Master of Event Management (Extension)

Master the events industry

The Master of Event Management (Extension) is designed to expose you to best practice, current issues, and emerging trends in event management.

Develop advanced professional skills and knowledge to prepare you for management positions in the broad and multifaceted events industry.

You'll learn event creation, planning, delivery, marketing and evaluation processes and practices of various forms of events in both Australian and international contexts.

Industry experts are engaged throughout course and assessment design and subject delivery to ensure the integration of practice against cutting edge theory.

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Master of Event Management (Extension)

CODE

UTS: C04368 (version 3)

CRICOS: 096871C

DURATION

2 years full time
4 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

This course will provide you with advanced knowledge and skill sets in the specialist area of event management.

You'll learn high-level general management competencies needed to develop or manage complex organisations involved in the production of public, corporate or other event types.

The course strongly focuses on professional practice, including two innovative capstone subjects – Industry Research Project or Internship Experience – which enable you to work on or with contemporary industry issues and opportunities.

Elective subject choices provide you with an opportunity to specialise more deeply in event management and related fields.

Subjects at a glance

Core subjects

Subject Code	Subject Name
21964	Data, Evidence and Managerial Decision Making
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
21856	Career and Portfolio Planning
21882	Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits
21778	Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits
21935	Sport, Events and Globalisation

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Admissions information

This course is tailored for aspiring event management professionals seeking to excel in leadership roles. Choose this course to gain a comprehensive understanding of the events sector and to enhance your managerial capabilities. Its distinctiveness lies in the blend of academic rigour and practical application, with input from industry experts ensuring relevance to current practices.

You will acquire skills in event creation, planning, execution, marketing, and evaluation, with a focus on both Australian and international contexts. The learning experience combines research-informed content with real-world insights, facilitated by leading academics and professionals. The course culminates in either an Industry Research Project or an Internship Experience, offering direct engagement with industry challenges and practices.

Find out more about Why Event Management.
Students acquire skills in event creation, planning, execution, marketing, and evaluation, with a focus on both Australian and international contexts. The learning experience combines research-informed content with real-world insights, facilitated by leading academics and professionals.

The course culminates in either an Industry Research Project or an Internship Experience, offering direct engagement with industry challenges and practices.
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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