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Be a future leader in the events sector with the practical skills, specialist knowledge and innovative strategies to run and manage effective events.
Develop fundamental business skills, while focusing on negotiation and interaction skills, critical thinking, communication and human interaction. We produce future leaders with the knowledge and skills needed for effective event management.
Whether your sights are set on profit-making or community building, working at an international organisation or contributing at a local level, you’ll be ready to meet high standards of professional excellence as soon as you enter the workforce. You will:
Put your practical skills to the test. As an events management student, you’ll enrol into our Event Planning subject and plan a major fundraising event in your third-year. You’ll work with classmates to develop a strategic plan and work to the budget allocated to you. Over the years, our students have raised more than $1,000,000 for our charity partners.
A qualification in event management is your key to working in varied positions across all sectors. You could consider working in areas and roles such as:
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 50.05
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July), Summer 1 (November)March, July, November
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 51Bendigo: 59.9
Start dates: March, July, NovemberMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 3 years3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo
Start dates: AnytimeAnytime
Duration: 4 years3 years full-time or 6 years part-time
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: AnytimeAnytime
Duration: 2 yearsTwo years full-time or part-time equivalent
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Shepparton
Start dates: AnytimeAnytime
Duration: 2 years2 years full-time or 4 years part-time
Find out about the experiences of one of our event management students.
Our recent graduates have started their careers within mid-tier and local firms, the public sector and not-for-profit organisations, and have risen to high-level positions as company directors in commercial organisations such as:
The wage of an event management graduate can vary greatly based on your specialisation, position and organisation you find work in. Below is an estimation of the salary and career path of an event management graduate.
*Average salary range for roles located in Melbourne and Sydney, as advertised on Seek, 2017
Industry links are organisations that work with us to shape our curriculum and provide partnership and placement opportunities. We look for strong links with industry, schools, community groups and other stakeholders to ensure you develop the best theoretical and practical skills required in your chosen career.
Our business industry links consider La Trobe graduates for internships, placements and employment opportunities, as they know our teaching and content standards. Our business industry links include:
Find out more about La Trobe Business School.
Going straight from school to university isn't an option for everyone. If you have not completed year 12, didn't get the score you needed or are working on ways to transition into tertiary education, we have options for you.
* Other than Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics of Bachelor of Laws.
** Minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) required for entry into some courses. You may also be eligible for Advance Standing
If you'd like some more information, contact our future students team on:
Or see alternative course pathways.
Experience the business industry in the classroom. You’ll learn from academics and Professors of Practice who have expertise across a range of industries and sectors. Our staff work with industry to:
View staff in event management or view all staff from the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Commerce.
Be career ready. Extend your learning beyond the classroom by testing your knowledge in a ’real world’ role. Create your industry network and gain practical skills through Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and placement subjects. Work with your course coordinator to find opportunities that best suit your skills and interests. Previous students have found internship opportunities within organisations such as:
Refer to course specifics above to see what placement opportunities exist for you
Give your qualification an global edge with international study. As a part of La Trobe Business School, you may be eligible for a number of opportunities, including study tours and international exchange. Previous International Study Programs have visited:
