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Unit of Study HOTL5005 - Events: Operations and Management (2026)

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Unit description

Provides an understanding of the nature of the different types of events, their life cycles and a practical approach to designing, planning and organising events.  Students will gain experience in creating, executing and reviewing a special event.

Unit content

Module 1 Introduction to Events          

Module 2 Creating and Designing Innovative Events 

Module 3 Event Planning and Project Management   

Module 4 Event Operation and Evaluation      

Module 5 Legal, Risk and OHS Management

Module 6 Sustainable Event Management and Event in Tourism and Hospitality

 

Availabilities

Location Domestic International
Brisbane
Term2,4
Term2,4
Melbourne
Term2,4
Term2,4
Sydney
Term2,4
Term2,4

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

discuss the success factors that drive different types of events

assess the principles of sustainability and ethical practice in managing events

demonstrate an understanding of the different processes involved in designing and executing a special event and successfully liaising with relevant stakeholders

review the success and / or challenges of a student-led event.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)
Assessment
Infographic 15%
Proposal 50%
Debrief 35%

Teaching method
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)
Assessment
Infographic 15%
Proposal 50%
Debrief 35%

Teaching method
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)
Assessment
Infographic 15%
Proposal 50%
Debrief 35%

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