Griffith University

Bachelor of Business (Event Management)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

If you have ambitions to organise rock concerts, community arts festivals, business conferences or sporting events, this major is for you. Event management is an exciting growth industry. You'll develop business skills and specialist knowledge about how to organise, manage and promote events that will put you at the forefront of this industry.

Delivery mode

Griffith University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan
  • Parklands Dr, Southport

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Prerequisites

Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3&4, C)

Assumed Knowledge

From 2024 English is Assumed Knowledge

*The above ATAR/Rank from the 2023 admission cycle represents the minimum adjusted ATAR/Rank to which an offer was made. Minimum thresholds can change from year to year and should be used as a guide only for any future intakes. Applicants with VET qualifications may not be offered a place if the lowest selection rank is higher than the equivalent rank for the VET qualification. Quotas may apply to this program.

VET Qualification

Certificate III

Language requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

  • A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
  • OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
  • OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
  • OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
  • OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
  • OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.

English test results must be no more than two years old.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $43,500 $100,500 Fees are based on full-time study.

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Study mode Blended
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $43,500 $100,500

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Business (Event Management) will prepare you for the following roles.

Conference Manager

A Conference Manager oversees the running of a conference, industry event or large meeting of stakeholders. You might liaise with industry represen...

Avg yearly income $88,400
Entry barriers Low

Event Director

An Event Director oversees the overall development of a range of special events. You might work for an event organisation company or lead the event...

Avg yearly income $91,000
Entry barriers Low

Event Manager

An Event Manager oversees the organisation of a range of events including exhibitions, conferences and community events. You might plan events for...

Avg yearly income $99,996
Entry barriers Low

Event Planner

An Event Planner organises events for a range of industries. You might coordinate community events, arrange conferences for work groups or organise...

Avg yearly income $72,800
Entry barriers Low

Exhibition Manager

An Exhibition Manager organises showcase exhibitions for a range of industries and special interest groups. You might liaise with stakeholders to d...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

Venue Manager

A Venue Manager coordinates bookings and events at a function venue. You might host conferences, exhibitions, performances or corporate functions....

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

About Griffith University

With social responsibility at the heart of everything we teach, our pursuit of excellence goes beyond the purely academic—to us, being truly great means truly doing good.

In all we do, we strive to create positive, meaningful change in the lives of our students, their families and friends, and society at large.

At Griffith, we believe education is for everyone. No matter their background, we strive to provide the absolute best support to help our students reach their potential. We deliver unique opportunities, made possible through our rich and varied industry partnerships, so that they can access world-class experiences and rewarding careers.