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Diploma of Events/Bachelor of Business

In this dual qualification you first complete the Diploma of Events at TAFE Queensland (SCIT campus in 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.

Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast FT 511644
Refer to the program footnotes
Minimum selection threshold

Not applicable

UniSC program code
BU3AA
Commence
Semester 1 only
Duration
3 years full time
Study mode
on campus
Recommended prior study
English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2014
  • Commonwealth supported places
  • Fee paying places
Total units
288 units (normally 24 courses) being 192 units (16 courses) completed at the University of the Sunshine Coast and 96 units Advanced Standing (equal to 8 courses) upon completion of the Diploma at the Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE (SCIT)

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

Program structure

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 Student Administration.
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 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.
  • Not available for international students on a Student Visa.
Core courses (1)
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
COR109 Honours Research Methods, Design and Confirmation
Required courses (8)
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
BUS101 Law Honours Thesis
BUS102 Communication and Thought
BUS104 Business Analytics
BUS105 Introduction to Economics
BUS106 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS108 Introduction to Marketing
BUS203 Accounting for Business
BUS320 Introduction to Informatics
Elective courses (7)

Select 7 advanced level elective courses. Electives can be used to complete a minor.

School of Business Minors: (Optional)

TOTAL UNITS 192

Total units: 288