Graduate Certificate in Event Management
Graduate Certificate in Event Management
The Graduate Certificate in Event Management is designed for working professionals seeking formal qualifications as well as students who wish to develop knowledge and skills relevant to the event sector. This postgraduate qualification is designed to expose students to contemporary event management theories, concepts and skills that are the basis…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Graduate Certificate in Event Management is designed for working professionals seeking formal qualifications as well as students who wish to develop knowledge and skills relevant to the event sector.
This postgraduate qualification is designed to expose students to contemporary event management theories, concepts and skills that are the basis of successful events across a range of economic sectors.
Students will learn how to critically interpret and evaluate the impacts, trends and issues associated with event management, as well as how to effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Event Management, students may be eligible to articulate (enter) into the second semester of the ICMS Master of Event Management.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The course structure comprises 4 core subjects and one Research Skills Workshop across two trimesters.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
Critically interpret and evaluate the impacts, trends and issues associated with event management.
Engage in independent research.
Engage and communicate clearly with a diverse range of stakeholders associated with event management.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of key theoretical concepts underpinning the event industry.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of specialised management techniques underpinning the event industry.
CAREER OPTIONS
Conference/Meeting Organiser
Event Manager/Coordinator
Event Bidding and Procurement Professional
Venue Manager
Venue Sales Professional
Exhibition Coordinator/Manager
Business Development Manager
PR/Media Manager for Events
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet one (1) of the following criteria:
Successful completion of a bachelor degree (AQF7) from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent.
Successful completion of an overseas higher education course of at least four (4) years duration (minimum AQF level 6 or equivalent), with a minimum credit grade average (GPA 3.0 on a 5-point scale).
Successful completion of a recognised Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or equivalent as recognised by the Australian Government’s qualifications recognition tool) with at least four (4) years relevant full-time work experience.
Successful completion of an approved Postgraduate Qualifying Program from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent.
At least five years appropriate full-time managerial or professional experience. (Applicants must demonstrate a recognisable level of responsibility as part of their work experience. Position accountability in a range of areas such as budgeting, staffing, project management, financial management or other relevant supervisory experience should be evident in the applicant’s work history. While senior levels of volunteer experience may be considered, normally the majority of the work should be in a paid, full- time capacity.) Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience MUST support their application with evidence outlined in the Admissions Guidebook
Successful completion of at least two award or at least two non-award subjects (at AQF Level 8 or above) from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent
English Language Requirements
- IELTS (academic) – Overall 6.0; Writing 5.5; Speaking 5.5
- TOEFL iBT – Overall 60; Writing 18; Speaking 16
- Pearson (academic) – Overall 46; Writing 36; Speaking 36
- Common European Framework (CEFR) – C1
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS) is a higher education institution with campuses in Manly and Sydney’s business district. ICMS is a leader in career-focused, quality education and offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees to Australian and international students. ICMS degrees are at the same Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level as University degrees. ICMS degrees are recognised by various industry partners over the world.The ICMS applied learning and teaching philosophy delivers a student experience that is both relevant and contemporary to the workplace. ICMS academic faculty have extensive industry experience, high-level qualifications, and a passion for teaching. All ICMS courses allow flexibility to follow your individual strengths and passions.Strongly endorsed and supported by industry, the ICMS Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program is key to the success of ICMS students with work placements built into all undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Our network of industry partners includes leading organisations in Australia and globally who work with our placement team to provide students with invaluable industry insight and experience. In addition, with the support of these partners, ICMS awards multiple high value scholarships as part of the ICMS Scholarships Program.The iconic Northern Beaches Campus, affectionately called the “castle on the hill”, offers sweeping views over Manly Beach, and contrasts with the modern, vibrant and centrally-located City Campus. Both offer spectacular study locations that would be hard to beat anywhere in the world.ICMS offers everything that a traditional student experience provides, such as sporting teams, student clubs, campus facilities and on and off campus accommodation, but at ICMS you will get the attention and learning supoort to succeed academically. With over 2000 students from more than 50 countries, ICMS offers a social and supportive community in which students enjoy a diverse and personalised learning experience.ICMS offers pathway programs through the Aspire Institute and the International Sport College of Australia (ISCA).
