The Graduate Certificate in Event Management is designed for working professionals seeking formal qualifications as well as students who wish to develop knowledge and skills relevant to the event sector.
This postgraduate qualification is designed to expose students to contemporary event management theories, concepts and skills that are the basis of successful events across a range of economic sectors.
Students will learn how to critically interpret and evaluate the impacts, trends and issues associated with event management, as well as how to effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Event Management, students may be eligible to articulate (enter) into the second semester of the ICMS Master of Event Management.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The course structure comprises 4 core subjects and one Research Skills Workshop across two trimesters.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
Critically interpret and evaluate the impacts, trends and issues associated with event management.
Engage in independent research.
Engage and communicate clearly with a diverse range of stakeholders associated with event management.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of key theoretical concepts underpinning the event industry.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of specialised management techniques underpinning the event industry.
CAREER OPTIONS
Conference/Meeting Organiser
Event Manager/Coordinator
Event Bidding and Procurement Professional
Venue Manager
Venue Sales Professional
Exhibition Coordinator/Manager
Business Development Manager
PR/Media Manager for Events
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
20 May 2024, 1 July 2024, 2 September 2024, 14 October 2024, 2 December 2024
City Campus
Level 4, 451 Pitt Street,
HAYMARKET,
New South Wales,
2000, SYDNEY, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
20 May 2024, 1 July 2024, 2 September 2024, 14 October 2024, 2 December 2024
International College of Management, Sydney - ICMS
Northern Beaches Campus,
151 Darley Road,
MANLY,
New South Wales,
2095, SYDNEY, Australia
Applicants must meet one (1) of the following criteria:
Successful completion of a bachelor degree (AQF7) from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent.
Successful completion of an overseas higher education course of at least four (4) years duration (minimum AQF level 6 or equivalent), with a minimum credit grade average (GPA 3.0 on a 5-point scale).
Successful completion of a recognised Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or equivalent as recognised by the Australian Government's qualifications recognition tool) with at least four (4) years relevant full-time work experience.
Successful completion of an approved Postgraduate Qualifying Program from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent.
At least five years appropriate full-time managerial or professional experience. (Applicants must demonstrate a recognisable level of responsibility as part of their work experience. Position accountability in a range of areas such as budgeting, staffing, project management, financial management or other relevant supervisory experience should be evident in the applicant's work history. While senior levels of volunteer experience may be considered, normally the majority of the work should be in a paid, full- time capacity.) Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience MUST support their application with evidence outlined in the Admissions Guidebook
Successful completion of at least two award or at least two non-award subjects (at AQF Level 8 or above) from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent
English Language Requirements
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
100% of ICMS degree graduates gain industry experience even before the completion of their study.