The Bachelor of Global Sport Business Management (International) is a specialised undergraduate degree that combines core business principles with industry-specific knowledge tailored to the globalised sport sector. This course is typically structured as an international dual-degree program, meaning students graduate with two qualifications — one from their Australian institution and one from an international partner university in the UK — providing an unparalleled global perspective. Students learn how the business of sport operates at a local, national and international level, covering areas such as sport delivery systems, facility and recreation management, human resource management in sport organisations, event operations management, sales and marketing in global sport business, sport law, sport entrepreneurship, and the economics and finance of sport.

The degree is designed for students who are passionate about both sport and business, and who want to pursue careers behind the scenes of the sport industry — running events, managing clubs, developing sponsorships, leading community programs, or operating at the executive level of major sporting codes. The international component, often involving a full year of study abroad, gives graduates a distinctive competitive edge in a global market where sport increasingly crosses borders.

Graduates find employment across a wide spectrum of organisations including professional sporting clubs (AFL, NRL, A-League, NBL, Super Netball), national and state sporting federations, event management companies, government sport and recreation agencies, commercial fitness and leisure facilities, international sport governing bodies, media and broadcasting companies, and sport sponsorship and marketing agencies.

For domestic students, admission to a Bachelor of Global Sport Business Management typically requires completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (Year 12) or equivalent, such as the VCE, HSC, SACE, QCE or WACE. Most institutions specify a minimum ATAR or equivalent rank (which varies by provider) and may have assumed knowledge in subjects such as English or Business Studies, though these are generally not strict prerequisites. Mature-age applicants, those with vocational qualifications (Certificate IV or above from a registered training organisation), and those who have completed prior higher education study at AQF Level 7 or above may also be eligible for direct entry or advanced standing.

For international students, entry generally requires completion of a secondary qualification equivalent to the Australian Year 12, along with proof of English language proficiency. Standard English language requirements include an IELTS overall score of 6.0–6.5, with no individual band below 6.0, though exact requirements vary by institution. Some providers accept alternative English evidence such as Year 12 English ATAR or completion of prior study at an Australian institution. International applicants should ensure their secondary school results meet the specific equivalency standards set by each institution.

Because this course often includes an international study component — typically a full year spent at a partner university overseas in Year 3 — applicants should also note that a valid passport and the ability to obtain a student visa for the partner country (commonly the UK) are practical prerequisites. Some providers may consider relevant work experience, sporting involvement, or personal statements as part of a holistic admissions assessment, particularly for mature-age or non-standard applicants seeking entry via alternative pathways.