What is a Bachelor of Business in Sports Management?
A Bachelor of Business in Sports Management delivers the theoretical and technical knowledge to effectively operate within the global sporting industry. You will investigate the historical foundations of sport, management principles, cultural influences and the role of governance in sporting competitions. This qualification will give you a keen understanding of how sport positively impacts local communities and wider society.
Learning outcomes
- Become involved in building and binding communities through the love of the game.
- Learn the role of governance in sport, and how to use it to your best advantage.
- Discover the principles behind founding and maintaining a viable league.
- Work with individuals, teams and leagues to generate positive outcomes.
This is an AQF Level 7 course delivered by Torrens University Australia Ltd.
* For more details on international student study options.
Career opportunities
Career paths
- Sports Tourism Officer
- Events Manager
- Community Organiser
- Sports Project Manager
- Sport Journalist/Promoter
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Career paths
- Sports Tourism Officer
- Events Manager
- Community Organiser
- Sports Project Manager
- Sport Journalist/Promoter
Subjects and units
This course comprises of 24 subjects, which includes 16 core subjects, including 300 hours of industry placement, and 8 elective subjects. Each subject involves 10 hours of study per week, comprising 3 hours of facilitated study and 7 hours self-directed study.
International students must not enrol in more than one-third (33%) of online subjects over their course, and must study at least one face-to-face subject each study period. Please note that due to COVID-19, authorities have provided exceptions to the usual face-to-face learning requirements. For more information, visit Study in Australia.
International students on a student visa are required to study full time (i.e. must complete a minimum of 1.0 EFTSL of study per year). For the latest information on study locations, please check the entry requirements flyer.
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Year 3
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Electives
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Business Communications | BIZ101The aim of this subject is to provide you with the knowledge and skills to enhance your personal effectiveness, employability, and academic success. This subject introduces you to the concepts of business communications and transferable academic skills. You will examine the different stakeholders and communication contexts which occur in the internal and external business environment, developing the skills and knowledge to effectively interpret and deliver messages in a variety of business situations. This subject will provide you with essential business skills in information literacy, presenting, writing, academic integrity and the use of technology.
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Understanding People and Organisations | BIZ102The aim of this subject is to develop an understanding of modern organisations, their structure and how people collaborate within these structures to achieve the organisation’s strategic objectives and deal with the uncertainty of the 21st Century economy. This knowledge will form a foundation of theoretical knowledge about organisational behaviour that will be built on in future subjects. Moreover, it will develop the student’s emotional intelligence and the understanding of their strengths and their application in the business context. These learning objectives will be achieved through a mixture of theoretical readings, class discussions and group projects focusing on how theoretical concepts apply to the work environment. Additionally, reflective journals will be used to apply theory to develop the students own professional capability.
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Customer Experience Management | BIZ104The 21st Century economy is dynamic and driven by customers ever changing wants and needs. To remain competitive businesses need to understand what their customers want and how to deliver a quality customer experience that goes beyond the product or service offering. This subject explores how a customers’ perceptions – both conscious and subconscious – effect their relationship with a brand’s value proposition. Students will explore how a customer’s interactions with a brand during the customer life cycle will determine levels of customer satisfaction. Students will analyze Customer Journey Mapping techniques, Employees engagement in the customer experience strategy and metrics of satisfaction, loyalty and advocacy.
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Marketing Fundamentals | MKT101AStudents will gain a solid foundation in the marketing discipline introducing relevant and contemporary concepts, theories and models. The unit magnifies the importance of understanding consumer behaviour, segmentation, targeting and positioning, the extended marketing mix and ethics in marketing. Industry relevance provides students with the opportunity of applying key concepts in practical settings. These marketing foundations are expanded on in other subjects available as electives.
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Introduction to Sport Management | SPO101In this subject students will be introduced to the field of Sport Management. Students will investigate the historical foundations of sport, management principles, socio-cultural influences of sport, and the role of governance in sport. Students will investigate the role sport plays in building communities and analyse the importance that professional sport plays in contemporary society.
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Sports Marketing | SPO102Marketing of sports and recreation is more than simply about the product; it is about broader health and wellness, entertainment, community and generating team or brand loyalty. This unit applies the marketing principles and mix to the field of sports and recreation, to take a broader view on how marketing can support health promotion and advocacy through sport.
