Bachelor of Business (Event Management and Tourism)

Study Event Management & Tourism at Flinders

Master Event Management and Tourism with practical skills and industry insights.

Discover how to create events and experiences that inspire and amaze, or how to help people explore the world in entirely new ways. This is more than a business course – you'll study a range of topics ranging from marketing to graphic design to management, accounting, sustainability and more. You'll learn how creativity and business come together, and how your ideas and skills can help you build a fulfilling career in private enterprise, government or as an entrepreneur.

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

2024 selection rank

TBA

Guaranteed selection rank

TBA

SATAC code

245211 (Bedford Park) 284941 (City)

Delivery mode

In person:

– Bedford Park
– City

Online: No

Duration

3 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes

Annual indicative fee

2025: $16,992

How are these fees calculated?

Start dates

– March
– July

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Why study Event Management and Tourism at Flinders

Industry-relevant curriculum designed by experts
Hands-on experience through projects and placement
Strong industry connections and networking opportunities
Comprehensive understanding of both event management and tourism sectors
Solid business foundation to support management, leadership and entrepreneurship in event management and tourism
Flexible study options to suit your lifestyle

Your career

The Bachelor of Business (Event Management and Tourism) is an industry-focused degree that prepares you for employment in a variety of positions in a highly dynamic and diverse international industry.

Potential occupations include:

Festival and Event Designer
Venue Manager
Tourism Development Officer
Conference and Exhibition Manager
Destination Manager
Marketing Manager

Potential employers include:

Event Management Companies
Tourism Boards and Authorities
Hotels and Resorts
Conference and Function Centres
Cultural Heritage and Conservation Agencies

“

I have really valued the hands-on experience Flinders has offered. Events hosted by the College have also encouraged me to network with those in the industry – vital to career success!

Celeste Ryan

”

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:

Core topics introducing you to event management and tourism industries, marketing principles, designing experiences, managing in modern organisations, accounting, and interpreting business data.

Second year

A typical second year may include:

Core topics examining destination management and marketing, human resource management, global marketing insights, economics for business, sustainable tourism planning, business events, law, and coding for business.

Third year

A typical third year may include:

Core topics exploring contemporary issues for event management and tourism, event management and evaluation, tourism and event business planning, leadership, business strategy, industry placement, and AI, cybersecurity and the future of work.

Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.

Gain practical experience through Work-Integrated Learning in both the tourism and event industries.

Build your professional experience with hands-on industry placements, community projects and research projects.

Study abroad

Flinders University has a series of international exchange links that give you the chance to study part of your degree overseas. An international field school, normally held in Asia, allows third-year students to undertake a research project related to an international destination.

ATAR and Student Profile Information

ATAR and Selection Rank profile

The ATAR and Selection Rank profile shows data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR who commenced the course in the previous admission year. As this course is new there is currently no ATAR and Selection Rank data available.

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Add Innovation and Enterprise
to your degree

At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.

Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders, you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for the careers of tomorrow.

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How to apply

Choose your preferred course.

Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

Apply to transfer internally

Flinders students can apply to transfer to this course internally. Visit: www.flinders.edu.au/internaltransfer for more information.

Admission pathways

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

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Choosing your preferences

When choosing your preferences through SATAC, another Flinders degree you might want to include in your list is other business specialisations such as Marketing.

How to apply

Select your course.

Check entry requirements.

Check your eligibility for credit.

Apply online

Obtain certified documents.

Submit your application and documents.

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English language pathways

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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Academic program pathways

If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice.

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Course enquiries

Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.

Course enquiries

For all course enquiries phone or email us or complete the course enquiry form.

1300 354 633

askflinders@flinders.edu.au

Bachelor of Business (Event Management and Tourism)

Study Event Management & Tourism at Flinders

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