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University of Otago Bachelor of Science (BSc) Majoring in Sport Development and Management
University of Otago

University of Otago

Bachelor of Science (BSc) Majoring in Sport Development and Management

Dunedin, New Zealand

BSc

3 years

English

Full time

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Sport Development and Management focuses on equipping students with the knowledge needed for careers in the sports industry. The program covers key areas such as sport management principles, development strategies, and the socio-economic impact of sports.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue roles such as sports development officers, event managers, or sports marketing specialists. The program prepares students for various opportunities in both the public and private sectors of the sports industry.

Bachelor of Science (BSc) Majoring in Sport Development and Management

The Bachelor of Science (BSc) is a three-year undergraduate degree which enables each student to develop his or her own interests in a science subject (science major) and related subjects. Students have the flexibility to combine their major subject with other science subjects, as well as subjects from other disciplines across the University.

Why study Sport Development and Management?

Otago offers the only Sport Development and Management Program in New Zealand. It offers the option of a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts, which provides flexibility for those who have more interest in either sciences or arts/humanities.

Sport Development and Management offers the opportunity to pursue a minor in a related area of interest including: Exercise and Sport Science, Management, Marketing, Media and Communication Studies, Psychology, Geography and Education.

Sport Development and Management offers a practicum Program where students can work with school or community sport organisations or undertake applied research in the NZ Centre for Sport Policy and Politics – this will provide real world practical experience.

Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)) is also available.

A specific aim of the Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)) degree is to develop advanced theoretical and research skills and in so doing to provide a platform for an advanced professional or academic career.