Event Management

    Unit set code: BMAEVT | Study level: Undergraduate | Unit set type: Major
    Delivery mode
    Hybrid
    Location
    City Campus
    Footscray Park
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    Overview

    Launch your career on the local or international business stage by choosing an Event Management business major.

    Using case studies, practical applications of theory and event management and simulation software, you will gain the skills to curate experiences for a range of audiences.

    Throughout your learning, you will gain valuable contacts through volunteer placements and networking opportunities.
    By the end of this course, you will have the skills and confidence to design, plan and stage special events, such as:

    • conventions
    • exhibitions
    • festivals and concerts
    • brand launches, sponsorship or activations.

    Industry focused, this event management major is supported by an industry business project and a chance to work with industry professionals. This is a unique opportunity to hone your professional development skills and gain valuable contacts and experience.

    Unit set structure

    For a major study students must complete 96 credit points consisting of:

    • 96 credit points Major Studies
    What is a unit?

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    Most courses have compulsory 'core' units, as well as optional units.

    Credits

    'Credit points' are the value that each unit contributes towards your course.
    Most units at VU are worth 12 credit points. You will need to complete the required course credit points to graduate.

    Units within this unit set

    Event Operations
    BHO2000
    Introduction to Tourism Hospitality and Events
    BHO2006
    Event Planning and Promotion
    BHO2009
    Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Events
    BHO3002
    Live Performance Management
    BHO3406
    Business Events
    BHO3421
    My Professional Brand
    BSK2001
    Professional Business Project
    BSK3000

    As part of a course

    This unit set is studied as part of the following course(s):

    Bachelor of Business
    BBNS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
    Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Business
    LHWB | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 5 years
    Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business
    LBWB | Bachelor degree | Duration: 5 years
    Bachelor of Psychological Studies/Bachelor of Business
    ABPB | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years
    Bachelor of Sport Management/Bachelor of Business
    SBSB | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years

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