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Bring ideas to life
Hosting the world's favourite events has become big business. It looks easy but those big events require big coordination. If you have ambitions to organise a rock concert, community arts festival, business conference or major sporting event, an event management major is for you.
Event managers design, organise and coordinate conventions, conferences, exhibitions, public celebrations, opening ceremonies, tradeshows and festivals. They are responsible for every aspect of events from marketing, catering, signage, displays, translation, audio-visual equipment, security and monitoring the overall budget. A Griffith event management major gives you the essential business skills and specialist knowledge needed to put you at the forefront of this amazing industry.
Study event management at Griffith
Hit the ground running
Get into the workforce faster by gaining important hands-on experience. Through our project-based work placements, community and global internships, you can put what you learn into practice. You'll also gain exposure to business networks through key industry links such as the Queensland Tourism Industry Council and Star Entertainment Group.
Study your way
Build your event management studies around the lifestyle that suits you. With the flexibility of studying part-time or full-time, over two or three trimesters each year, you can balance your student life with work, family and friends.
Be part of the biggest sporting event in Australia this decade
As an Official Partner of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, Griffith is in a unique position to provide unrivalled opportunities for students in the lead up to, and during this major sporting event.
Griffith students studying event and sport management, tourism, business, commerce, and other disciplines will have access to internships with the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation, the organising body of GC2018, and its key stakeholders. As a student intern, you’ll enjoy a meaningful study-related work experience and receive credit towards your degree.
Elise Giles
Event and human resource management graduate Elise Giles received a Prime Minister’s Endeavour Award during her studies. This elite scholarship allowed her to undertake a semester exchange at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, followed by an internship at the international event consultancy company, MCI. The two-month internship program gave Elise an insight into the skills required to coordinate event projects on an international level. 'Being able to study at a Polytechnic University with such an innovative events program was a privilege. The award provided me with many beneficial opportunities in Hong Kong.'
Study options
| Degrees | Campus | OP rank |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business | Nathan | 15 |
| Bachelor of Business | Gold Coast | 15 |
| Bachelor of Business | Offshore | |
| Bachelor of Business (Honours) | Gold Coast Nathan |
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| Graduate Certificate in Business | Gold Coast | |
| Master of Business | Gold Coast | |
| Master of Business Advanced | Gold Coast |
Expand your qualifications and your career options with our range of double degrees. As a double degree graduate, you’ll have a special skill set that will help you stand out with future employers.
It is important to check the degree requirements including placement requirements, before you apply.
Career outcomes
Launch an exciting career
As a Griffith event management graduate, you’ll understand the principles and practices associated with planning, managing and staging special events. You’ll have the knowledge to successfully operate and manage events and facilities, and be ready to launch an exciting career working for event and conference organisers in the sport, tourism, marketing, media and cultural sectors, as well as coordinating and managing government event portfolios.
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Life at Griffith
You can gain more than just a degree at Griffith. With plenty of opportunities to balance life and study, you can make memories and mates to last a lifetime.
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Key dates
Monday 3 July — Saturday 14 October
Trimester 2 (International)
Our second trimester runs from Monday 3 July to Saturday 14 October 2017.
Monday 3 July — Friday 22 September
Trimester 2
Our second teaching trimester for 2017 runs from Monday 3 July to Friday 22 September. Get started on your study journey.
Tuesday 4 July — Wednesday 5 July
Twilight Tours - Gold Coast & Nathan
Tour our Gold Coast or Nathan campus with a current Griffith student. Get a feel for what studying at Griffith is like, see our facilities, and learn the best spots on campus for study, great food and fun activities. You’ll also have the chance to chat to a current student about your preferred degree and their Griffith experience. Find out more.
Saturday 15 July — Sunday 16 July
TSXPO
Unique opportunity for anyone starting, changing or upgrading their career.
Tuesday 18 July
Sunshine Coast Daily Careers & Employment Expo
Latest information on tertiary studies, further training, hands on demonstrations and employment opportunities.
Monday 24 July
Open Day
Discover what’s possible at Griffith at Open Day. Visit our Gold Coast, Nathan or South Bank campuses to attend information sessions and activities, chat with academics about your preferred degree, find out about services and support and tour our campus. Find out more.
Monday 18 September — Friday 29 September
Q&A Sessions
Book a 30 minute, personalised appointment with a member of our student recruitment team, to help find the right degree for you and get personalised advice about your study options. You can also find out about scholarships and discover pathways to university. Find out more.
Monday 30 October — Friday 2 February
Trimester 3 (International)
Our third teaching trimester runs from Monday 30 October 2017 to Friday 17 February 2018.
Monday 30 October — Friday 2 February
Trimester 3
Our third teaching trimester runs from Monday 30 October 2016 to Friday 2 February 2018.
Wednesday 15 November
Postgraduate Information Evening - South Bank
Join Griffith University for a postgraduate information evening and talk to our staff and students about how a postgraduate degree can help you achieve your career goals.
Wednesday 22 November
Postgraduate Information Evening - Gold Coast
Join Griffith University for a postgraduate information evening and talk to our staff and students about how a postgraduate degree can help you achieve your career goals.
Saturday 16 December — Friday 22 December
Know Your Options
Chat online with our expert study advisers after you have received your entry score, to discuss your study options. Find out about pathways, entry requirements and program options, plus what you can do if your score was higher or lower than expected.