科廷科技大學

Event managers are responsible for developing, organising and promoting events such as exhibitions, festivals, conferences, product launches and fundraisers.

In this major, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to manage events in Australia and overseas.

You will study event planning, management of staff, stakeholders and resources, learn about risk management and consider the environmental, social and economic impact of events and festivals.

You’ll also learn about managing operations, in which you will link event management to business strategy, performance outcomes, competitiveness and sustainability.

You can enhance your studies with a secondary major in public relations or choose from a range of elective units to support your career goals. An event management qualification can create opportunities for employment at the core of business, leisure, sporting and cultural activities – in many countries.

Professional recognition

You may be eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Management, the Events Industry Association and Meetings & Events Australia.

Career information
Careers

Event coordinator
Event director
Event executive
Event manager
Marketing officer
Public relations officer

Industries

Event planning and management
Government
Hospitality
Public relations

What you'll learn

Show responsibility for their own learning by demonstrating initiative in finding new information and conducting active participation in a variety of learning experiences
Assess a range of significant events from around the globe, appraising relevant management issues from a variety of perspectives
Actively promote the value of cultural diversity in event management, demonstrating its capacity to improve business and professional practice
Demonstrate leadership, ethical practices and professional integrity when working within a team and independently.
Identify key theoretical principles and practical underpinnings of event management and apply these from a conceptual and practical approach to events in a range of contexts including industry and business
Critically examine event management issues, trends and situations, and formulate creative and innovative propositions to manage challenges faced within the event industry
Access, evaluate and synthesise information from multiple sources to compare and discriminate between ideas relevant to the many dimensions of event management and relate this knowledge to particular problem settings
Employ appropriate communication methods to communicate with selected and diverse audiences within event management contexts
Use and apply technologies, recognizing their advantages and limitations when applied to event management.