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Accounting for Decision Making | BIZ201The subject aims to provide non-accounting students with a broad, business-based introduction to the conceptual foundations of accounting and finance. The use of management accounting information assists in key areas of planning, controlling, reporting, and decision making. It introduces students to basic concepts and functions of the balance sheet, profit and loss statements, cash flow statements, techniques for analysing financial statements investment decisions, full costing and opportunity costing analysis and managing working capital.
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The Business Environment | BIZ202
The aim of this subject is to help students develop an understanding of how organisations work and the ability to evaluate factors that influence them. This includes all aspects of modern business and the changing external environmental forces at the micro and macro level.
Students should be able to take a strategic view of a business and contribute to the process of developing and implementing strategy. The focus will be on the political, legal, economic, social, cultural and technological environment. Analytical techniques will be used to uncover the opportunities and threats to businesses. An awareness of potential risks and challenges as well as corporate social responsibility of the organisation will be introduced as a key learning goal.
This case-based unit is designed to provide an overview of the business environment at the global, market and organisational level. This subject is designed to develop effective problem solving, critical analysis, and communication skills around the contemporary issues challenging the pursuit of sustainable business practice.
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Sports Law | SPO201Sports law as a discipline cuts across a number of areas of law such as corporation law, contract law, employment law, competition law, intellectual property, criminal law and tort law. In addition, there are a number of areas of law which are specific to sport such as anti-doping policy, sports disciplinary issues, player agency and selection processes. This subject will examine a number of these areas and will analyse the way in which sport and law interact. Students will analyse a number of legal issues connected to the organisation of sporting events, the communication of such events to the public, and participation in sporting events and organisations.
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Managing Teams | SPO202There are more to sports teams than the team playing the sport. There are the support teams, the behind the scenes teams, the training teams, and so forth. Being able to manage a team in different circumstances for different outcomes is the focus of this unit, drawing on theory and practice from industry as well as sports literature, paying particular attention to different leadership models and team roles.
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Managing Sports Facilities | SPO203This subject requires students investigate how to manage, plan and evaluate the sporting facilities that sports teams and local communities rely on for their recreational and sporting needs. Different types of sports venues, construction and refurbishment, venue design, risk management, technology, and venue management will be discussed in detail.
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Organisational Creativity and Innovation | BIZ301This subject seeks to build the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to succeed as an entrepreneur. These knowledge and skills are then applied to identify and evaluate innovative high-growth product and service opportunities in the context of a start-up, a corporation, a not-for-profit or a government institution. The subject equips students with practical skills, including creativity tools, cash-flow modelling, business model analysis and lean experimentation.
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Industry Consulting Project | IND301A
Industry Consulting Project (IND301A) enables you to apply theory and learning into practical work situations.
You will experience personal growth through setting own career goals, learning how to plan and navigate your career in constantly changing work environments. You will learn how to maximise continuous learning, identify professional development needs and accept responsibility to self for project completion.
You will also be able to apply conceptual and theoretical knowledge in practical solutions in the workplace by engaging in a ‘live brief’ in conjunction with an industry client. You will learn how to unpack an undefined business challenge into achievable outcomes, individually and/or as a team by utilising your research and problem-solving skills in a consultancy setting.
Students completing the subject are eligible for 100 hours of credit towards the 300 hours of industry-related experience.
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Ethics and Sustainability | MGT301AThis subject is built on broad aspects of sustainable development, corporate responsibility, stakeholder thinking and accountability. It explores how organisations acknowledge their impact of their activities in economic, social, and environmental terms. Students will examine why organisations around the world are increasingly moving to reduce the adverse effects of business operations on their stakeholders and local communities. It discusses some of the most common practices associated with environmental ethics evolving to sustainability ethics. It also examines the link between social responsibility and corporate governance. This course will equip you with a set of tools for managing and leading organisations more ethically and sustainably.
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Health and Advocacy Strategies | SPO301This course challenges students to utilize sports and recreation to make an impact. Mental health problems and disorders contribute significantly to the burden of disease; unipolar depression is now the second leading cause of disability worldwide. Students will learn about the strong relationship between mental health and physical health. Mental health disorders and problems with alcohol and other drugs are closely intertwined and linked to the social determinants of health for which sport and recreation can play a pivotal role. It introduces students to being change agents, teaching them how to recognise health needs in a community and equipping them with the skills they need to communicate to a wide variety of audiences, preparing them to engage with communities to promote health and engage in health advocacy with intersectoral stakeholders and influencers. Strategies to engage with different communities through sport, and form of partnerships with other sectors will be a key focus of this subject.
