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Diploma of Business (Event Management)

Name: Diploma of Event Management
Price: 19200 AUD

What is a Diploma of Business (Event Management)?

A Diploma of Business (Event Management) provides you with the business skills needed to plan and run events of any kind. Learn the fundamental skills needed for effective event communications, operations management, and event marketing practice from Torrens University's industry experts.

This event management course has been designed to provide you with a broad base of generalist skills and knowledge over six core and two elective subjects. The skills you learn relate directly to event management, yet can be applied to any business context. The course is available on campus or online so you can tailor your course and electives to suit your lifestyle and career goals.

Develop a grounding in event management business practices.
Understand how to successfully manage large-scale cultural and social activities.
Learn the key marketing strategies used by professional event managers globally.
Learn core skills in business and event logistics, communications management, and entrepreneurship.
Undertake 50 hours of industry experience.

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Study mode

Online, On campus, Blended

Campus locations

Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide

Student

Domestic

International (offshore)

Course duration

1 year full time, 2 years part time

Start date

16 Sep 2024

17 Feb 2025

02 Jun 2025

15 Sep 2025

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Fees & scholarships

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This is an AQF Level 5 course delivered by Torrens University Australia Ltd.

Behind the scenes of Event Management

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.

Potential career paths

Conference Coordinator
Average salary: $75,305 - $118,560
Event Planner
Average salary: $75,412 - $83,698

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Subjects and units

Delivered both on campus and online, this course comprises 6 core and 2 electives, each subject requiring 10 hours of study per week; three hours facilitated and seven self-directed. Assessments may include activity-based assignments or online quizzes. There are no formal exams.

Core
Electives

Requirements

These six core subjects must be completed. Additionally you're required to select two electives from the electives tab.

Core subjects

Academic and Business Communication Skills | BIZ106

This subject will introduce the academic literacy knowledge and skills necessary for both effective learning and for shaping your future career in a business context. You will be exposed to a range of business texts, scenarios, and environments to develop your capacity to learn, think critically, communicate effectively, and act with integrity both academically and professionally. Consequently, you will gradually build skills in locating and evaluating information, reading and note-taking, as well as integrating evidence to construct well-substantiated arguments and paragraphs.

Assessment Tasks: Report, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online, Intensive
Understanding Self and Others | BIZ107

The ability to work well with others is a critical skill for the contemporary dynamic and diverse workplace. Underlying this skill is your understanding of yourself and of others. This subject will introduce you to the concept of emotional intelligence (EI) in order to develop your skills of self-awareness and self-management, and the concept of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in order to develop your social and cultural awareness. Through a process of reflective practice, you will demonstrate the evolution of your understanding of these concepts in preparation for your successful participation and engagement in future workplace teamwork and collaboration.

Pre-requisite: BIZ106 Academic and Business Communication Skills

Assessment Tasks: Video, Journal, Infographic

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online, Intensive
The Business of Events | EVT102

In this subject you will be introduced to the many categories of events and their roles in society, the economy and the environment. You will design an event experience for a client in response to their business objectives. Along the way you will go behind the scenes to examine how an event is planned and executed. Topics include event concept and design, and venue selection and theming. Finally, you will focus on the factors that make an event successful.
Marketing in the Digital Era | MKT105

This subject introduces marketing concepts and approaches within a digital environment. You will practise segmenting, targeting, and positioning to a market. You will identify how a diverse range of customers make purchase decisions to satisfy their needs and wants. You will explore the mix of decisions regarding product, price, place and promotion, and analyse a market environment in your area of study.

Assessment Tasks: Report, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online
The Business Environment | BIZ202

This subject will introduce you to how business operates within society. You will investigate changing external environmental forces at the micro and macro levels and how businesses are impacted by and respond to these changes. You will apply business analysis tools and techniques to categorise the impact of political, economic, sociocultural, technological, legal, and environmental factors on businesses. The themes presented in this subject will help develop your business literacy.

Assessment Tasks: Discussion Forum, Learning Log, Storyboard and Editorial Video

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online, Intensive
Industry Skills Project | IND101A | 50 hours of industry experience

In this subject, you will apply personal, work-related conceptual and theoretical knowledge in practical workplace situations by engaging in simulation tasks. You will apply and extend the knowledge and skills you have developed in previous coursework subjects and will acquire valuable professional experience, further enhancing your employability skills.

