A Diploma of Event Management provides you with the business skills needed to run large-scale events. It builds a foundation of knowledge on producing creative and innovative concepts within business environments as well as the best ways to execute these projects. An event management degree qualifies you to find employment in managing major events or gives you a pathway for continued study at bachelor level.

This event management course has been designed to provide you with a broad base of generalist skills and knowledge covering events, communication, marketing and management over eight core subjects. The course is available on campus or online so you can tailor your course to suit your lifestyle. Upon completion, you have the opportunity to move into a Bachelor of Business to earn a full event management degree.

Career opportunities

You will graduate with the know-how to run large-scale events professionally and successfully, working behind the scenes and on the day to make everything run smoothly. You can also further your studies by taking your credits into a Bachelor of Business, where you can specialise in Event Management, Marketing, Sports, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality Management or Hotel Management.

Career paths

Conference Coordinator
Event Coordinator
Event Planner
Event Sales Coordinator
Exhibitions Coordinator
In-House Meetings Coordinator
Meetings Coordinator
Venue Coordinator

Learning outcomes

Develop a grounding in event management business practices
Understand how to successfully manage large-scale cultural and social activities
Learn the art of promotion and how it directly ties into the success of an event
Build awareness of legal requirements and other logistical issues