Graduate Diploma in Event Management

Admissions information

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  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.

  Find out more about Why Event Management.

  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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  The course duration is one year of full-time or two years of part-time study.

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  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.

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  2025 Indicative tuition fees for domestic students

  As a postgraduate student, you'll be responsible for covering your own tuition fees.

  2025 Tuition Fee

  • Indicative first-year tuition fee:  $32,280.00
  • Indicative total tuition fee:  $32,280.00

  You can choose to pay your fees upfront per session, or if you’re eligible, you can defer them using a government FEE-HELP loan. This loan helps you cover all or part of your tuition fees. Keep in mind that applications for this loan are specific to each course.

  Additional Costs 

  Your tuition fees do not include:

  • The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), which supports student services and activities. If eligible, you can defer this fee using SA-HELP.
  • Textbooks, materials, and other course-related costs.
  • Any applicable payment processing fees (e.g., credit card surcharges).

  Important Information 

  • Fees are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD).
  • The indicative tuition fees above are based on full-time study (1 year = 48 credit points).
  • Your actual fees depend on the year you enrol, your study load and the subjects you choose. Some subjects fall into different student contribution bands.
  • You can calculate your student contribution based on the amounts listed in the student contribution table

  Alumni Advantage Program 

  As a UTS graduate, you can enjoy a 10% discount on your course fees. Just apply for the course you're interested in, and if you're accepted, the discount will automatically be applied to your enrolment invoice. Learn more about the Alumni Advantage Program. 

  If you have any questions about course fees, please feel free to make an enquiry.
 

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  Students may be granted a maximum of four subject exemptions for prior postgraduate study only. For more information about the application process, see How to Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.

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  This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Event Management (C11038), the Graduate Diploma in Event Management, and the Master of Event Management (C04285 or C04386).