Graduate Diploma in Event Management
This course targets individuals aiming to excel in event management, offering a comprehensive understanding of the sector. Choose this course for its blend of theory and practice, taught by leading academics. Its distinctiveness lies in the real-world application of cutting-edge event management principles. You will acquire practical skills for planning and executing diverse events, informed by the latest industry trends and issues. Learning occurs through a combination of research-led content and engagement with industry via guest lectures and case studies, ensuring a balance of academic rigor and practical relevance.
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Students acquire practical skills for planning and executing diverse events, informed by the latest industry trends and issues. Learning occurs through a combination of research-led content and engagement with industry via guest lectures and case studies, ensuring a balance of academic rigor and practical relevance.
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Course aims
The Graduate Diploma in Event Management is suitable for students wanting to strengthen their understanding of event management. The course provides theories, models and practical case studies in order to understand the complex nature of the events industry.
The course provides an avenue for students to apply theoretical and practical skills needed to operate within the events industry.
Study plan
To view the study plan please visit the UTS Handbook.Course fees
For relevant fee information, please choose from the following:
Local student
International student
Careers
Graduates have the option of developing their careers in a variety of areas including festivals, exhibitions, sporting events, conferences/meetings, and charities. Additionally, graduates may wish to develop their careers in specialist-aligned areas such as event design/theming or venue management.
Course structure
To view the course structure please visit the UTS Handbook.Additional information
Course duration
The course duration is one year of full-time or two years of part-time study.
On campus - WeeklyAdmission requirements
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Applicants must have the following:
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)
International applicants with a completed bachelor's degree or higher qualification who do not meet the criteria above may be considered with:
- Completed bachelor’s degree with more than 60% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included) AND a minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-degree professional experience
OR
- Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT Exam) with an overall minimum score of 550
OR
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE General Test) with an overall minimum score of 307 with verbal 148 and quantitative 156.
Relevant professional experience refers to any current work experience in which you have developed skills, knowledge, and competencies directly related to the course for which you are applying. This includes roles such as managers, professionals, technicians, community, personal service, clerical, administrative, or sales workers across various industries.
Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11038 Graduate Certificate in Event Management.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International studentsVisa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Applicants must have the following:
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)
International applicants with a completed bachelor's degree or higher qualification who do not meet the criteria above may be considered with:
- Completed bachelor’s degree with more than 60% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included) AND a minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-degree professional experience
OR
- Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT Exam) with an overall minimum score of 550
OR
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE General Test) with an overall minimum score of 307 with verbal 148 and quantitative 156.
Relevant professional experience refers to any current work experience in which you have developed skills, knowledge, and competencies directly related to the course for which you are applying. This includes roles such as managers, professionals, technicians, community, personal service, clerical, administrative, or sales workers across various industries.
Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11038 Graduate Certificate in Event Management.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential for successfully completing a course at UTS. You can find the inherent requirements for your course via the inherent requirements directory.
Recognition of prior learning
Students may be granted a maximum of four subject exemptions, of which two subjects can be approved from prior undergraduate study. For more information about the application process, see How to Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.
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Domestic students
How to apply
Domestic applicants can apply via UTS Student Portal.
Intake
Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025
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International students
How to apply
International applicants apply to study via UTS International.
Intake
Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025
