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Bachelor of Commerce (Sport Management or Commercial Law)

Tailor a Commercial Career in Sport or Law

This versatile commerce degree can improve your career prospects in professional sport or the legal system.

You gain general business knowledge plus the specialised skills you need for careers where commerce meets law or sport.

Delivered by distance education through Open Universities Australia, this course allows you to study anytime, anywhere for a qualification that's identical to one received on-campus.

Gain a Recognised Degree

  • Identical to on-campus qualification
  • Study anywhere, anytime
  • FEE-HELP available
Quick Course Guide
Qualification Bachelor Degree Enrolment dates Enrol anytime - start now!
Study time Max time for completion:
10 years
Pre-requisites None
Delivery method Distance education - online Assessment Assignments & exams
Delivered by Curtin University of Technology Finance options FEE-HELP available

Get On Track with an Exciting Commerce Career

The Bachelor of Commerce course, with a major in either Commercial Law or Sport Management, includes core units in business law, accounting, management and marketing. You can complete commerce majors and elective units at your own pace, or select the individual units you need for your career.

You can specialise in either Commercial Law or Sports Administration - both exciting fields, with excellent employment opportunities.

Bachelor of Commerce - Sport Management

By completing the Sport Management program, you'll be qualified to pursue a career in fitness or player management, potentially working with top athletes at major sporting events and venues. Specialisations include sponsorship, venue management, and major events management.

With a combination of general and specialised commercial skills, you'll enjoy great career prospects in both the public and private sectors.

Bachelor of Commerce - Commercial Law

The Commercial Law program prepares you to consult on policy with governments. You'll be able to take your commercial skills overseas, applying them in areas such as tourism and international law. You'll also possess a thorough understanding of business law, accounting, management and marketing, making you an attractive candidate to a wide variety of employers.

This course recognises prior learning, so you can fast-track your qualification.

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Course Structure

  • Total units: 24
  • Core units: 9
  • Major units: 12
  • Electives: 3
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Course Units

Core Units

  • Business Law
  • Applied Contract Law
  • Accounting Decisions and Accountability
  • Financial Accounting 1
  • Information Methods
  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics 1
  • Introduction to Management
  • International Management

Major Units

You can choose to complete a major in either Commercial Law or Sport Management. Each major consists of 12 units.

Commercial Law Major

  • Competition and Consumer Protection Law
  • Company Law
  • Taxation
  • Marketing (Legal Issues)
  • Business Organisations Law
  • Travel and Tourism Law
  • International Law
  • Health Services Law
  • Management Law
  • International Taxation
  • Industrial Law
  • Litigation

Sport Management Major

  • Sport Management 1
  • Sport Management 2
  • Sports Organisation Law
  • Sports Law
  • Sport Management 3
  • Business Organisations Law
  • Tax in Sport
  • International Sport
  • HRM
  • Facilities and Operations Management
  • Event Management
  • Marketing (Legal Issues)

Electives

You must complete three electives which can be selected from approved OUA business units.

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for more information about the units for this business course.


Set Your Own Study Schedule

There are four study periods each year - so you can enrol anytime and start in the study period of your choice.

You're in control of your study schedule - study from home or wherever it's convenient, and in your own time. You can fast track your learning by studying during all four study periods, or take breaks in between.

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more information.

Did You Know?

Survey results show that a Bachelor Degree increases earnings by about 30%.

Australian Council for Educational Research - Nov 08

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Study Now, Pay as You Earn

Almost every Australian citizen is eligible for Government assistance through the FEE-HELP program. This means you do not have to pay anything upfront, but can pay for your course as you earn. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more about how you can study now and pay as you earn with FEE-HELP.


Refresh Your Study Skills with Quick Skills Modules

New to university study or returning to study after a long break? You may want to consider taking Quick Skills Modules, short online courses that are designed to help you get the most out of your studies. There are 6 modules available:

  • An Introduction to Project Managing Your Studies
  • Setting Study Goals and Objectives
  • Managing Risks and Optimising Potential
  • Getting to Know Your Study Materials
  • Scheduling Tasks and Time
  • Preparing for and Sitting Exams

Each module can be completed within 3 hours. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for more information about these optional modules.

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Enjoy Comprehensive Support

Get all the support you need as you study towards your qualification. You have access to:

  • Student advisors
  • Online forums
  • Study groups
  • Online library resources
  • Online guidance on study skills and writing
  • A dedicated student association

About Curtin University & Open Universities Australia (OUA)

This business course is delivered by Curtin University of Technology, in partnership with OUA.

About Curtin University of Technology

Curtin University of Technology is the largest Western Australian university, offering more than 800 undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Curtin's courses are innovative and have a strong practical focus - ensuring that graduates are job-ready and skilled to meet the current needs of industry.

Learn more about Curtin University of Technology.

About OUA

OUA offers a wide range of distance-based courses and units from Australia's leading universities. All OUA qualifications are identical to those gained on-campus - and all are FEE-HELP approved.

With OUA, you can enrol anytime, mix and match units, and study at your own pace, while enjoying comprehensive support services.

Learn more about OUA.

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