Foundations of Event Management

Undergraduate | 2026

Course page banner
Mode icon
Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
area/catalogue icon
Area/Catalogue
HOSP 1001
Course ID icon
Course ID
200256
Campus icon
Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
Unit value icon
Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Management
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Sunny Son
Course level icon
Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
Study abroad and student exchange icon
Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course aims to explore key concepts central to event management, enabling students to apply theoretical underpinnings to professional practice for effective event management. Serving as an introduction to the event industry and operations, it will establish a solid foundation for further studies in this field. Designed to enhance critical thinking and analysis skills crucial for effective event management, the course prepares students to succeed in the tourism, events and hospitality sector with a comprehensive understanding of event management.

  • Event Management Fundamentals
  • Strategic Event Planning
  • Event Operation Management

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain the impacts of events on host societies
  • Describe the diversity of events and the way they operate
  • Analyse the role of stakeholders in contributing to successful events
  • Discuss the unique characteristics of event experience that explain event visitor behaviour
  • Discuss key concepts in event studies for the development of effective event practices and procedures

Availability

Census date Icon
Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 25082
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 704/705
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 704/705
Class number
Class number 29487
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 113
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 113

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Fee calculator

To display course fees, please select your status and program below:

We’re updating this Fee Calculator. It currently shows fees for programs only. Please check the relevant program for full fee details.

Study Abroad student tuition fees are available here.

Only some Postgraduate Coursework programs are available as Commonwealth Supported. Please check your program for specific fee information.

The Student Contribution amount displayed below is for students commencing a new program from 2021 onwards. If you are continuing in a program you commenced prior to 1 January 2021, or are commencing an Honours degree relating to an undergraduate degree you commenced prior to 1 January 2021, you may be charged a different Student Contribution amount from the amount displayed below. Please check the Student Contribution bands for continuing students here. If you are an international student, or a domestic student studying in a full fee paying place, and are continuing study that you commenced in 2025 or earlier, your fees will be available here before enrolments open for 2026.