In this dual qualification you first complete the Diploma of Events at TAFE Queensland East Coast, Mooloolaba and then complete the degree at USC.
The diploma qualification trains you in event management skills, including communication, planning and organisational skills. The program covers tourism and its relationship to events management, including organising functions, conferences, conventions, and other events. The bachelor component helps develop the management and leadership skills required for the event industry. Refer to the Bachelor of Business for more information.
Note: New students are not required to complete any USC courses until they complete their diploma.
The diploma qualification trains you in event management skills, including communication, planning and organisational skills. The program covers tourism and its relationship to events management, including organising functions, conferences, conventions, and other events. The bachelor component helps develop the management and leadership skills required for the event industry. Refer to the Bachelor of Business for more information.
Career opportunities
Refer to separate entry for Bachelor of Business.
Teaching mode
There are different teaching modes between the TAFE Diploma modules and the University's Bachelor of Business courses. Diploma modules are face-to-face teaching with performance-based assessment. The University's Bachelor of Business courses generally have 3 hours of contact per course per week with students completing a minimum of a further 6 hours of self-directed learning per course per week. The self-directed learning consists of readings, research, assignments and other assessment items.
Program structure
TAFE Brisbane
Students completing the Diploma of Events at TAFE Queensland Brisbane, South Bank will be awarded credit towards their USC degree as specified below.
8 courses credit:
COR109 Occupational Therapy Theory
BUS104 Therapeutic Skills
BUS106 Evaluation of Occupational Performance
BUS108 Communication and Thought
TSM315 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS199 x 3 (Introductory Business Electives)
University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
Students complete 16 courses within the USC degree component, either at South Bank or USC’s Sippy Downs campus.
Introductory courses (3)
BUS101 Accounting for Business
BUS102 Introduction to Informatics
BUS105 Business Events
Advanced courses (2)
BUS203 Business Analytics
BUS320 Introduction to Economics
Elective courses (11)
Select 11 advanced level (200/300 coded) elective courses. Of these electives at least 5 must be chosen from the School of Business. Students can also access the full suite of electives from either faculty (Arts and Business, or Science, Health, Education and Engineering), on campus at Sippy Downs or from the Faculty of Arts and Business courses available at South Bank. Electives can be used to complete a minor:
School of Business Minors: (Optional)
- Accounting
- Business Law
- Data Storage
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship
- Events Management
- Financial Planning
- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Property
- Small Business Management
- Social Enterprise
- Software Development
- Supply Chain Management
- Systems Design
- Telecommunications and Networks
- Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
Note: Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 288
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete a minimum of 16 courses including all core and required courses as listed below, and electives.
- (Optional) Use electives to complete a major or minor.
- Register any selected Majors and Minors with your Faculty.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Study Overseas program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Not available for international students on a Student Visa.