Graduate Diploma in Event Management
Business & Management
A course by
SIT
The Graduate Diploma in Event Management prepares students to critically evaluate and apply management information and skills in diverse event environments, with strong emphasis on project management, marketing, financial control, and the development of key interpersonal and business skills relevant to event leadership roles.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
SIT2LRN Distance Learning, Online
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Project Management Skills
Understand and apply project management principles, develop project time-line plans, estimate and schedule resources and costs, and use project management software.
Event Concept and Analysis
Analyse events, develop event concepts, plan and implement marketing and management, and critically evaluate event success.
Financial Management for Events
Assess the financial management process, develop income and expenditure budgets, assess feasibility, and create financially viable event plans.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme combines theoretical and practical learning to develop advanced knowledge and applied skills for work in the event management sector. Key areas include project planning, event design, marketing and promotion, financial management, risk and quality, research or applied practice via internship, and professional soft skills. Graduates will be able to manage events of all scales—from concept to execution—including exhibitions, festivals, local government and sporting events, and more. The programme is delivered via distance learning and offers both full-time and part-time study paths, with high importance placed on communication, presentation, and problem-solving abilities.
Course Content
- Fundamentals of Project Management
- Advanced Event Management
- Event Planning: Finance and Budgeting
- Event Planning: Marketing and Promotion
- Research Methodologies for Management
- Management Research Project or Internship
- Risk Management and Quality or Digital Marketing: Strategy and Analysis
What you need to know first
Undergraduate degree in any discipline OR mature student (at least 20 years) with at least 3 years relevant work experience (must provide CV).
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Event Management
Business
Marketing
Project Management
Future employment opportunities might be
Event Coordinator
Event Manager