Foundations of Event Management

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
HOSP 1001
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Course ID
200256
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

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

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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