Master of Event Management (Extension)

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 their managerial capabilities. Its distinctiveness lies in the blend of academic rigor and practical application, with input from industry experts ensuring relevance to current practices.

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.

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Course aims

The course aims to produce graduates with advanced knowledge and skill sets in the specialist area of event management. In addition, high-level general management competencies needed to develop or manage complex organisations involved in the production of public, corporate or other event types are developed.

Elective subject choices provide students an opportunity to specialise more deeply in event management and related fields and further enhance students' management skills, professional practice, specialist knowledge and capabilities. Course structures include a suggested list of elective options for students to assist their choice and to identify allied or complementary subjects to the event management field.

Study plan

A typical course program is provided below, showing the recommended study sequence to ensure completion of the course within the expected duration.

Not all subjects are offered every session. Refer to the Timetable Planner for confirmation of availability.

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Business and Social Impact 21895 6
Creative Problem Solving 21854 6
Events for Impact and Legacy 21959 6
Data, Evidence and Managerial Decision Making 21964 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Event Creation Workshop 21939 6
Event Management 21936 6
Sport, Events and Globalisation 21935 6
Select 6 credit points of options: 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits 21882 6
Principles of Event Marketing 21930 6
Managing Staff and Volunteers 21928 6
Select 6 credit points of options: 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Career and Portfolio Planning 21856 6
Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits 21778 6
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12
Industry Research Project 21890 12
Internship Experience 26799 12

First year

Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Data, Evidence and Managerial Decision Making 21964 6
Event Creation Workshop 21939 6
Event Management 21936 6
Business and Social Impact 21895 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Managing Staff and Volunteers 21928 6
Creative Problem Solving 21854 6
Events for Impact and Legacy 21959 6
Select 6 credit points of options: 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Sport, Events and Globalisation 21935 6
Career and Portfolio Planning 21856 6
Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits 21778 6
Select 6 credit points of options: 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Principles of Event Marketing 21930 6
Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits 21882 6
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12
Industry Research Project 21890 12
Internship Experience 26799 12

Course fees

For relevant fee information, please choose from the following:

Local student

In most cases, UTS offers domestic students entry to postgraduate courses on a fee paying basis.

Tuition fees are charged:

  • based on the particular course in which you are enrolled
  • based on the number of credit points in which you are enrolled
  • at the rates set for the current year and revised annually

Fees for future year(s) published in the online calculator, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only.  UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.

Tuition fees can be found in the online calculator.

A small number of postgraduate courses offer government subsidised Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Find out whether there are CSPs available in this course by visiting our postgraduate fees page.

In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional costs.

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International student

Tuition fees for international postgraduate coursework students can be found using fees search.

Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase. Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.

For this course, the cost per credit point for 2025 is $838. The total credit points are 96.


All international students should familiarise themselves with the following documents:

In addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Textbooks and other course materials will also result in additional costs.

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For further information on costs related to your study at UTS, visit the international students' fees information page.

Careers

Graduates of this program can pursue careers in such areas as festival management, conference and meeting management, sport event management, venue management, exhibition management, event marketing and sponsorship, corporate event management, event risk management, and event theming and design.

Course structure

Course structure explained

Students must complete a total of 96 credit points made up of 15 subjects, comprising twelve core subjects (72 credit points), two electives subjects (12 credit points), and either Industry Research Project or Internship Experience (12 credit points).

Course completion requirements
Requirement Credit Points
STM91688 Core Subjects (MEventM Extension) 72
STM91383 Management Capstone stream 12
CBK92116 Electives (MEventM Ext) 12
Total 96

Additional information

Course duration

The course may be completed in two years of full-time or four years of part-time study.

Admission requirements

Admission 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)

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.

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 students

Visa 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.

If you don't meet the admission requirements for this course, there may be alternative pathways to help you gain admission.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.

Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.

UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.

For course specific information see the UTS Business School Inherent Requirements Statement.

Recognition of prior learning

Students may be granted a maximum of six subject exemptions, of which four core subjects may be approved from prior undergraduate study. For more information about the application process, see How to Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Articulation with UTS courses

This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Event Management (C11038) or Graduate Certificate in Business Immersion and Career Transition (C11300), the Graduate Diploma in Event Management (C06017), and the Master of Event Management (Extension).

Scholarships and prizes

Scholarships

For Business students

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For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Business students

UTS: Handbook

See the Master of Event Management (Extension) in the UTS: Handbook for comprehensive course details.

Information for international students

Find out about support services, the Australian education system, accommodation and more to help you get the most out of your study at UTS.

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    About Event Management

    Develop high-level management skills and play a significant role in the management of large-scale events.

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How to apply

Domestic applicants can apply via My Student Portal.

Intake

Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025

Important dates

JANUARY 2025
26
Postgraduate applications close for Main Calendar Autumn Session 2025
FEBRUARY 2025
3
Postgraduate applications open for Spring and Summer Session 2025
3 - 14
Orientation for Main Calendar Autumn Session
17
Main Calendar Autumn Session 2025 commences
MARCH 2025
3
Last day to be admitted to a course or enrol in (add) subjects for Main Calendar, Health UG Calendar, Education UG + PG Calendar Health Extended Teaching Calendar Autumn Session 2025
JUNE 2025
29
Postgraduate applications close for Spring Session 2025
JULY 2025
21 - 25
Orientation for Main Calendar Spring Session
28
Main Calendar Spring Session 2025 commences
AUGUST 2025
11
Last day to be admitted to a course or enrol in (add) subjects for Main Calendar, Health UG Calendar, Health Extended Teaching Calendar Spring Session 2025
OCTOBER 2025
TBC
Postgraduate applications close for Summer Session 2025
DECEMBER 2025
1 - 5
Orientation for Main Calendar Summer Session 2025
JANUARY 2026
TBC
Postgraduate applications close for Main Calendar Autumn Session 2026

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Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

For Business students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Business students

International students

Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

You can meet an international student advisor at one of our events worldwide to ask questions and submit an application.

Important dates

Visit the UTS Handbook for full academic dates. Visit essential information for international students for the application closing dates.

 

How to apply

International applicants apply to study via UTS International.

Intake

Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025

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Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

For Business students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Business students

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