MMM312 - Event Management

Unit details

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2021 unit information

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Last updated: 4 June 2021

Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 1: Amanda Coles
Trimester 2: Anne Kershaw
Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: Nil
Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 2 hour class 

Prior to the class students are required to view the online lecture / learning resources in order to be able to contribute effectively to the class activities.

Scheduled learning activities - cloud:

1 x 2 hour classvia zoom 

Prior to the classstudents are required to view the online lecture / learning resources in order to be able to contribute effectively to the class activities.

Content

Events  and celebrations are a feature of all societies. They define our lives, culture and community while also delivering  a range of social, economic and environmental outcomes. Businesses, government and community organisations are increasingly engaged in developing and delivering a diverse range of events such as festivals, sporting events, community celebrations, conferences, team building and product launches.

This unit develops students’ knowledge and skills in the design, planning, organisation and operation of events.  It examines the use of a range of management processes in the events industry including project management; operations and logistics;  risk management; financial management; human resources; and strategic marketing. The unit also examines the factors that enable  events to be environmentally sustainable. This unit is practical and emphasises the skills and expertise needed by event managers through a focus on 'hands on' learning.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Determine the use of a range of management processes in the design, planning, organisation and operation of events

GLO1: Discipline-specific
knowledge and capabilities

ULO2

Analyse the environments in which events are developed and delivered, and the associated implications for event managers

GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO3

Formulate responses to a range of real world issues and solve problems in order to ensure safe and sustainable event practice

GLO5: Problem solving

ULO4

Devise event management plans through collaboration with event management teams, collaborating with others from a range of disciplines and backgrounds

GLO7: Teamwork

These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week 
Assessment 1: (Individual) Case study Evaluation 2500 words 40% Week 4
Assessment 2: (Group of 4) Report (Business) 2500 words 30% Week 8
Assessment 3: (Individual) Report (Business) 2000 words 30% Week 11

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning Resource

The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: MMM312 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.

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