Master of Event Management

Study Event Management at UTS

The Australian events industry is dynamic and growing. From mega sports occasions like the Olympic and Paralympic Games to cutting-edge conventions, a career in event management can take you anywhere you want to go. Designed for the events leaders of tomorrow, the UTS Master of Event Management is the ideal path to a thrilling, exciting future in the ever-changing world of events.

With flexible delivery, this course is designed with busy professionals in mind, allowing you to fit your learning around your life. Whether you’re looking to accelerate your existing events career or want to launch a new chapter, this program will give you the comprehensive, up-to-date event management skills you need to create the innovative, groundbreaking events of tomorrow.

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Master of Event Management

CODE

UTS: C04285 (version 3)

CRICOS: 084673G

DURATION

1.5 years full time
3 years part time

INTAKE

Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025
Autumn Session 2026
Spring Session 2026

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COURSE FEES

Domestic (FT)

LOCATION

City campus

What you’ll study

In this program, you'll develop a comprehensive overview of the contemporary events industry. You'll learn to create, plan, deliver and market effective events for a range of purposes and acquire useful skills in analysis and evaluation to facilitate continued growth.

What’s more, UTS’ human-focused education will shape you into an ethical, socially conscious, and sustainably focused professional. With your choice of research or experience-based project as a capstone, this degree will ensure you have everything you need to take on senior roles in the events industry.

Subjects at a glance

Core subjects

Subject Code	Subject Name
21854	Creative Problem Solving
21895	Business and Social Impact
21928	Managing Staff and Volunteers
21930	Principles of Event Marketing
21939	Event Creation Workshop
21959	Events for Impact and Legacy
21936	Event Management
21882	Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits
21778	Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits

See all subjects and majors in the UTS Handbook

Typical course program

The outline below shows an example program for the Master of Event Management based on a full-time study load. Please note that your exact program may differ based on your unique circumstances, such as your commencement date, subject selections and recognition of prior learning.

Course structure

9

core Management subjects
1

Management option
1

Internship experience

or

1

Industry research project

First year

You’ll begin with an array of core subjects, building competencies in problem-solving and managing staff and volunteers. You’ll also get to hone your practical capabilities in a hands-on workshop, where you’ll create your own event concept proposal.
Second year

You’ll conclude your studies by completing your remaining units, learning about legal considerations and event marketing. As a capstone, you’ll choose to undertake either an industry internship or a research project, acquiring valuable first-hand experience prior to graduation.

First year

You’ll begin with an array of core subjects, building competencies in problem-solving and managing staff and volunteers. You’ll also get to hone your practical capabilities in a hands-on workshop, where you’ll create your own event concept proposal.

Second year

You’ll conclude your studies by completing your remaining units, learning about legal considerations and event marketing. As a capstone, you’ll choose to undertake either an industry internship or a research project, acquiring valuable first-hand experience prior to graduation.

See typical course program in the UTS Handbook

Course highlights

This program is designed to develop your high-level management skills and knowledge of the design, creation and execution of high-profile events for a range of industries, purposes and stakeholders. You'll also attain acute competencies in people management, sustainability and creative problem-solving, preparing you for a future in senior leadership roles.

Admissions information

This course is tailored for aspiring event management professionals seeking to advance their careers. Choose this course to gain a comprehensive understanding of the event industry and develop the skills needed for management roles. Its distinctiveness lies in the blend of academic excellence and real-world application, with input from industry experts ensuring relevance to current practices. You will learn to create, plan, market, and evaluate events in both Australian and international contexts. A focus on professional practice and career development planning will ensure your readiness for future career choices.

The course culminates in either an Industry Research Project or an Internship Experience, providing hands-on engagement with contemporary industry issues. Teaching combines research-led content from leading academics with insights from industry partners, ensuring a balance of theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

Find out more about Why Event Management.
Students learn to create, plan, market, and evaluate events in both Australian and international contexts. A focus on professional practice and career development planning ensure their readiness for future career choices.

The course culminates in either an Industry Research Project or an Internship Experience, providing hands-on engagement with contemporary industry issues. Teaching combines research-led content from leading academics with insights from industry partners, ensuring a balance of theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
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)
Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C06017 Graduate Diploma in Event Management or C11038 Graduate Certificate in Event Management.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

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Careers

Your future career

As a graduate, you'll have an acute, to-the-minute toolkit of event management capabilities. You'll know how to lead and manage a team, create and design attractive proposals and deliver effective, spectacular events for any industry, reason or purpose.

With these in-demand skills, you'll be ready to launch or grow a rewarding events career in a huge variety of sectors, industries and settings. Whether you're planning vibrant music festivals, world-class conferences, high-profile sporting events or more, you'll have everything you need to carve your own path and build a successful, exciting future in the events industry.

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Where you’ll study

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