C04368v3 Master of Event Management (Extension)

Award(s): Master of Event Management (MEvM)
CRICOS code: 096871C
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 96
Course EFTSL: 2
Location: City campus

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

Overview

The Master of Event Management (Extension) provides a substantial overview of the events industry and is designed to develop advanced professional skills and knowledge to sufficiently equip students for management positions in the broad and multifaceted events industry. With this in mind, the program includes subjects that seek to develop an understanding of event creation, planning, delivery, marketing and evaluation processes and practices of various forms of events in both Australian and international contexts.

The course is designed to expose students to best practice, current issues, and emerging trends in event management. Industry experts are engaged throughout course and assessment design and subject delivery to ensure the integration of real-world practice against cutting edge theory. Research-inspired course content is delivered by world-leading academics and industry partners.

The course strongly focuses on professional practice, including two innovative capstone subjects – Industry Research Project or Internship Experience – which allow students to work on or with contemporary industry issues and opportunities.

Course aims

The course aims to produce graduates with advanced knowledge and skill sets 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.

Elective subject choices provide students an opportunity to specialise more deeply in event management and related fields and further enhance students' management skills, professional practice, specialist knowledge and capabilities. Course structures include a suggested list of elective options for students to assist their choice and to identify allied or complementary subjects to the event management field.

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, and event theming and design.

Course intended learning outcomes

1.1	Apply advanced critical thinking and analytical skills to develop creative strategies that respond to Indigenous and non-Indigenous community/business needs and emerging challenges within an events context
2.1	Communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively with a diverse range of event stakeholders
2.2	Manage complex stakeholder relationships and work effectively in teams to deliver agreed project outcomes in a timely manner
3.1	Critically evaluate and apply principles of law, ethics, sustainability and Indigenous values within event management practices
4.1	Synthesize advanced knowledge of complex event management concepts and technical skills to lead professional practices within a dynamic and complex event environment

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 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 (Extension) may be eligible for entry into the Graduate Certificate in Business Immersion and Career Transition (C11300). Satisfactory completion of the UTS Graduate Certificate allows students to articulate into the Master of Event Management (Extension).

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 may be completed in two years of full-time or four years of part-time study.

Course structure

Students must complete a total of 96 credit points made up of 15 subjects, comprising twelve core subjects (72 credit points), two electives subjects (12 credit points), and either Industry Research Project or Internship Experience (12 credit points).

Course completion requirements

STM91688 Core Subjects (MEventM Extension)		72cp
STM91383 Management Capstone stream		12cp
CBK92116 Electives (MEventM Ext)		12cp
Total		96cp

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
21936 Event Management		6cp
21896 Diversity and Inclusion		6cp
21935 Sport, Events and Globalisation		6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
21882 Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits		6cp
21930 Principles of Event Marketing		6cp
21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers		6cp
Select 6 credit points of options		6cp
Spring session
21856 Career and Portfolio Planning		6cp
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
Spring commencing, full time
Year 1
Spring session
21896 Diversity and Inclusion		6cp
21939 Event Creation Workshop		6cp
21936 Event Management		6cp
21895 Business and Social Impact		6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers		6cp
21854 Creative Problem Solving		6cp
21959 Events for Impact and Legacy		6cp
Select 6 credit points of options		6cp
Spring session
21935 Sport, Events and Globalisation		6cp
21856 Career and Portfolio Planning		6cp
21882 Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits		6cp
21778 Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits		6cp
Year 3
Autumn session
21930 Principles of Event Marketing		6cp
Select 6 credit points of options		6cp
Select 12 credit points from the following:		12cp
21890 Industry Research Project	12cp
26799 Internship Experience	12cp

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 (Extension).