Successful completion of this subject grants 50 hours of credit towards industry practicum requirements.

Pre-requisites: BIZ101 Business Communications, BIZ102 Understanding People & Organisations

Assessment Tasks: Report, Presentation, Portfolio

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Requirements

Electives available to students may be chosen from the elective bank below. Choose two electives:

Elective subjects

Introduction to Sport Management | SPO101

In this subject you will be introduced to the global Sports Industry and the profession of Sport Management. You will reflect on your own sport experiences and the progression from play to games and sport. The subject will investigate the historical foundations of sport, the unique features of sport and the business principles applicable to sport today. Topics covered include; governance and risk, sports marketing and media, sport tourism and events, the management of sport facilities, and the role sport plays in building communities. Finally, you will integrate these concepts by designing your own sports program.

Assessment Tasks: Report, Project Proposal

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online
Sport Marketing | SPO102

The marketing of sport is now a dynamic and specialised discipline within sport management as sporting organisations across the globe compete for new participants and fans. Sport is both a provider of health and wellbeing benefits and a form of entertainment providing unique experiences for the consumer. Sport has many stakeholders to satisfy and community expectations to meet. Students will discover a strategic marketing process that can be consistently applied to connect sport with its target audience. Students will gain a better understanding of the sport consumer, the importance of market research and the expanded marketing mix. Students will review existing sport marketing campaigns and create a new one for a sport of their choice.

Assessment Tasks: Test, Report, Communication Plan

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online
Introduction to Entrepreneurship | ENT101

In this subject you will be introduced to the topic of entrepreneurship and in the process learn to see if you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur. You will learn about entrepreneurship for start-up businesses as well as entrepreneurial behaviour within larger organisations. You will apply the theory and practice of entrepreneurship, and assess the mindset and skills of entrepreneurs. Finally, gain an overview of the business start-up process, and map out your journey to determine your mindset and skillset as potential entrepreneurs.

Assessment Tasks: Report, Presentation, Development Plan

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online
Venture Ideation | ENT102

In this subject, you will be given practical tools to help ascertain whether a new business venture idea is good and if there is a market for it. Venture Ideation gives you the opportunity to apply your knowledge of the entrepreneurial mindset and skillset to start a potential successful venture. In this highly engaging and media-rich subject, you will engage with practical tools and processes that help you analyse market trends and potential business opportunities. You will learn how to identify and develop a business case canvas and how to effectively pitch your ideas.

Assessment Tasks: Pitch Deck, Business Case Canvas, Infographic

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online, Intensive
Sales and Negotiation Strategies | ENT201

In this subject, you will learn the importance of consumer behaviour, communication, and professional selling and negotiating when initiating a new venture, or developing and expanding an existing business. Whether entrepreneurs are selling or buying a product or service, or starting a new business, they need to negotiate the terms and understand the implications of their sales and negotiation style and actions. Learn how to embed the principles of ethics and sustainability into your sales and negotiation practice, and focus on reviewing and evaluating your outcomes as important factors to your successful entrepreneurial journey.

Pre-requisite: ENT102 Venture Ideation

Assessment Tasks: Test, Report, Entrepreneurial Project

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online
Economics | ECO201

In this subject you will explore basic microeconomic and macroeconomic principles and their application to individuals, households, firms and the macroeconomy. You will explain key basic concepts such as the economic question and resource allocation and apply the microeconomic concepts of demand and supply, types of market structure and profit maximisation to everyday economic problems and real world case studies. In addition you will analyse the macroeconomic environment through calculating and comparing GDP, inflation, unemployment and analyse how the authorities apply fiscal and monetary policies in an attempt to achieve sound macroeconomic management.

Assessment Tasks: Presentation, Test, Case Analysis

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online
Strategic Management | MGT302A

Organisations of all types face escalating environmental volatility. As uncertainty grows, success is increasingly founded on creative strategic thinking, which enables organisations to dynamically flex and pivot. In this subject you will explore and apply contemporary strategic management approaches in the context of current business and social issues. You will develop competence in identifying and processing information about your organisation’s external environment, industry structure, as well as its internal strengths and weaknesses. Through the application of scenario planning and design thinking, you will analyse, investigate, and develop strategy, enabling you to better your organisation’s vision.

