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Bachelor of Event Management

This degree prepares people to plan and run events.

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How long it takes
3 years
full time
Level
Bachelor degree
University
How you can study
On campus
Taught by
2 providers
NSW, VIC

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Event Management asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in planning and running events
  • good communication skills
  • a calm approach when things change
  • the ability to work well in a team

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Bachelor or Diploma?

The Bachelor of Event Management is the higher level qualification, and the Diploma of Event Management is the lower one. The two share their subject, event management.

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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.

  • Catering Manager

    Catering managers plan and run the food and service for events and venues, working to a client's budget, guest numbers and deadline.

    Median pay$65,800 (estimate)

  • Community Arts Worker

    Community arts workers run creative projects with local groups, using art to build connection and give a community a say in its own culture.

    Median pay$65,000 (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

  • Production Coordinator

    Production coordinators keep the schedule, budget and logistics of a film, television or content production on track from pre-production through to wrap.

    Median pay$80,600 (estimate)

    In demand

  • Cinema and Theatre Manager

    Cinema and theatre managers keep a venue running day to day, from the show schedule and staff roster to box office takings and patron safety.

    Median pay$73,800 (estimate)

  • Theatre Producer

    Theatre producers run the business side of live performance: they raise the money, assemble the team and get a production from script to opening night.

    Median pay$96,200 (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 2 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.

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Event Management.

  • Event planning and design
  • Event operations and delivery
  • Event marketing
  • Budgeting and project management
  • Working with clients and teams

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

Questions people ask

Who is this qualification for?

This is a bachelor degree in event management. No roles it leads to are listed.

Do I need experience or other qualifications first?

Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose.

How is it different from Diploma of Event Management?

The Bachelor of Event Management is the higher level qualification, and the Diploma of Event Management is the lower one. The two share their subject, event management.

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