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Sports Consulting Project | SPO302
This subject is designed to give students the opportunity to apply their learning in an industry setting and utilise an array of relevant frameworks, models and other analytical tools. Students will have the chance to participate in teams while working on a practical, real life client case that will simulate an authentic industry project. Students will identify the main issues of a business problem/opportunity; formulate sound recommendations to address the problem/opportunity; and communicate these in a concise and clear manner to clients.
Students completing the subject are eligible for 60 hours of credit towards the 300 hours of industry placement.
- Year 1 - two 100 level
- Year 2 - two 100 level, one 200 level
- Year 3 - two 100 level, one 300 level
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Exploring Gastronomy | EGY101This subject introduces the student to gastronomy and gastronomic heritage, focussing on the role of beverages, the history of meals and their significance to both guests and service providers, the history and importance of restaurants and the development of gastronomic writing. Contemporary regional and indigenous cuisines are explored, including the importance of ethical foods such as organics, the slow food movement, socially responsible food and sustainable or eco gastronomy. This subject focuses strongly on gastronomic tourism, and uses case studies and practical assessments of both Australian and international gastronomic destinations to illustrate the rise, opportunities and challenges and innovations of sustaining such tourism. The impacts of gastronomic tourism, issues relating to regional destination marketing, and the growth of both food and wine tourism are examined through an introduction to wine varieties and their influence on food.
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Introduction to Events | EVN101This subject provides an introduction to the nature and characteristics of the event industry, which has developed into a significant business sector. It covers the different types of events that make up the industry, job opportunities, the many stakeholders involved, how an event is developed and staged, as well as the importance of this sector in the economic and social development of the community.
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Event Concepts and Design | EVT101AThis subject introduces the student to the event design and development process; from initial concept through to implementation. The subject aims to expose the student to varied event themes and design concepts whilst introducing them to the implementation (operations and staging) issues that accompany the design process.
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Front Office Operations | FOO101The Rooms Division within a hotel is a key revenue generating area within the context of hotel operations. This subject will introduce students to the Front Office department within the Rooms Division and how it plays an integral role in the overall customer experience. In particular, students will learn how critical the effective use of Property Management System (PMS) Micros Opera can contribute to the overall guest experience through the various functions within it. Students will cover daily front desk/reception tasks like: Complete guest reservation, check daily arrivals accurately, allocate rooms, complete guest registration, check guests in and out of their rooms and complete invoicing of guest charges within typical workplace time constraints. In addition prepare and distribute relevant departmental reports.
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Consumer Behaviour | MKG102This unit introduces students to the main aspects of consumer behaviour, including the societal, family and cultural influences on behaviour. The unit examines vital topics such as consumer learning, needs and wants, motivations, perceptions and experience, and specific consumer behaviours and the factors involved in consumer decision making. Students undertaking this unit are encouraged to critically appraise their own buying behaviour, which in turn assists them in acquiring, critically examining, and communicating information from a range of different sources.
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Understanding Advertising | MKT102AUnderstanding Advertising introduces students to the fundamentals of advertising and explains how students can use this important tool to solve communication problems in today’s complex and fast-changing world. The unit provides an introduction to the advertising industry and the process of creating advertisements for different media. It begins by looking at the initial steps of advertising planning and research, differentiation and targeting, and the development of an advertising strategy.
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Integrated Marketing Communications | MKT103AIntegrated Marketing Communications provides students with a contemporary view on the use of all different promotional tools available to marketers today such as sales promotions, direct marketing, advertising, personal selling and public relations. The unit explores how marketers can increase the number of touch points a brand can explore among its target audience in a consistent and effective manner.
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Place, Culture and Destination Management | PCD101This subject introduces students to the strategic management of tourism destinations. Students will explore the role of destination management organisations (DMOs) and the challenges they face in destination management & marketing. The subject examines the factors that contribute to destination image formation and strategies used to ensure that destinations are viewed by consumers as desired by the DMO. Students will investigate the influence of culture on the tourist experience and strategies used by destinations to manage barriers to successful cross-cultural communication In addition, emerging international tourism trends will be considered from the perspective of the major generating and destination regions. This subject will provide an opportunity for in-depth study of issues and aspects critical to tourism destination management, including planning, management and marketing.
