university and gain the very best knowledge for a professional career in the sport and exercise industry.
Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Sport Management
Duration
4 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
Hybrid
This double degree provides you with the capabilities and understandings of human movement, and the structure, practices and participant needs of the Australian sport, exercise and active recreation sector.
Bachelor of Youth Work/Bachelor of Sport Management
Aim for a career that combines your passion for sport with the rewards of youth work; enquire now. Our double degree gives you in-demand skills and knowledge to help young people reach their potential.
Duration
4 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
Hybrid, In person
Undergraduate certificate
Undergraduate Certificate in Sport Science
Gain foundational knowledge of sport and exercise science with an Undergraduate Certificate in Sport Science from Victoria University.
Duration
0.5 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
In person
Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in Business
Specialise in your area of interest, and take the next step in your professional career, with a Graduate Diploma in Business from Victoria University – enquire now.
Duration
1 year
Campus
City Campus, VU Sydney
Delivery mode
Hybrid
Graduate Certificate in Sport and Exercise Science
Gain the foundational skills and knowledge to succeed in the global sport industry with a Graduate Certificate of Sport and Exercise Science at Victoria University.
Duration
0.5 years
Campus
City Campus
Delivery mode
Hybrid
Graduate Certificate in Sport Integrity
This course addresses the continuing concern about sport’s capacity to act on the positive social values it has traditionally upheld.
Duration
0.5 years
Campus
City Campus
Delivery mode
Hybrid
Postgraduate research
Master of Applied Research
Duration
2 years
Campus
City Campus, Footscray Park, St Albans, Werribee
Delivery mode
In person
Gain a solid foundation in research methods before undertaking a thesis related to health or sport with the Master of Applied Research.
Doctor of Philosophy
Duration
4 years
Campus
City Campus, Footscray Park, St Albans, Werribee
Delivery mode
In person
Undertake your PhD in a world-leading research centre. Victoria University's Institute for Health and Sport (IHES) provides expert supervision in a wide range of disciplines.
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)
Duration
4 years
Campus
City Campus, Footscray Park, St Albans, Werribee
Delivery mode
In person
Receive intensive research training before beginning an innovative thesis in the broad areas of health and sport with our integrated PhD program.
Master of Research
Duration
1.5 years
Campus
City Campus, Footscray Park, St Albans, Werribee
Delivery mode
In person
Complete a Master of Research in 18 months, in the areas of industry, community or urban development. This degree is tailored to graduates with a related bachelor degree, or an honours degree in a different discipline.
TAFE certificates & diplomas
Certificate IV in Leadership and Management BSB40520
Campus
Industry
Build your leadership skills for management and supervisory roles with the Certificate IV in Leadership and Management at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Can't find your course?
Studying sports management at VU
At Victoria University (VU), we want you to follow your passion and excel in the industry you've always dreamed of.
We're one of Australia's most industry-connected institutions, and are one of the top 2% of universities in the world.
You'll learn from leading industry professionals who combine theory with practice to prepare you for your career from day one.
Careers
Many of our graduates gain employment in the following roles:
- management (sport/recreation)
- youth worker
- sports administration.
