Diploma of Events/Bachelor of Business - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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.

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.

Enquiries

• Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
• Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business for program advice

Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE (SCIT) enquiries

Tel: +61 7 5459 3000
Refer to the Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE website

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)

Select 1 course from:

Required courses (9)

Elective courses (6)

Select 6 advanced level elective courses. Electives can be used to complete a minor.

School of Business Minors: (Optional)

• Business Law
• Accounting
• Entrepreneurship
• Events Management
• Financial Planning
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing
• Property
• Small Business Management
• Tourism, Leisure and Event Management

TOTAL UNITS 192

How to apply for an undergraduate program

• Confirm that you meet the undergraduate admission requirements below
• Once you have decided on your degree, check the semester of offer on the program summary
• Refer to the application dates for cut-off dates and deadlines, check your eligibility for credit, and complete the appropriate application forms, if required
• To submit your application, refer to how to apply

Where can I ask more questions?

If you have questions about applications and admissions:

• Online: find answers to commonly asked questions in the Student FAQs
• Email: information@usc.edu.au
• Phone: Student Administration on +61 7 5430 2890
• In person: Student Central, Building C

If you have questions about your program:

• Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business

Am I eligible for admission to an undergraduate program?

USC makes admission offers for undergraduate programs to applicants who are judged to have a reasonable expectation of success in the program to which they are made an offer, in accordance with the Admissions – Academic Policy.

International applicants must meet specific entry requirements and apply directly to USC International.

To be eligible for admission as a domestic student to an undergraduate program at the University of the Sunshine Coast, an applicant needs to:

• be eligible for an OP or Selection Rank equal to or above the cut-off level in the offer round, through completion of a recognised formal or non-formal qualification, including:
  • Secondary study
  • Tertiary and certificate study
  • Bridging / preparatory study
  • Alternative entry qualifications (eg professional qualifications, employment experience, Personal Competencies Assessment, Special Tertiary Admissions Test).
  Refer to Entry pathways for more information
• have satisfied any subject prerequisites as specified in the program summary. Refer to Satisfying subject prerequisites for more information. Recommended prior study is not a prerequisite subject, but a recommendation as to what knowledge students should possess in the subject area.
• have satisfied the English Language Proficiency requirements. If English is not your first language, you need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program.

Once a completed application is submitted, a student is eligible for admission when they receive an offer to an undergraduate program.

As a USC student, you will need to refer to your study plan to enrol in the appropriate courses each semester or session.

Find out more about how to enrol or follow these steps:

1. Check the open enrolment dates and the academic calendar for key dates
2. Refer to your Study Plan to plan your courses for the study period
3. Find your courses and decide on your classes in the class timetable
4. Log on to USC Central and enrol in courses and classes
5. Register your major or minor with your faculty (if applicable)
6. Apply for credit transfer or cross-institutional study (if applicable)
7. Pay required study fees by the fee due date

Useful links

• Getting Started Guide
• USC Central guide
• Class timetables
• Academic calendar
• Faculty major and minor offerings
• Student-related policies, plans and procedures
• Contact Student Administration

Where can I ask more questions?

If you have more questions about how to enrol:

• Online: Refer to the USC Central guide
• Email: information@usc.edu.au
• Phone: Student Administration on +61 7 5430 2890
• In person: Student Central, Building C

If you have questions about your program:

• Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business