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Understanding Public Relations | PRN101AThe subject introduces students to key communication and Public Relations theories, as well as to the history of Public Relations. The relevance of basic communication and mass communication theory within the field of Public Relations is discussed and applied. The subject demonstrates the ethical and legal implications of Public Relations decision making through case studies, application and debate. Different contexts and subfields are explored, with specific reference to emerging technologies and the changing social environment. The role of public relations as a relationship builder and reputation manager is developed together with current issues and cutting edge topics such as risk communication, interactive media, deep branding, social networking, media and regulatory convergence. The transformations in contemporary communication industries and global patterns will be of special significance.
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Introduction to PR Writing | PRN102AThis subject encompasses the fundamentals of PR Writing. The subject explains the Australian media environment to public relations students, including media ownership and the differences between media forms. It introduces students to the main aspects of public relations writing, including selecting the right medium, writing for a range of different media such as internet, broadcast, speeches, and publications, as well as learning to write for ‘campaigns’, undertaking financial and annual report writing. It also provides students with a comprehensive style guide that they can use as a reference when working in the industry. Students also develop a thorough understanding of emerging media technologies and how they influence public relations writing. The subject provides students with a background of the ethical and legal issues associated with public relations and provides information on dealing with crisis communications, such as natural disasters or company problems caused by bad planning or poor decisions.
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Introduction to Tourism, Hospitality and Events | THE101This subject explores the major components and organisational structure of the hospitality, tourism and events industries. It presents historical development, opportunities and current trends in relation to food service, lodging, tourism, and event management. Topics will include key issues within the larger visitor economy discipline including transportation and distribution systems, attractions, accommodation, and event management. This subject will introduce students to both global and local brands as well as develop skills required to source information on the tourism, hospitality and events industries. In addition, students will investigate potential career paths in the tourism, hospitality & events industry and incorporate their Gallup Strengths into their future career planning.
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The Tourist Experience | TTE101This subject introduces students to the conceptual approaches to the study and management of tourist experiences by combining the perspectives of the tourist consumer with that of experience managers. The subject begins by examining the social construction of the tourist experience, the psychology of the tourist, tourist motivation and the journey from desire to execution and the various influences. It then explores the different interactions of tourists with tourism service providers, hosts and host cultures. In addition it considers how tourist operators manage tourist satisfaction and assesses and evaluates the tourist experience.
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Event Management and Operations | EVT201AThis subject focuses on the practical and theoretical knowledge required to plan and execute an event, based on an approved consultation, brief or directive. Students will gain an understanding of the essential components of event management and operations, including resources, processes and outcomes that must be considered, critical documents to prepare and stakeholder communication requirements.
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Sports Events | EVT206AThis unit explores the sport event in depth. It takes the student through the depth and breadth of the sport event industry and the process of delivering a sport event. Students will examine the importance of the sport event sector to the Australian economy and culture, and explore some of the social and ethical impacts of sport. Students will be introduced to unique aspects of sport events and the specific tools used to deliver and manage them. Students will have the opportunity to become familiar with sport event scheduling and the issues surrounding implementing and managing large scale sporting events.
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Food and Beverage Management | HOS203A
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Project Management | MGT201ABusinesses today are increasingly adopting a project-based approach to undertake and manage a diverse mix of business activities ranging from recruitment and change management to product development and implementation. Project management allows organisations to more effectively manage human and financial resources and to meet specific time constraints. This subject introduces students to the field of project management. It explores the historical development of project management and introduces students to the Project Management Body of Knowledge. It examines the theoretical underpinnings of project management and looks at such specific elements as the project life cycle, the role of the project manager, the use of project teams, issues affecting project implementation, and planning, scheduling, and costing. It also explores how technology is used to assist in the management of projects and discusses various project management tools.
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Business-2-Business Marketing | MKG201Business-to-Business Marketing introduces students to the principles of industrial marketing, also known as B2B. The subject highlights the importance of firms in building strong relationships with their business clients in the process of value creation. Students will develop an understanding of business markets and the business marketing environment and will build upon their knowledge of marketing principles and market segmentation to formulate their own B2B marketing strategy.
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Digital Marketing Communications | MKG203This subject introduces students to new digital and interactive technologies that can be used in the development of marketing strategies. It also highlights the integration of digital marketing communications with traditional marketing communication strategies and practices. It builds upon integrated marketing communications principles and focuses more closely on the latest developments in digital marketing techniques. The subject examines vital topics such as digital marketing communications planning, social media marketing, web design, search marketing, email marketing. It also recognises the role of ethics and regulatory bodies in guiding professional digital marketing practice.
