- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 42
- Lowest offered at La Trobe University, 2020
- How you can study
- Online, on campus or a mix
- Includes a work placement
- Taught by
- 3 providers
- 4 states and territories
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Business (Event Management) asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in planning and organising events
- enjoyment of working with people and teams
- good communication and time management skills
- a calm approach when solving problems
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where this course can take you
No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.
Jobs a degree can help with
None of these jobs needs a set qualification.
Amusement Centre Manager
Amusement centre managers run the day-to-day operation of arcades, indoor play centres and family entertainment venues, keeping the games working, the staff rostered and the customers safe.
Median pay$71,800 (estimate)
Event Coordinator
Event coordinators turn a client's brief for a conference, wedding or corporate function into a working plan, then manage the vendors, timings and logistics that make the day happen.
Median pay$85,000
Marketing Coordinator
Marketing coordinators run the day-to-day work of a campaign, from writing and scheduling content through to events and reporting on what happened.
Median pay$75,400 (estimate)
Wedding Planner
Wedding planners plan a couple's ceremony and reception, keeping the budget, the suppliers and the timeline on track so the day runs as planned.
Median pay$70,200 (estimate)
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
Where you can study this course
There are 3 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
Victoria University
Footscray Park, VIC
3.9from 1,562 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Course page for La Trobe University (opens in a new tab)
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC
4.3from 1,101 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 42 lowest
- (55.05 median, 2020)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Lecturers are friendly and supportive
What to weigh up
- Admin and support can be slow to respond
- Some find courses light on practical content
- Course page for Torrens University Australia (opens in a new tab)
Torrens University Australia
5 campuses
4.0from 1,386 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online, on campus or a mix
- (full or part time)
- Fee
- $21,000 a year
- (Full fee)
What students like
- Student services staff are friendly and helpful
- Staff respond quickly and resolve issues
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Business (Event Management).
- Event planning and operations
- Event marketing and sponsorship
- Project management
- Business law and accounting
- Industry placement
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?