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La Trobe University

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Bachelor of Business (Event Management)

  • Bachelor

Become a versatile leader in the events industry.The way we gather to celebrate, explore and discuss is changing. In today's global society, event management is about more than bookings and budgets.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Mar, Jul, Nov
Domestic Fees
$12,372 per year / $37,116 total
International Fees
$12,372 per year / $37,116 total
ATAR
55.05

About this course

Become a versatile leader in the events industry.

The way we gather to celebrate, explore and discuss is changing. In today's global society, event management is about more than bookings and budgets. We're expanding into new physical and digital world, breaking down barriers and expanding inclusion, diversity and empathy.

With La Trobe's Bachelor of Business (Event Management), you'll learn the skills you need to deliver successful events and be ready to find innovative solutions to any challenge. Plus, you'll have a foundation in business - so you'll be a flexible, multiskilled graduate.

This multidisciplinary course will provide you with a solid grounding in business, then help you build specialist expertise in event management and marketing. With subjects dedicated to digital business, trends in modern business and business analytics, you'll develop a highly sought-after skillset that prepares you for the evolving events space.

Want a degree tailored to your interests? Choose electives to complete a second major in another business discipline such as marketing or international business, or broaden your perspective by taking on any other major we offer at La Trobe.

With guidance from industry experts working in the field and also teaching, you'll graduate with a practical understanding of the real-world event industry and networks. You'll learn:

  • Event planning and management
    • Understand every aspect of delivering events, including logistics and project management, and study the unique factors involved in coordinating sustainable community events.
  • Digital business
    • Explore how businesses are developing new operating models for the digital economy and develop the skills to design innovative digital solutions.
  • Consumer behaviour
    • Analyse the factors influencing the consumer decision-making process and learn to consider how consumer behaviour shapes the development of marketing strategies.
  • Accounting and finance
    • Discover how to compile and interpret budgets and financial statements and make strategic business planning decisions.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.

Sample course structure

Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Business (Event Management), students must complete a total of 360 credit points across 3 years.

Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:

  • 90 credit points from chosen Core
  • 30 credit points from chosen Electives or major or minor

Year 2 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:

  • 75 credit points from chosen Core
  • 45 credit points from chosen Electives or major or minor

Year 3 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:

  • 30 credit points from chosen Capstone
  • 45 credit points from chosen Core
  • 45 credit points from chosen Electives or major or minor
Study options

Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.

Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0 WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ABS0WOM 1 0 ANALYSING BUSINESS DATA BUS1BAN 1 15 ECONOMIC ISSUES AND PUBLIC POLICY BUS1BUE 1 15 INTRODUCTION TO EVENT MANAGEMENT THS1FEM 1 15 INTRODUCTION TO TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND EVENTS THS1THE 1 15 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE BUS1AFB 1 15 SUSTAINABILITY BUS1SBY 1 15 CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR MKT2CBE 2 15 HALLMARK EVENTS THS2HME 2 15 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS LAW AND ETHICS LST2BSL 2 15 TRENDS IN MODERN BUSINESS AND SOCIETY BUS2TBS 2 15 VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT MGT2SVM 2 15 DIGITAL BUSINESS BUS3DIG 3 15 EVENT PLANNING THS3EOP 3 15 TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND EVENT FUTURES THS3FUT 3 15

A major is a sequence of related subjects studied in your course. To attain a major, this sequence must add up to 120 credit points. In some courses, you need to complete at least one major from your course's discipline to attain your degree. If there is room in your degree for more than one major, you may wish to complete an open access major from another discipline area.

Course majors Major code Economics MAJOR-ECO-2 Financial management MJR-FINMGT-1 Human resource management MAJOR-HRM-1 International business MJR-INTBUS-1 Management StudyFlex major
StudyFlex majors are majors that have at least four subjects available in both on-campus and online. Students can choose which mode they wish to enrol in for this major.
MAJOR-MGT-1 Management and marketing MAJOR-MGTMKT Marketing StudyFlex major
StudyFlex majors are majors that have at least four subjects available in both on-campus and online. Students can choose which mode they wish to enrol in for this major.
MAJOR-MKT-1 Sport management MAJOR-SPM Tourism and hospitality MAJOR-THS Open access majors View our open access majors

A minor is an optional sequence of related subjects studied in your course. To attain a minor, this sequence must add up to 60 credit points. A minor can be undertaken in a similar or different interest area in your course or major\'s discipline and, in some cases, taken from a different discipline. Up to two minors can be chosen in place of an optional second major or standalone elective subjects.

Course minors Minor code Corporate finance MNR-CORPFIN Digital marketing MINOR-DGMKT Economics MINOR-ECO-1 Environmental management MNR-ENVMGT-1 Event management MINOR-EVM-2 Forensic accounting MNR-FORACC-1 Human resources management MINOR-HRM-3 International business MNR-INTBUS-1 International commerce MNR-INTCOMM Management MINOR-MGT-3 Marketing MINOR-MKT-3 Sport management MINOR-SPM-1 Tourism and hospitality MINOR-THS-2 Open access minors View our open access minors

A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook for the subjects available.

Capstone subjects are required subjects in your course or major that help you integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you gain to solve real world problems. Capstone subjects are often taken towards the end of your course.

Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ENTREPRENEURSHIP BUS3ENT 3 15 EVENT PROJECT THS3SCE 3 15
See La Trobe University Handbook for more details

The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.

  • Melbourne (Bundoora)

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Study locations

Melbourne

Career pathways

When you graduate, you'll have specialist expertise and the flexibility to run great events for businesses and clients. Your career options could include:

  • Event manager
    • Support your organisation's business goals by delivering successful events. Connect with stakeholders, coordinate logistics and services, manage budgets and measure your success to find future improvements.
  • Event management consultant
    • Help clients enjoy their dream event. Identify their needs and manage every aspect of an event, including logistics, services and on-the-day issues.
  • Marketing coordinator
    • Help your organisation grow by coordinating and managing its marketing activities, including events, campaigns and advertising.

Professional recognition

Graduates of the Bachelor of Business (Event Management) may apply for membership with Meetings and Events Australia. Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.