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COM236 Making it Happen: Event Management

This subject develops students' ability to plan and stage an event, emphasising the strategic value of events and the importance of planning at every stage.

Subject Outlines

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Availability

• Session 2 (60)
• On Campus: Bathurst Campus
• Online: Bathurst Campus

Subject Information

• Grading System: HD/FL
• Duration: One session
• School: School of Communication and Creative Industries
• Assumed Knowledge: COM116 or COM115 or ADV203 or ADV104

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

• be able to apply relevant theories of strategic event management to practice
• be able to create a strategic plan for an event, including evaluation methods
• be able to devise and implement message strategies for an event
• be able to apply strategic project planning and management skills required for event planning

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• Theories of strategic event management
• Project management of events
• Aligning events to public relations and organisational goals
• Communication components of events
• Technical and operational skills to stage an event
• Reflection strategies