Melbourne Polytechnic
Diploma of Event Management
The Diploma of Event Management in Business and Management is offered by Melbourne Polytechnic.
Program Length: 1 YEAR.
Events management is a diverse industry, whether you’re creating events and experiences for 50 people or 50,000 people - the skills you’ll need are the same. Melbourne Polytechnic’s Diploma of Event Management will prepare you to manage events locally or international, teaching you about budgeting, people management, ticketing, staging and audio and lighting production. You’ll get real world experience when you assist in organising events at Melbourne Polytechnic. Through our industry connections, you’ll also have the opportunity for volunteer, or even paid, work at festivals, conferences and major cultural and sporting events. Our industry-qualified staff will guide you through the course, sharing industry insider knowledge and tips and tricks learned from years of experience.Events and exhibitions are a diverse industry, and Melbourne Polytechnic’s Diploma of Events Management provides a pathway to work for event or exhibition organisations across a range of industries, including tourism, travel, hospitality, sport, cultural and community sectors. Graduates may find employment as a conference assistant, and event administrative assistant or an event operations assistant. Further study and on the job experience might lead to a career as a conference, event or exhibition organiser or manager.