Diploma of Event Management
Overview
Learn to plan and deliver exciting experiences across music, tourism, and hospitality with a Diploma of Event Management. Gain valuable operation and management skills to supervise on-site events and budgets. Our course offers real-industry experience so you can graduate with confidence and walk right into a job as an event coordinator across a wide range of industries.
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
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Skills you’ll learn
- Communication
- Planning
- Finance
- Generate ideas
- Plan events
Your career opportunities
- Conference coordinator
- Event or exhibition coordinator
- Event or exhibition planner
- Event sales coordinator
- Function coordintaor
- Staging coordinator
Key codes
International student visa
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Admissions
Satisfactory completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent or work experience.
Admission requirements
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.
Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or equivalent overseas qualification.
Credit transfer
Credit transfer is the recognition of academic credits gained through formal study (i.e. units of competency) completed either at another institute or in another qualification. The total amount of credit will vary from individual to individual, based on the unit/s that have been successfully completed.
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the process of transferring the skills and knowledge that you have acquired over your lifetime (irrespective of how they were obtained) against the requirements of the unit.
RPL is an assessment process that requires you to provide evidence that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the unit/s. The amount and types of evidence you will need to provide will depend on the unit requirements.
Finding your fit
At Swinburne, we recognise that not one size fits all. If this course doesn’t meet all your study criteria, check out these alternatives.
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Course structure
Students are required to complete 20 units, as listed below. Students also undertake a minimum of 50 hours of work integrated learning during the 12 months of the course.
Your units
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Core units | |
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Source and use information on the events industry
Core unit |
SITEEVT020 |
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Manage event production components
Core unit |
SITEEVT026 |
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Manage on-site event operations
Core unit |
SITEEVT028 |
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Enhance customer service experiences
Core unit |
SITXCCS015 |
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Manage finances within a budget
Core unit |
SITXFIN009 |
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Lead and manage people
Core unit |
SITXHRM009 |
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Recruit, select and induct staff
Core unit |
SITXHRM010 |
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Establish and conduct business relationships
Core unit |
SITXMGT005 |
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Manage projects
Core unit |
SITXMGT006 |
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Plan and implement sales activities
Core unit |
SITXMPR011 |
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Coordinate marketing activities
Core unit |
SITXMPR012 |
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Prepare and present proposals
Core unit |
SITXMPR016 |
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Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks
Core unit |
SITXWHS006 |
| Elective units | |
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Manage bump in and bump out of shows
Elective unit |
CUAPPM514 |
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Develop and implement event management plans
Elective unit |
SITEEVT032 |
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Organise event infrastructure
Elective unit |
SITEEVT027 |
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Develop event concepts
Elective unit |
SITEEVT030 |
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Incorporate creative and technical needs into management processes
Elective unit |
CUAPPM513 |
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Develop social media engagement plans
Elective unit |
BSBMKG546 |
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Plan in-house events
Elective unit, 40.0 credit points |
SITEEVT023 |
2025 fees
Full fee* ($AUD)
$15,290
Skills first government-subsidised place* ($AUD)
$7,460
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$0.00
2025 fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$0.00
Fees are estimates only
Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2025 only and may change for units studied in future years. There may be additional costs related to learning material and equipment.
Fees are estimates only
The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year, based on a standard study load per year. Fees are assessed according to actual study load each semester, with variations to study load resulting in tuition fee adjustments. These fees generally include the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and are subject to annual review. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.
Skills first government-subsidised place
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. To qualify for a government-subsidised place, you must meet various eligibility criteria. The course you’ve applied for must also be offering government-subsidised places. Swinburne will determine your eligibility by conducting a full assessment of your eligibility during the course application process.
How do I pay my fees?
You can pay your Swinburne fees in person, via credit card, BPAY, or at Australia Post. Check to see if loans and employer sponsored training are also available.
International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.
To pay your fees:
- log in to My Financials
- check your Australian bank account details are correct
- check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe
- pay using your preferred payment method.
Eligibility for VET student loans (VSL)
If you apply for a VET Student Loan, Swinburne must first verify your identity. If you are eligible, we will provide your enrolment information to the government so you can complete the application within their eCAF system.
The VET Student Loan amount for this course is capped. You must start repaying this loan once you earn above the compulsory repayment threshold.
VET Student Loan amount* ($AUD)
$12,557
Concessions rates for vocational students
Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available if you self-identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and qualify for a government-subsidised training place under the Indigenous Completions Initiative.
The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.
Student services and amenities fee
This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.
From 1 January 2024, all Diploma level and above courses will contribute to the Student Services and Amenities fee. Below is the capped amount for 2025 as a guide ahead of fees for 2024 being announced.
Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.
This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.
This amenities fee is included within your annual tuition fee listed above. The fee shown is the capped amount for 2025.
Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.
SSAF fee* ($AUD)
$351.00
SSAF fee* ($AUD)
$351.00
Scholarships
Scholarship applications for 2025 are open. Scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals.
Our handy guide will assist you to gather documents for your application.
When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 30 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.
Apply through an agent
Most international students use an education agent to help them through the application process. Swinburne has agents all over the world that can help you with your application to study. Search for a Swinburne representative in your country. If your country is not listed, please contact us.
Apply directly
Ready to take on a new challenge and reach your academic goals? If you already know which course you want to study and understand the entry requirements, what are you waiting for? Apply online! Remember, you cannot apply direct if you have an active VTAC application.
Apply through VTAC
International students currently studying Year 12 in Australia must apply through VTAC. VTAC is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria.
VTAC is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria.
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"I have always been passionate about events! At Swinburne, I had the opportunity to work in their events and experience team and was planning events for students at all Swinburne campuses in Melbourne such as O Week, Welcome Back Week, R U OK? Day and many more."
Michael , Diploma of Event Management
