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Bachelor of Business (Event Management/Marketing)

  • Bachelor

Become a versatile leader in the events industry.The way we connect with each other 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
Domestic Fees
$12,761 per year / $38,283 total
International Fees
$12,761 per year / $38,283 total

About this course

Become a versatile leader in the events industry.

The way we connect with each other is changing. In today's global society, event management is about more than bookings and budgets. You need to be flexible, adaptable and ready to coordinate every aspect of an event in the physical and digital world.

With La Trobe's Bachelor of Business (Event Management/Marketing), you'll learn the skills you need to deliver all kinds of events and be ready to find innovative solutions to any challenge.

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

With guidance from our industry Professors of Practice throughout your degree, you'll graduate with a practical understanding of the real-world event industry as it is now.

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.
  • Marketing
    • Develop your skills in marketing by studying buyer behaviour, customer segmentation, targeting and market research.
  • Advertising
    • Learn about advertising, direct marketing and public relations and how to communicate effectively with consumers.
  • 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/Marketing), students must complete a total of 360 credit points across 3 years.

Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:

  • 120 credit points from chosen Core

Year 2 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:

  • 105 credit points from chosen Core
  • 15 credit points from chosen Electives

Year 3 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:

  • 30 credit points from chosen Capstone
  • 90 credit points from chosen Core
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 ADVERTISING IN THE DIGITAL AGE MKT1ADD 1 15 ANALYSING BUSINESS DATA BUS1BAN 1 15 ECONOMIC ISSUES AND PUBLIC POLICY BUS1BUE 1 15 FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING MKT1MDP 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 DIGITAL BRANDING AND RETAILING MKT2BBM 2 15 HALLMARK EVENTS THS2HME 2 15 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS LAW AND ETHICS LST2BSL 2 15 MARKET, AUDIENCE AND SOCIAL RESEARCH MKT2MRE 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 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING MKT3IMK 3 15 SOCIAL MARKETING MKT3SEM 3 15 STRATEGIC MARKETING MKT3SMK 3 15 TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND EVENT FUTURES THS3FUT 3 15

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

Bendigo

Melbourne

Career pathways

When you graduate, you'll have specialist expertise and the flexibility to run great events that suit any circumstance. Your career options could include fields such as event operations, venue and destination management and community events, with roles including:

  • Event planner
    • 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. Take on their requirements 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

The Bachelor of Business (Event Management/Marketing) is accredited by the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI). Graduates of the Bachelor of Business (Event Management/Marketing) may apply for membership with the AMI, as well as with Meetings and Events Australia (MEA). Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.