- Study a diploma and degree in under four years
- First gain a Diploma qualification
- Then continue your studies at South Bank or USC's Sippy Downs campus with credit towards your degree
Program summary
Program title/s: Diploma of Events [delivered by SBIT] articulating into Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management) [delivered by USC]
QTAC code: 155644 (PGF); 155647 (FEE)
OP / Rank for 2013 entry: Not applicable
Duration: 3.5 years full-time
Commence: Semester 1
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2013: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places; international fee-paying places
Total units: 288 units (normally 24 courses) being 180 units (15 courses) completed within the bachelor degree component and 108 units credit transfer (equal to 9 courses) upon completion of the Diploma at the Southbank Institute of Technology (SBIT)
USC BBus(TourLeis&EventMgt) program code: BU362
CRICOS code: 066515E Diploma of Events [delivered by SBIT CRICOS Provider number: 03020E]; 066415J Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management) [delivered by USC]. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa.
In this articulated pathway, you first complete the Diploma of Events at the Southbank Institute of Technology (SBIT), and then continue studying to complete the degree at either South Bank or USC’s Sippy Downs campus.
This diploma provides skills and knowledge for graduates to work with a high level of competence in the field of event management. Graduates develop communication, planning and organisational skills appropriate for employment in a range of organisations requiring event management skills. The bachelor component provides a complementary theoretical grounding in tourism, leisure and event management, including studies in sustainable tourism, technology and innovation, event management and policy, planning and development. Refer to the Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management) for more information.
Career opportunities
Refer to separate entry for the Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management).
Teaching mode
There are different teaching modes between the SBIT diploma modules and the University’s Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management) courses. Diploma modules are face-to-face teaching with performance-based assessment. The University’s Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management) courses include three or four hours of contact per course per week, generally in the mode of a one-hour lecture and two-hour tutorial. Students complete a further six to seven hours of self-directed learning per course per week. The self-directed learning consists of readings, research, assignments and other assessment items.
Please note: This full-time program commences only in Semester 1 each year. New students do not undertake any USC courses until they complete their SBIT diploma.
Enquiries
Southbank Institute of Technology (SBIT)
Tel: +61 7 5459 3000
Refer to the Southbank Institute of Technology website
University of the Sunshine Coast
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business for program advice
Program Leader
Dr Vikki Schaffer
Tel: +61 7 5459 4705
Email: vschaffe@usc.edu.au
Program structure
This pathway is an articulation between the Diploma of Events at Southbank Institute of Technology and the Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management) at the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete all courses as per study plan listed below.
- Present your completed Diploma of Events to enable 9 courses (108 units) of transfer credits to be applied to your academic record.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- The electives can be used to complete an additional minor.
- 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 Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.
Southbank Institute of Technology (SBIT)
Students completing the Diploma of Events at SBIT will be awarded credit towards their USC degree as specified below.
9 courses credit:
COR199 Plant Growth and Reproduction x2
BUS104
BUS105 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS106 Marketing Theory and Practice
BUS108 Accounting for Business
TSM315 Introduction to Informatics
ART299 Business Events x2
University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
Students complete 15 courses within the USC degree component, either at South Bank or USC’s Sippy Downs campus.
Introductory courses
4 required courses:
BUS101
BUS102 Applied Research Methods
BUS103 Introduction to Economics
TSM102 Business Law and Ethics
Advanced courses
7 required courses:
BUS211 Introduction to Tourism, Leisure and Events
BUS320 Strategic Management
TSM211 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
TSM221 Tourism, Leisure and Special Interests
TSM223 Tourism and Leisure Policy and Planning
TSM313 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
TSM314 Technology and Innovation in Tourism, Leisure and Events
Elective courses
Select 4 advanced (200 / 300 level) elective courses from the Faculty of Arts and Business courses available at South Bank. 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
Study Plan
This Diploma of Events / Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management) Study Plan is valid for students commencing in the current Semester.
Year 1
- Four (4) required introductory (100 level) courses.
- Two (2) required advanced (200 / 300 level) courses.
- Two (2) advanced (200 / 300 level) elective courses.
Semester 1
| Course | Usual teaching session of offer | Requisites | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 Event Management | Semester 1 | 12.00 | |
| BUS103 Introduction to Economics | Semester 1 | 12.00 | |
| TSM102 Business Law and Ethics | Semester 1 | Anti: TSM210 | 12.00 |
| TSM211 Introduction to Tourism, Leisure and Events | Semester 1 | 12.00 |
Semester 2
| Course | Usual teaching session of offer | Requisites | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS101 Tourism, Leisure and Special Interests | Semester 2 | 12.00 | |
| TSM223 Applied Research Methods | Semester 2 | 12.00 |
PLUS select 2 advanced (200 / 300 level) elective courses from the Faculty of Arts and Business courses available at South Bank. 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.
Year 2
- Five (5) required advanced (200 / 300 level) courses.
- Two (2) required advanced (200 / 300 level) elective courses.
Semester 1
| Course | Usual teaching session of offer | Requisites | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSM313 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management | Semester 1 | 12.00 | |
| BUS211 Technology and Innovation in Tourism, Leisure and Events | Semester 1 | 12.00 |
PLUS select 1 advanced (200 / 300 level) elective courses from the Faculty of Arts and Business courses available at South Bank. 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.
Semester 2
| Course | Usual teaching session of offer | Requisites | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSM314 Strategic Management | Semester 2 | 12.00 | |
| TSM221 Event Management | Semester 2 | Pre: TSM102 | 12.00 |
| BUS320 Tourism and Leisure Policy and Planning | Semester 2 | Pre: BUS103 | 12.00 |
PLUS select 1 advanced (200 / 300 level) elective courses from the Faculty of Arts and Business courses available at South Bank. 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.