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Marketing and Audience Research | MKT202AThis unit provides students with both theoretical knowledge and practical application of the quantitative and qualitative marketing research process. It begins with the concept of marketing research and the research process. It discusses how to design a research project and define the research question. It identifies primary and secondary data sources, and introduces students to qualitative and quantitative research and introductory analytical methods.
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Project Management in Tourism | PMT201Tourism businesses today are increasingly adopting a project-based approach to undertake and manage a diverse mix of business activities ranging from recruitment and change management to product development and implementation. Project management allows organisations to more effectively manage human and financial resources and to meet specific time constraints. This subject introduces students to the field of logistics and project management from a tourism context. It explores the historical development of project management and introduces students to the Project Management Body of Knowledge and how the concepts are applied from a customer travel itinerary through to implementation of marketing strategies.
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Content Creation for Social Media | PRL201This subject explores the scope and application of the various channels available in the modern Public Relations landscape. Students will learn about the speed of transmission afforded by modern media channels and how to maximise the return on investment (ROI) by using these mediums, highlighting the benefits and risks associated with these most modern methods of social interaction and communication.
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Advanced PR Writing | PRL202This subject allows students to refine the theory that they have learned in the course, take their understanding and application of PR to another level and put it into action. Students will further investigate media channel strategies, while focusing on the production of context driven written materials, with an emphasis on the completion of an industry standard Public Relations writing portfolio.
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Corporate Communications | PRL203In Corporate Communications the student will focus on all elements and applications of Public Relations in corporate and professional contexts. Students will address the tactics and strategies around Issues and Crisis Management, Stakeholder Management, Not for Profit, Government and Community Relations, and well as the fundamentals of corporate and financial Public Relations and the benefits of corporate and community relationships.
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Events Policy and Strategy | EVN301This unit provides students with the opportunity to examine strategic management functions and process in the context of events. It examines, current event strategies within organisations, governments and communities and examines the long term plans that impact on events which drives the event portfolio or program for communities and businesses. The unit focuses on the application of the latest thinking on the area of strategic management to the event environment reinforcing a strategic planning and management framework.
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Events Consulting Project | EVN302
This subject is designed to give students the opportunity to apply their learning in an industry setting and utilise an array of relevant frameworks, models and other analytical tools.
Students will have the chance to participate in teams while working on a practical, real life client case that will simulate an authentic industry project. Students will identify the main issues of a business problem/opportunity; formulate sound recommendations to address the problem/opportunity; and communicate these in a concise and clear manner to clients.
Students completing the subject are eligible for 60 hours of credit towards the 300 hours of industry placement.
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Resort and Spa Management | HOS302A
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Marketing Strategy | MKT301AThrough an integration of marketing theories, concepts and models studied in previous marketing subjects, in this subject students will be taught how to apply advanced analytical, planning and implementation skills in the field of marketing, as well the role marketing strategy plays within the overall business strategy and organisation goals. It covers the principles and techniques of creating, implementing, and evaluating a marketing strategy, including the analysis of market opportunities and formulating marketing strategies for a variety of different business environments. This subject culminates with a discussion of useful tools and techniques for developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating a marketing plan.
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International Marketing | MKT303AThis subject introduces students to the theories and principles of international marketing. The first part of the course examines the economic, financial, legal, political and cultural issues affecting global marketing and business operations. Students will then discuss the profile of international consumers, the evolving global consumer culture and the opportunities that exist for international marketing. The second part of the course looks at the development of international marketing strategies and takes into account research methods, data analysis techniques and marketing mix decisions.
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Brand and Product Management | MKT304AThis subject provides students with theoretical knowledge and practical application of the brand building process and the role of the marketing mix within it. It begins with the strategic importance of brand management and presents a consumer-focused model of brand equity. It explores the contribution of advertising to strategies for building and sustaining strong brands over time.
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Destinations Management | TOU302A
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Airline Management | TOU303A
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Fees: Domestic students
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Domestic fees
Check the Domestic Course Fee Schedule for the cost of your course.
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FEE-HELPEligible Australian students may choose to defer some, or all, of their tuition fees through FEE-HELP, a loan scheme repaid through the tax system based on income.
Scholarships: Domestic students
We’re serious about supporting your studies from start to success, which is why we offer the opportunity to earn a reduction in your course fees, so you can focus on getting into a career you’ll love.
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Scholarship types
Admissions criteria and pathways: Domestic students
OR work and life experience that demonstrates skills and knowledge gained through paid or unpaid employment, formal learning and/or non-formal learning (presented on a current resume with attached cover letter).
