C04285v3 Master of Event Management

Award(s): Master of Event Management (MEvM)
CRICOS code: 084673G (Autumn Spring); 113420G (Summer)
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 72
Course EFTSL: 1.5
Location: City campus

Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Pathway course
Inherent requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information

Overview

This course is tailored for aspiring event management professionals seeking to advance their careers. Choose this course to gain a comprehensive understanding of the event industry and develop the skills needed for management roles. Its distinctiveness lies in the blend of academic excellence and real-world application, with input from industry experts ensuring relevance to current practices.

Students learn to create, plan, market, and evaluate events in both Australian and international contexts. A focus on professional practice and career development planning ensure their readiness for future career choices.

The course culminates in either an Industry Research Project or an Internship Experience, providing hands-on engagement with contemporary industry issues. Teaching combines research-led content from leading academics with insights from industry partners, ensuring a balance of theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

Course aims

The course aims to produce graduates with professional competence in the specialist area of event management. In addition, high-level general management competencies needed to develop or manage complex organisations involved in the production of public, corporate or other event types are developed.

The course provides theories, models and practical case studies in order to understand the dynamic and complex nature of the events industry.

Career options

Graduates of this program can pursue careers in such areas as festival management, conference and meeting management, sport event management, venue management, exhibition management, event marketing and sponsorship, corporate event management, event risk management, event theming and design.

Course intended learning outcomes

1.1	Develop and justify innovative evidence-based solutions addressing community and business needs and emerging challenges within complex events contexts
2.1	Communicate clearly, effectively and persuasively with a diverse range of event stakeholders
2.2	Work effectively in teams and with events stakeholders to deliver negotiated project outcomes in a timely manner
3.1	Implement and critically evaluate event management decisions to create positive outcomes for society and the environment
4.1	Integrate advanced knowledge of event management concepts and technological skills to demonstrate professional expertise within complex event management contexts
5.1	Critically reflect on ethical practice to influence professional capabilities to work with and for Indigenous peoples in management professions

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have the following:

Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C06017 Graduate Diploma in Event Management or C11038 Graduate Certificate in Event Management.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Pathway course

Students who do not meet the requirements to gain entry into the Master of Event Management may be eligible for entry into the Graduate Certificate in Event Management (C11038) offered on a part-time basis or the Graduate Certificate in Business Immersion and Career Transition (C11300) offered on a full-time basis. Satisfactory completion of the UTS Graduate Certificate allows students to articulate into the Master of Event Management.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.

Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.

UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.

For course specific information see the UTS Business School Inherent Requirements Statement.

Recognition of prior learning

Students may be granted a maximum of six subject exemptions, of which four core subjects may be approved from prior undergraduate study. For more information about the application process, see How to Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Course duration and attendance

The course can be completed in one-and-a-half years of full-time or three years of part-time study.

Course structure

Students must complete a total of 72 credit points made up of 11 subjects, comprising nine core subjects (54 credit points), one elective subject (6 credit points), and either Industry Research Project or Internship Experience (12 credit points).

Course completion requirements

STM91687 Core Subjects (Event Management)		54cp
STM91383 Management Capstone stream		12cp
CBK92115 Electives (Management)		6cp
Total		72cp

Course program

A typical course program is provided below, showing the recommended study sequence to ensure completion of the course within the expected duration.

Not all subjects are offered every session. Refer to the Timetable Planner for confirmation of availability.

Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
21895 Business and Social Impact		6cp
21854 Creative Problem Solving		6cp
21959 Events for Impact and Legacy		6cp
Select 6 credit points of options		6cp
Spring session
21939 Event Creation Workshop		6cp
21778 Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits		6cp
21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers		6cp
21936 Event Management		6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
21882 Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits		6cp
21930 Principles of Event Marketing		6cp
Select 12 credit points from the following:		12cp
21890 Industry Research Project	12cp
26799 Internship Experience	12cp
Spring commencing, full time
Year 1
Spring session
21854 Creative Problem Solving		6cp
21936 Event Management		6cp
21895 Business and Social Impact		6cp
21939 Event Creation Workshop		6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
21930 Principles of Event Marketing		6cp
21959 Events for Impact and Legacy		6cp
21882 Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits		6cp
21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers		6cp
Spring session
21778 Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits		6cp
Select 12 credit points from the following:		12cp
21890 Industry Research Project	12cp
26799 Internship Experience	12cp
Select 6 credit points of options		6cp

Articulation with UTS courses

This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Event Management (C11038) or Graduate Certificate in Business Immersion and Career Transition (C11300), the Graduate Diploma in Event Management (C06017), and the Master of Event Management.