Pre-requisites: BIZ301 Organisational Creativity and Innovation

Assessment Tasks: Report, Infographic, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online
Lean Business Start-up | ENT301

Lean Start-up is a new, field-tested approach that provides students with the skills to minimise the chances of business failure and increase the chances of success. You will learn how to apply lean principles and techniques such as minimum viable product, pivoting, actionable metrics, innovation accounting, business model canvas and lean canvas. Through this subject, you will develop and test your business concept and develop your business plan ready to pitch to potential investors.

Assessment Tasks: Infographic, Market Viability Analysis, Pitch Deck

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online
Business and Corporations Law | LAW301

You will explore the areas of law related to business and corporations and learn how to apply that law in the creation and operation of businesses in the Australian regulatory environment. You will explore the role of agency in facilitating business operations and further gain a working knowledge of the law of negligence. You will also learn how to identify and manage risk and to understand the role of consumer law in the business and corporate context. You will gain an understanding of the classification of property and the factors that determine the types and use of appropriate business structures. You will also gain an understanding of how valid contracts are formed, discharged and learn the implications of breach of contract. There will be further focus on the nature, formation, operation and winding up of the company structure, including key duties and responsibilities of directors and the corporate governance and capital management strategies.

Assessment Tasks: Report, Test

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Study pathways

Torrens University offers undergraduate and postgraduate students with flexible entry options and study pathways. Whether you prefer a full program or a modular approach, we can tailor your studies to your needs. Start your journey with an undergraduate diploma or bachelor degree, or grow your career with a postgraduate qualification.

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Undergraduate

Diploma courses ( 2 options )
Diploma of Business

CRICOS 090282F

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Diploma of Event Management

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Bachelor courses ( 2 options )
Bachelor of Business

CRICOS 090275E

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Bachelor of Business Event Management

CRICOS 090278B

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Postgraduate

Graduate Certificate of Business Administration

CRICOS 095349G

3 core subjects

Online | On campus | Blended

0.5 years full-time, part-time options available

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Graduate Diploma of Business Administration

CRICOS 095352A

4 core subjects

Online | On campus | Blended

1 year full time, part-time options available

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Master courses ( 2 options )
Master of Business Administration MBA

CRICOS 095353M

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Master of Business Administration Advanced

CRICOS 088149G

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Industry partners and Work‑Integrated Learning

When you study with Torrens University Australia, you will benefit from our extensive network of industry partners. You’ll learn from industry professionals, gain invaluable insights and build key industry relationships.

Gain professional experience

Complete 50 hours of real-world, relevant experience during your course. You’ll have the opportunity to leverage our work placement program with one of our acclaimed industry partners.

You can source Work-Integrated Learning opportunities, including placements, through our Careers Connect database, all vetted for quality and relevance by Torrens University’s Learning Facilitators.

Entry details

Domestic
International offshore

Fees

Check the domestic course fee schedule for the cost of your course.

FEE-HELP

Eligible Australian students may choose to defer some, or all, of their tuition fees through FEE-HELP, a loan scheme repaid through the tax system based on income.

Learn more about fees and FEE-HELP

Scholarships

If you are truly passionate about business, we want to hear from you. We have a variety of business scholarships on offer to assist you in becoming a key part of the business industry:

Admission criteria

Before you begin your application to study as a domestic student, check that you meet the requirements listed below.

Australian secondary school certificate, or equivalent;

Successful completion of a Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above;

Successful completion of at least 0.25 EFTSL at AQF level 6, 0.5 EFTSL at AQF level 5 or above, or equivalent;

Work-life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level which may include approval of prior study or successful completion of a readiness assessment.

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Guaranteed pathway and Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have already completed a qualification or gained skills through life or work experience, you may be able to credit this against your degree with us. Check information about Recognition of Prior Learning and Course Credit transfer. We also offer pathway opportunities to further your learning.

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Fees

Check the international course fee schedule for the cost of your course. This course is only offered online. International students requiring a student visa to study in Australia should choose another course that offers campus-based/blended options.

Fee payment

Course fees can be paid across three study periods. Each instalment to be paid before the beginning of the academic stage census date.

Admission criteria

Before you begin your application to study as an international offshore student, check that you meet the requirements listed below.

