Overview

It has three orientations:

It is concerned with the quality of organisations and the societal conditions that support sport participation.
It revolves around the enhancement of individuals and the understanding of psychological variables that help development and performance.
It attends to sport’s growing links with community objectives such as wellness, social integration, and economic renewal.

Papers examine the spectrum of people, institutions, and policies that influence the structure, management, and experience of sport.

Otago offers the only Sport Development and Management programme 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.

Career opportunities

Careers in this sector and industry include sport development officers, administrators and managers in national sports governing bodies, regional sport organisations, community trusts, government ministries and local councils. Sport Development professions also include: teachers, coaches, youth workers, sport marketers, and school sport co-ordinators – all of whom are involved in improving individuals and environments around sport / physical activity.

The programme has strong pathways to postgraduate qualifications (e.g. master's and PhD) in Sport Development and Management.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Sport, Science and Society
Principles of Exercise for Health and Performance
Psychology of Sport and Exercise
Sociology of Sport and Exercise
Sport Development and Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-10 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dunedin, New Zealand

Disciplines

Management Studies Sport and Exercise Science View 35 other Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma with a minimum 24 points.

Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) GCE Advanced Levels: minimum Numerical Score of 8.

Satisfactory completion of one year's study at a recognised tertiary institution. A recognised institution is generally a college or university that is listed in the World Higher Education Database.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

45045 NZD / year

≈ 45045 NZD / year
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Citizens or residents

8291 NZD / year

≈ 8291 NZD / year

Living costs

Dunedin

New Zealand

1000 - 2300 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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