Master of Event Management

About

From business and social events to mega events, concerts and festivals, a professional event manager ensures the success of any event.

The ICMS Master of Event Management is designed for working professionals seeking formal qualifications, as well as students seeking exposure to best practice within the event sector. It is a postgraduate degree that aims to develop strategic thinking and conceptual, analytical and current, practical skills.

Successful events can result in sustainable social, economic and infrastructure outcomes and are emerging as a key strategy for communities coping with globalisation and the new economy. Underpinning a strong emphasis on the international event sector, the Master of Event Management is designed to develop strategic management skills and knowledge that may be applied to the delivery of events in a range of local, national and global settings.

This course includes two subjects of Work Integrated Learning (WIL), which is the equivalent of two trimesters of Industry Training. The ICMS WIL team place students with an organisation, in their chosen industry, for 600 hours. This gives students an opportunity to apply their knowledge to real business issues and make valuable industry connections. (Students who have already worked, or who are currently working, within their industry of study may be eligible to receive recognition of prior learning for these subjects).

Degree Structure

The Master of Event Management is structured to provide you with the perfect balance of theoretical coursework and practical experience.
The Master of Event Management consists of the following:

• 12 x Subjects of in-depth coursework studies
• 2 x Subjects of Work Integrated Learning, where you will work with an organisation in your industry for 600 hours and apply your knowledge to real business issues. (Students who have already worked, or who are currently working, within their industry of study may be eligible to receive Recognition of Prior Learning for these subjects.
• Delivery through a combination of small lectures, tutorials, workshops and industry research to cater for a range of learning styles.

Admission criteria

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

• successful completion of a bachelor degree from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent
• successful completion of a graduate certificate or graduate diploma from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent
• successful completion of at least two award, or non-award, postgraduate subjects (at AQF Level 8 or above) from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent
• successful completion of an approved Postgraduate Qualifying Program from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent
• if aged 21+: successful completion of a diploma or associate degree qualification (or equivalents as recognised by the Australian Government’s qualifications recognition tool) and four years of relevant management experience.

*Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience MUST support their application with evidence outlined in section 7.1 of the ICMS Admissions Guidebook.

Fees and charges

^ Fee listed is the indicative annual course cost for 2024. Fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.

Australian Government financial assistance

ICMS scholarships and financial assistance

Equity Scholarships through UAC

Further information

Read the full course details on the ICMS website.

Call (02) 9466 1240 or email ICMS.