Guaranteed pathway and Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against your degree with us, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning. We also offer pathway opportunities to further your learning.How to apply: Domestic students
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Fees: International students
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International fees
Check the International Course Fee Schedule for the cost of your course. Onshore international students requiring a student visa should choose campus-based / blended options.
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Fee payment
Course fees can be paid across three study periods. Each instalment to be paid before the beginning of the academic stage census date.
Scholarships: International students
We want you to have the best possible chance to succeed, which is why we offer a range of financial scholarships to support our international students during their study journey.
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Scholarship types
Admissions criteria and pathways: International students
Before you get started with your course application, check you meet all the requirements listed below.
Guaranteed pathway and Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against your degree with us, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning. We also offer pathway opportunities to further your learning. Learn more about study pathways.How to Apply: International students
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Read through the admissions criteria and ensure you meet the entry requirements.
Apply
It’s easy! You can apply online below or contact our International team on 1300 575 803.
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Frequently asked questions
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How do I apply for a course?Domestic students:
Check the entry requirements for the course you’re interested in and submit your initial application form online to begin your journey at Torrens University Australia.
If you have any difficulty, please contact our Course and Careers Advisors, who can talk you through the process.
ALL SA/SACE and Victorian high school students must apply through SATAC and/or VTAC. Search for Torrens University Australia, Billy Blue College of Design or Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School.
International students:If you are an international student hoping to begin your studies in Australia, study online, or transfer from another university, you may choose to do so through our Education Agents. Our agents are located throughout the world and will make sure the enrolment process runs smoothly. View the full list of International Education Agents. You can also apply online. For anything else, please contact our International team.
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What are Torrens University Australia’s ATAR requirements for domestic students?Torrens University Australia no longer considers ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) as our primary entry requirement. We have removed ATAR as the key admissions criteria for applicants aiming to study at Torrens University Australia. We strongly believed an alternative to the ATAR system should be found, which more broadly assesses students, especially when soft skills are emerging as important employability attributes. So, students with a recent secondary school education are now considered for admission if they have a Year 12 (Australian secondary school) certificate. Exceptions may apply to some courses.
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Can I get course credit for previous experience?
Yes, course credit is available for most courses upon application and academic approval (excluding Higher Degree by Research programs).
If you have already completed a qualification or have relevant work experience, you may be eligible for credit towards your course. This credit can take the form of credit transfer, block credit or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Review our Course Credits page or chat to our Course and Careers Advisors.
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What if I don’t meet the entry criteria for a degree?
Torrens University Australia has a range of application pathways to help you gain entry into our degrees based on different criteria.
To find out more, visit Study Pathways or contact our Course and Careers Advisors.
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What are Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT)? How do I apply?
Recognition of Prior Learning is an assessment process that recognises experience, previous study and qualifications, and other forms of informal and non-formal learning, to determine if you meet course requirements.
If you have relevant qualifications or experience, you may be eligible for credit towards your course and a reduction in tuition costs.
Please speak to our Course and Careers Advisors to discuss your prior learning experiences.
For more information, please visit Course credits.
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Am I eligible for FEE-HELP?
If you are a domestic student attending university or an approved higher education provider, you can get a FEE-HELP loan to pay all or part of your tuition fees.
You are eligible for FEE-HELP assistance for a unit of study (i.e. subject) if you:
- Undertake study with an approved provider.
- Meet the citizenship and residency requirements:
- An Australian citizen or a New Zealand Special Category Visa holder who meets the long-term residency criteria and who will undertake, in Australia, at least one unit of study contributing to your course; OR
- A permanent humanitarian visa holder who will be a resident in Australia for the duration of your unit; OR
- Are a permanent visa holder who is undertaking bridging study for overseas-trained professionals, and will be a resident in Australia for the duration of the study.
- Enrolled in an eligible unit of study by the census date for the unit.
- Have not exceeded the FEE-HELP limit.
For full details, visit the Australian Government website Study Assist.
If you are still unsure, please contact our Course and Career Advisors who can talk you through the information.
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How do I apply for a scholarship?
Torrens University has a wide range of scholarship options to support new, returning, international and Australian students. They all include a reduction in tuition fees, and some scholarships include a mentoring component with our industry partners.
Domestic students
When you speak to our Course and Careers Advisors, let them know you wish to be considered for a scholarship in your application form. They will show you how to apply for a scholarship.
International students
Please contact your Education Agent for further information. Alternatively, you can call us on 1300 575 803 or by email.
For more details, explore our range of scholarships.
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