Undergraduate TUA-BEM-DEG-2023

Bachelor of Business (Event Management)

Bring events to life

Get creative with event themes and formats. You’ll explore how to manage client expectations, as well as legal, marketing, and financial aspects of event management. Learn how it’s done in the real world on placements with acclaimed events professionals.

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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

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Price

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$50,112

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

Credit available

Yes

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At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.

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Degree details

What you'll learn

As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, we take a progressive approach to learning. Our courses are co-designed, developed and delivered with industry, giving you confidence that you’ll graduate job-ready. During this course you will:

Create smooth-running large-scale events, leaving guests satisfied.
Launch eye-catching and exciting marketing strategies based around functions.
Develop experience in handling logistical issues and problem-solving on the fly.
Master the managerial and delegation skills that make running great events possible.

Career opportunities

With a Bachelor of Business (Event Management) you will have the know-how to run large-scale events professionally and successfully, from the planning phase to completion. This will open up opportunities in bigger organisations as well as the chance to run your own business for a range of clients. Potential career paths include:

Event Manager
Event Coordinator
Event Project Manager
Promotions Manager
Event Executive

Entry requirements

Higher education

Torrens University Australia offers flexible entry options and study pathways, whether you’re finishing school, pursuing career progression or looking for a change. Entry requirements for this course includes:

Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification.

Secondary education

Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent.

VET studies

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

Work and Life

Work life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level.

Standard English language requirements apply.

Visit our admissions centre for more information: https://www.torrens.edu.au/how-to-apply/admissions-criteria

Don’t meet the entry requirements? We have numerous pathway programs to get you started. Contact our Future Student Advisors to learn about alternative entry options.

Special requirements

Although you can complete your 300 hours of industry experience 100% online, you also have the option to complete your placement in-person across our acclaimed industry network.

Credit for previous study or work

Torrens University offers pathway opportunities to further your learning. If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against a degree with Torrens University, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning. Under Torrens University's Recognition of Prior Learning policy, you may be eligible for a reduction in tuition costs if you have previous study and/or work experience. Our Future Student Advisors will happily walk you through the application process.

Description

This course will help you learn how to bring events to life. You’ll learn how to come up with creative themes and formats, and manage clients to ensure their expectation for an event is met. You’ll gain a thorough understanding of the legal, marketing, financial and strategic concepts in event management. You will also gain practical industry skills in project, strategic and event management and have the option to specialise in hospitality, tourism, marketing, public relations and advertising.

Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it's all about flexibility.

Course duration: 3 years full time, 6 years part time, 2 years accelerated

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

The Bachelor of Business (Event Management) course structure comprises of 16 core subjects and 8 elective subjects. Electives may be chosen from any of the other BBUS or other TUA undergraduate courses (pre-requisites permitting). Electives chosen from other TUA courses must have prior approval from the Program Director or delegate.

This course also involves industry work placement, where you will gain 300 hours of hands-on experience that complements your theoretical knowledge.

The program can be completed in a three year in duration (normal full time). 8 subjects (10 credit points each) per year is deemed a normal full time load. Students can fast-track the completion of the degree by taking 4 subjects (40 credit points) per trimester over six trimesters.

Award Requirements

To qualify for the degree Bachelor of Business (Event Management) (BBUSEVT16), the candidate must complete satisfactorily a course of study that comprises 16 core subjects and 8 elective subjects. A combined total of 240 credit points is required. You must complete 300 hours of Industry-relevant experience across the duration of your course.