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Master of Event Management
International College of Management, Sydney, Manly, NSW, Australia
About this program
Summary
From business and social events to mega events, concerts and festivals, a professional event manager ensures the success of any event.
The ICMS Master of Event Management is designed for working professionals seeking formal qualifications, as well as students seeking exposure to best practice within the event sector. It is a postgraduate degree that aims to develop strategic thinking and conceptual, analytics and current, practical skills.
Successful events can result in sustainable social, economic and infrastructure outcomes and are emerging as a key strategy for communities coping with globalisation and the new economy. Underpinning a strong emphasis on the international event sector, the Master of Event Management is designed to develop strategic management skills and knowledge that may be applied to the delivery of events in a range of local, national and global settings.
Course Structure
The Master of Event Management is structured to provide you with the perfect balance of theoretical coursework and practical experience.
The Master of Event Management consists of the following:
12 x Subjects of in-depth coursework studies
2 x Subjects of Work Integrated Learning, where you will work with an organisation in your industry for 600 hours and apply your knowledge to real business issues. (Students who have already worked, or who are currently working, within their industry of study may be eligible to receive Recognition of Prior Learning for these subjects. Refer to the Policy Library for more information.)
Delivery through a combination of small lectures, tutorials, workshops and industry research to cater for a range of learning styles.
The full-time 2-year course duration means international students may be eligible for a post-study work visa.*
*Please refer to Department of Home Affairs website for visa regulations, https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
Apply advanced and integrated knowledge of complex theoretical concepts relevant for the event industry.
Develop innovative, evidence-based solutions to complex event management problems, applying initiative and critical thinking skills.
Communicate and negotiate effectively with diverse stakeholders using advanced oral and written communication skills, adeptly adjusting to varying contexts and digital channels.
Analyse and assess the impacts, trends, and issues in event management using expert judgement, and supported by evidence and reasoning.
Critically evaluate and apply sustainable practices, risk management processes, and ethical and cultural (including indigenous) considerations to plan and execute events effectively, safely, and ethically.
Design, lead, and evaluate events that demonstrate imaginative and critical analysis skills, incorporating diverse sources of information and appropriate technologies.
Conduct independent research to provide relevant and reliable evidence to support event management decisions, employing reflective and critical thinking.
Plan, manage, and execute events using advanced project management techniques and other specialised tools and frameworks for effective event execution.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 112 parts
- Trimester 1
- Communication and Media Management
- Tourism and Hospitality Marketing
- Business Event Management
- Timester 2
- Impacts and Strategic Planning of International Events
- Foundations of Management Thought
- Risk Management for Events
- Trimester 3
- Sustainable Best Practice for Events
- Elective level 800
- Responsible Leadership
- Trimester 4
- Event Innovation
- Technology and Design
- Event Operations and Quality Management
- Elective level 800
- Trimester 5
- Work Integrated Learning Postgraduate l
- Trimester 6
- Work Integrated Learning Postgraduate ll
- Year One
- Year Two
- Year Three
- Year Four
- Trimester 1
- Communication and Media Management
- Trimester 2
- Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Trimester 3
- Business Event Management
- Trimester 4
- Impacts and Strategic Planning of International Events
- Trimester 5
- Foundations of Management Thought
- Trimester 6
- Risk Management for Events
- Trimester 7
- Sustainable Best Practice for Events
- Trimester 8
- Elective Level 800
- Trimester 9
- Responsible Leadership
- Trimester 10
- Innovation in Event Operations and Quality Management
- Event Operations and Quality Management
- Trimester 11
- Elective Level 800
- Work Integrated Learning Postgraduate I
- Trimester 12
- Work Integrated Learning Postgraduate II
- The course information on this website is indicative of a typical study pattern only and is subject to change. Enrolled students will be made aware of changes to their course structure or subjects
Not all subjects are offered every trimester. The Academic Consulting Office can assist you with subject selection and structuring your course. A typical full-time study load is between 6 and 8 subjects per year (an equivalent to 24 credit points)
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- “The skills and knowledge learned in the ICMS Master of Event Management course are based on leading-edge thinking and international experience. Our lecturers have experience working around the world delivering events in over 40 countries
- from the USA to UAE.”
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Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
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On STSOL, supporting the 190 and 491, not the 189 on its own. A weaker migration pathway than the technical fields; regional employment and nomination matter more here. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
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List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
ICMS's own Postgraduate Requirements: Master's Degrees page. Applicants must meet one of: successful completion of a Bachelor degree from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 5-point scale); OR a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0; OR at least two award or non-award postgraduate subjects (AQF Level 8+) with a minimum GPA of 3.0; OR an approved Postgraduate Qualifying Program with a minimum GPA of 3.0; OR, for mature-age entry (21+), a diploma or associate degree plus 4-5 years of relevant management experience (documented per the ICMS Admissions Guidebook).
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