Brisbane Bullets and TAFE Queensland Launch New Institute of Sport and Business

The Brisbane Bullets, in collaboration with TAFE Queensland, have announced the creation of the Brisbane Bullets Institute of Sport and Business (BBISB), an initiative set to combine high-performance sports training with specialised business education. This initiative provides pathways for aspiring sports professionals to pursue qualifications that blend sport and business, equipping them for success on and off the court.

The BBISB will provide nationally accredited courses through TAFE Queensland, while the Brisbane Bullets will offer real-world experience within an elite sports environment. Bullets CEO Malcolm Watts emphasised the partnership’s significance, noting it will nurture future sports leaders by offering insights directly from industry experts. “This program will play a key role in preparing students for a successful and impactful career in the sports industry. With the 2032 Olympics approaching, there has never been a more exciting time to be involved in the sports scene in Brisbane.”

The Bullets join a growing list of Brisbane sports teams, including the Brisbane Lions and Brisbane Broncos, who have partnered with TAFE Queensland to launch institutes that combine education with hands-on sports business experience, reflecting a broader industry trend of integrating academic pathways with real-world opportunities in elite sports environments.

Expressions of interest for entry into the program are now open, with the first group of students beginning the course in February 2025.

Information Session

Date: Wednesday, 11 September 2024
Time: 6:00 PM (for a 6:30 PM start)
Venue: 70 Merivale Street, South Bank

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