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Advanced Diploma of Events

PSIT60207  067494G



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Fee*
6 Month/s (Students are generally required to complete the Certificate III in Events and the Diploma of Events prior to commencement of the Advanced Diploma of Events. The combined duration of this approved course sequence is 2 years.) Prahran (Term 3) A$6,100 (total for 2012) 
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

In the Advanced Diploma of Events, students develop competency in wide-ranging, highly specialised technical event management skills with a strategic research, planning and communication focus. Event organisation and management takes place across the full spectrum of business and community activity. This qualification has particular relevance in the community, cultural, hospitality, sporting and tourism sectors.

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This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in wide-ranging, highly specialised technical event-management skills with a strategic research, planning and communication focus. Event organisation and management takes place across the full spectrum of business and community activity. This qualification has particular relevance in the community, cultural, hospitality, sporting and tourism sectors.
 
Graduates of this course will have the skills to undertake work in both an office environment, where event planning and organisation take place, and at an event site.
 
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who analyse, design and execute judgements using wide-ranging technical, creative, conceptual or managerial competencies. Their knowledge base may be specialised or broad. These individuals are often accountable for group outcomes.
 
Swinburne’s stream focuses on creative and technical production and includes a practical hands-on approach through our Practice Firm. Work placement is encouraged to further develop the student skills to industry standards and provide employment opportunities.

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Units of competency are delivered in several modes that include stand-alone and holistic delivery and assessment in classroom, flexible WebCT and practical work placement delivery.
 
The department's training restaurants provide students with the opportunity for hands-on training in food and beverage operations, including the Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate.
 

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Year 1
 
Occupational Health & Safety
 
Customer Service 
 
Event Management
 
 
Business Management
 
Year 2
 
Events Management 2
 
Technical Production
 
Finance
 
Business Management 2
 
Marketing & Public Relations
 
Please note that units offered are subject to change in year of delivery.

 

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Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Education Abroad website.

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Individuals with this qualification are able to work in a range of organisations where event management takes place. Examples include professional conference organisers, exhibition and event management companies, sporting associations, community organisations, hospitality and cultural venues.
 
Possible job titles include:
  • event assistant
  • event administrative assistant
  • event operations assistant
  • conference assistant
  • exhibitions assistant

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Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

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Satisfactory completion of the Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level certificate at the Pathways level (EAP 4: Pathways -60%); OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 527 (with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL Computer-based) minimum score of 196 (with Written Writing score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 71 with no band less than 18.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

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Phone: +613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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A range of scholarships is available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.

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