C04368v2 Master of Event Management (Extension)
University of Technology Sydney
About
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 develops advanced skill sets needed for managers to operate in the events industry.The course has a strong focus on professional practice, including two innovative capstone subjects – Industry Research Capstone or Internship Experience Capstone – which allow you to work either on or with contemporary industry issues and opportunities.The additional elective subject choices in the Extension offers to provide an opportunity to specialise more deeply in event management and related fields and further enhance students' management skills, professional practice, specialist knowledge and capabilities.
Structure
Students must complete a total of 96 credit points made up of 15 subjects, comprising ten core subjects (60 credit points), four electives subjects (24 credit points), and either Industry Research Project or Internship Experience (12 credit points).
Course completion requirements
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 21900 Business Literacies and the Future | 6cp |
| 21854 Problem Solving, Creativity and Solution Setting | 6cp |
| 21856 Career and Portfolio Planning | 6cp |
| 21936 Event Management | 6cp |
| 21959 Event Evaluation, Impact and Legacies | 6cp |
| 21930 Principles of Event Marketing | 6cp |
| 21939 Event Creation Workshop | 6cp |
| 21882 Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits | 6cp |
| 21778 Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Events and Not-for-Profits | 6cp |
| 21962 Venue Management | 6cp |
| STM91383 Management Capstone stream | 12cp |
| CBK91841 Elective (Event Management) | 24cp |
| 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
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 21900 Business Literacies and the Future | 6cp |
| 21854 Problem Solving, Creativity and Solution Setting | 6cp |
| 21936 Event Management | 6cp |
| 21959 Event Evaluation, Impact and Legacies | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 21939 Event Creation Workshop | 6cp |
| 21962 Venue Management | 6cp |
| 21778 Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Events and Not-for-Profits | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp |
Year 2
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 21882 Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits | 6cp |
| 21930 Principles of Event Marketing | 6cp |
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 21856 Career and Portfolio Planning | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp |
| 21890 Industry Research Project | |
| 26799 Internship Experience | |
Spring commencing, full time
Year 1
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 21900 Business Literacies and the Future | 6cp |
| 21854 Problem Solving, Creativity and Solution Setting | 6cp |
| 21778 Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Events and Not-for-Profits | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp |
Year 2
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 21936 Event Management | 6cp |
| 21930 Principles of Event Marketing | 6cp |
| 21959 Event Evaluation, Impact and Legacies | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 21939 Event Creation Workshop | 6cp |
| 21962 Venue Management | 6cp |
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp |
Year 3
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 21856 Career and Portfolio Planning | 6cp |
| 21882 Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits | 6cp |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp |
| 21890 Industry Research Project | |
| 26799 Internship Experience | |
Entry 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; or CAE: 176-184.
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.
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