ths1fem introduction to event management

INTRODUCTION TO EVENT MANAGEMENT

THS1FEM

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject aims to provide an introduction to the event experience. It will introduce both strategic and operational perspectives. Topics include: introduction to events; strategic management; meanings (inclusive of commemorative events); tourism and events; logistics; project management; HRM and volunteers; community events; business events, and developing sustainable events.

SchoolLa Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorWarwick Frost

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

Strategic Management of Festivals and Events.

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorFrost, W. and Laing, L.

Year2012

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherCENGAGE

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate an understanding of events, in particular mega, hallmark, commemorative, community and business events, and their role in society through in-class activities, group presentations, seminar participation, and written assessment.

02. Demonstrate an understanding of the processes of conceptualising events and the role of stakeholders in that practice through in-class activities, seminar participation, group presentations and written assessment.

03. Demonstrate an understanding of employing effective event strategies, particularly in terms of project management, logistics, human resources and sustainability through in-class activities, seminar participation, group presentations and written assessment.

04. Demonstrate an ability to research, critically evaluate and communicate effectively through in-class activities, seminar participation, group presentations and written assessment.

Subject options

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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorWarwick Frost

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 1,500-word major essay	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO3, SILO4
One final take-home examination (equivalent to a two hour exam and approximately 2500 words)Externally marked, no direct feedback given to students unless requested	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One group presentation (equivalent to 5 minutes per student)Equivalent to 250 words per student	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO1, SILO4

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorWarwick Frost

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 1,500-word major essay	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO3, SILO4
One final take-home examination (equivalent to a two hour exam and approximately 2500 words)Externally marked, no direct feedback given to students unless requested	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One group presentation (equivalent to 5 minutes per student)Equivalent to 250 words per student	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO1, SILO4

Singapore (SIM), 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorWarwick Frost

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 1,500-word major essay	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO3, SILO4
One final take-home examination (equivalent to a two hour exam and approximately 2500 words)Externally marked, no direct feedback given to students unless requested	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One group presentation (equivalent to 5 minutes per student)Equivalent to 250 words per student	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO1, SILO4

Singapore (SIM), 2020, Week 05-16, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorWarwick Frost

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 5 - 16
One 3.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 5 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 1,500-word major essay	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO3, SILO4
One final take-home examination (equivalent to a two hour exam and approximately 2500 words)Externally marked, no direct feedback given to students unless requested	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One group presentation (equivalent to 5 minutes per student)Equivalent to 250 words per student	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO1, SILO4