Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
NA
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ATAR
65 / 14
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Inherent Requirements
NA
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
BBusConv&EventMgt
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Course code
3007130
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Credit points
288
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Equivalent units
24
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management positions graduates at the centre of the fast growing events industry. Students acquire the skills and knowledge required to pursue a career in the management, planning and marketing of corporate events, conventions and meetings, festivals and special events.
This course offers an optional international exchange program for second year students to study overseas.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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Intellectual rigour | Make decisions and exercise judgement in relation to business event and special event management Review, critically analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge in convention and event management |
Creativity | Demonstrate creative, strategic and critical thinking with highly developed problem-solving skills |
Ethical practice | Demonstrate an understanding of ethical standards and professionalism Evaluate issues with reference to sound ethical framework/s and sustainable practices Act with integrity and responsibility in professional practice |
Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate substantial knowledge business event and special event management within both local and international contexts Have a deep understanding of those skills relevant to working and managing in convention and event settings |
Lifelong learning | Demonstrate independent learning skills, reflection in practice, and information literacy skills for lifelong learning Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship |
Communication and social skills | Communicate clearly, coherently and effectively, and be self-aware and empathetic Demonstrate understanding of team dynamics and the ability to be effective team members |
Cultural competence | Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for cultural diversity and the relationship between people in a range of professional and community contexts Demonstrate awareness of the cultural, environmental and economic impacts of business event and special event management |
An internship program, which counts as four core units of the degree, provides students with a block of practical workplace experience during their final study session in a hospitality, event or tourism organisation in Australia or overseas.
The course offers topics developed in consultation with industry and academic leaders in their field. These include festival and special events planning; event operations management; facility and risk management; production planning and management; and convention and exhibition planning.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Coffs Harbour | Session 1 , Session 2 | 334152 | 054451 |
Gold Coast | Session 1 , Session 2 | 334460 | 054461 |
Online | Session 1 , Session 2 | N/A | N/A |
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
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To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management, a candidate shall successfully complete twenty-four (24) units (288 credit points) comprising:
- all units listed in Part A (First year core units);
- all units listed in Part B (Second and Third year core units); and
- eight (8) units from Part C; or
- six (6) units from Part C and two (2) elective units from the University-wide offerings.
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To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree of Business in Convention and Event Management a candidate shall successfully complete sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising:
- all units listed in Part A; and
- eight (8) units from either Part B and/or Part C.
- A candidate who, while enrolled in the Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management, may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Business in Convention and Event Management following withdrawal from the Bachelor Degree.
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
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To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management, a candidate shall successfully complete twenty-four (24) units (288 credit points) comprising:
- all units listed in Part A (First year core units);
- all units listed in Part B (Second and Third year core units); and
- eight (8) units from Part C; or
- six (6) units from Part C and two (2) elective units from the University-wide offerings.
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To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree of Business in Convention and Event Management a candidate shall successfully complete sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising:
- all units listed in Part A; and
- eight (8) units from either Part B and/or Part C.
- A candidate who, while enrolled in the Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management, may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Business in Convention and Event Management following withdrawal from the Bachelor Degree.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
Note 1:
Internship A and Internship B are both double-weighted units that are usually completed over a 14-week (450 hours) period after the completion of a minimum of 16 units including the Professional Development for the Workplace unit (MNG10476). All internship placements must be approved by the Work Integrated Learning Coordinator, prior to commencement.
Note 2:
These units allow students to undertake an international exchange usually in their 2nd year of study. Interested students must seek advice on how exchange units may correspond to their course structure before applying through the International Office.
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Part A |
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First Year Core Units |
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COM00207 | Communication in Organisations | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SOY00411 | Tourism Theories and Practices | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
LAW00150 | Introduction to Business Law | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MNG10247 | Managing Organisations | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MNG00441 | Hospitality Services Management | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MKT00075 | Marketing Principles | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ACC10707 | Accounting and Finance for Business | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ECO10250 | Economics for Decision Making | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Part B |
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2nd and 3rd Year Core Units |
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MNG10714 | The Human Resource Management Expert Practitioner | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MNG10476 | Professional Development for the Workplace | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MNG00114 | Competitive Strategy | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MNG10720 | Research for Business and Tourism | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MNG73005 | Internship A | Advanced | Note 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MNG73006 | Internship B | Advanced | Note 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Part C |
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