Successful completion of at least 0.25 EFTSL at AQF level 6, 0.5 EFTSL at AQF level 5 or above, or equivalent;

Australian secondary school certificate, or equivalent Senior Secondary qualification, or baccalaureate Diploma;

AND

Academic IELTS 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) or equivalent.

OR alternative entry requirements may be available. Alternative entry may include assessment and approval of prior study, or successful completion of a readiness assessment. Contact the International Admissions team for more information.

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Guaranteed pathway and Recognition of Prior Learning

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Frequently asked questions

What are Torrens University Australia’s ATAR requirements for domestic students?

Torrens University Australia no longer considers ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) as our primary entry requirement. We have removed ATAR as the key admissions criteria for applicants aiming to study at Torrens University Australia. We strongly believed an alternative to the ATAR system should be found, which more broadly assesses students, especially when soft skills are emerging as important employability attributes. So, students with a recent secondary school education are now considered for admission if they have a Year 12 (Australian secondary school) certificate. Exceptions may apply to some courses.
What if  I don’t meet the entry criteria for a degree?

Torrens University Australia has a range of application pathways to help you gain entry into our degrees based on different criteria.

To find out more, visit Study Pathways or contact our Future Student Advisors.
Am I eligible for FEE-HELP?
If you are a domestic student attending university or an approved higher education provider, you can get a FEE-HELP loan to pay all or part of your tuition fees.

You are eligible for FEE-HELP assistance for a unit of study (i.e. subject) if you:

Undertake study with an approved provider.

Meet the citizenship and residency requirements:

An Australian citizen or a New Zealand Special Category Visa holder who meets the long-term residency criteria and who will undertake, in Australia, at least one unit of study contributing to your course; OR

A permanent humanitarian visa holder who will be a resident in Australia for the duration of your unit; OR

Are a permanent visa holder who is undertaking bridging study for overseas-trained professionals, and will be a resident in Australia for the duration of the study.

Enrolled in an eligible unit of study by the census date for the unit.

Have not exceeded the FEE-HELP limit.

For full details, visit the Australian Government website Study Assist.

If you are still unsure, please contact our Future Student Advisors who can talk you through the information.

Can I get course credit for previous experience?

Yes, course credit is available for most courses upon application and academic approval (excluding Higher Degree by Research programs). 

If you have already completed a qualification or have relevant work experience, you may be eligible for credit towards your course. This credit can take the form of credit transfer, block credit or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Review our Course Credits page or chat to our Future Student Advisors.
What are Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT)? How do I apply?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that recognises experience, previous study and qualifications, and other forms of informal and non-formal learning, to determine if you meet course requirements.

If you have relevant qualifications or experience, you may be eligible for credit towards your course and a reduction in tuition costs.

Please speak to our Future Student Advisors to discuss your prior learning experiences.

For more information, please visit Course credits.
How do I apply for a scholarship?

Torrens University has a wide range of scholarship options to support new, returning, international and Australian students. They all include a reduction in tuition fees, and some scholarships include a mentoring component with our industry partners.

Domestic students

When you speak to our Future Student Advisors, let them know you wish to be considered for a scholarship in your application form. They will show you how to apply for a scholarship.

International students

Please contact your Education Agent for further information. Alternatively, you can call us on 1300 575 803 or by email.

For more details, explore our range of scholarships.

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Diploma of Business (Event Management)

What is a Diploma of Business (Event Management)?

Learning outcomes and Work-Integrated Learning

Career opportunities

Potential career paths

Subjects and units

Requirements

Core subjects

Requirements

Elective subjects

Study pathways

Need more help?

Undergraduate

Diploma courses ( 2 options )

Diploma of Business

Diploma of Event Management

Bachelor courses ( 2 options )

Bachelor of Business

Bachelor of Business Event Management

Postgraduate

Graduate Certificate of Business Administration

Graduate Diploma of Business Administration

Master courses ( 2 options )

Master of Business Administration MBA

Master of Business Administration Advanced

Industry partners and Work‑Integrated Learning

Gain professional experience

Entry details

Fees

FEE-HELP

Scholarships

Admission criteria

Guaranteed pathway and Recognition of Prior Learning

Fees

Fee payment

Admission criteria

Guaranteed pathway and Recognition of Prior Learning

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