Managing Events unit (ZAA236)

Introduction

Event management is a dynamic environment that encompasses a wide range of time sensitive duties and extensive planning to ensure that the event achieves its desired outcomes. Events require thorough planning that may incorporate concepts of innovative practice. In this unit you will develop key knowledge and skills needed to manage events. You will explore topics such as marketing, sponsorship, budgeting, resource management, and stakeholder engagement. You will experience managing events through case studies, industry engagement, and the creation of your own event management plan – based on an evidence-based approach. Through these learning activities and experiences, you will be able to identify the roles, skills, methods, and processes involved in managing an event.

Summary

Unit name	Managing Events
Unit code	ZAA236
Credit points	12.5
College/School	University College
Discipline	Pathways
Coordinator	Mrs Cecilia Lawler
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Analyse concepts, practices, and processes for planning, delivering, and evaluating events
• Analyse and communicate relevant professional skills and attributes required in managing event contexts
• Interpret and apply evidence-based approaches to event management
• Propose event management solutions in dynamic practice contexts

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

ZAA206 Managing Events

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On-campus students: Weekly online 2 hour tutorial Off-campus students: Weekly online 2 hour tutorial
Assessment	AT1: Event Analysis (20%)|AT2: Event Management Roles and Operations Analysis (30%)|AT3: Event Management Proposal (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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