Course Title: Event Management
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Event Management
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BUSM4571 |
RMIT University Vietnam |
Undergraduate |
830H School of Business and Management |
Face-to-Face |
Viet3 2018, Viet2 2019, Viet1 2020, Viet3 2020, Viet2 2021, Viet1 2022, Viet3 2022, Viet2 2023, Viet1 2024 |
BUSM4646 |
RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus |
Undergraduate |
830H School of Business and Management |
Face-to-Face |
Viet3 2019, Viet3 2020, Viet2 2021, Viet1 2022, Viet3 2022, Viet2 2023, Viet1 2024 |
Course Coordinator: Daisy Kanagasapapathy
Course Coordinator Phone: (84-28) 3776 1300
Course Coordinator Email: daisy.kanagasapapathy@rmit.edu.vn
Course Coordinator Location: Saigon Campus, Room 2.2.20
Course Coordinator Availability: 9.00 am to 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday (by appointment)
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
This course will incorporate a WIL experience in which knowledge and skills is applied to a real or simulated work based environment. This course will cover the theory and practice of the planning, organising, and managing of event activities. Topics will include infrastructure and the environment; the industry’s stakeholders; marketing; human resources; contingency planning; legal issues; strategic Mgt; and research; analysis and evaluation.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
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On completion of this course you should be able to:
- CLO1 – Explain the economic impacts generated by the event industry;
- CLO2 – Critically evaluate the project phases of an event, and strategies used for each phase;
- CLO3 - Describe the roles of a Professional Congress Organizer (PCO) and review the competitive nature of the environments;
- CLO4 - Develop Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Gantt chart;
- CLO5 – Critically analyse and manage the risks of an event; and
- CLO6 - Identify the project stakeholders and build a collaborative action plan that satisfies each stakeholder’s needs.
Map each CLO against one or more PLOs
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CLO1 |
CLO2 |
CLO3 |
CLO4 |
CLO5 |
CLO6 |
PLO1 |
X |
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X |
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X |
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PLO2 |
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X |
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X |
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PLO3 |
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X |
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X |
PLO4 |
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PLO5 |
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X |
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PLO6 |
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X |
PLO7 |
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X |
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X |
PLO8 |
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X |
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Please note: Undergraduate Collective PLOs in the table below. Not all PLOs are achieved in a single course.
PLO1 |
Analyse how globalisation impacted the historical development of the tourism and hospitality industry. |
PLO2 |
Apply analytical and quantitative skills to formulate business decisions related to the tourism and hospitality industry. |
PLO3 |
Evaluate and Apply leadership theory and practices to diverse scenarios in the tourism and hospitality industry. |
PLO4 |
Demonstrate reasoned judgement in the evaluation of ethical business practices in the tourism and hospitality industry. |
PLO5 |
Reflect on performance Mgt systems to identify and action strategies for the Mgt of people within the tourism and hospitality industry. |
PLO6 |
Communicate clearly and persuasively to negotiate, consult, and engage with clients, employees and other stakeholders within the tourism and hospitality industry |
PLO7 |
Formulate innovative options and recommendations for sustainable business practices within the tourism and hospitality industry. |
PLO8 |
Critically evaluate and apply risk Mgt strategies, including counter terrorism strategies, within the international tourism and hospitality industry. |
Overview of Learning Activities
Learning activities will involve lectures and class discussions, case studies, group projects, and student presentations. You will have the opportunity to participate in work integrated learning assessments aiming at enhancing your learning experiences associated with the course.
Overview of Learning Resources
As an enrolled student of RMIT University you will be provided with access via the internet to the RMIT Library databases and online facilities. If you require assistance with the RMIT library facilities the first person to contact is the Business Liaison Librarian for this school. Contact details for Business Liaison Librarians are located online on the RMIT library website.
Additional industry-based resources may be available to you depending on the nature of your placement.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Tasks |
Weighting |
Linked Learning Outcomes |
Assessment Task 1 |
20% |
1, 3 |
Assessment Task 2 |
30% |
2, 4, 5 |
Assessment Task 3 |
50% |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |