Event Management Courses in Victoria in 2026

The Good Universities Guide indicates that an event planner or event coordinator plans and organises special events, including parties, wedding receptions, product launches, banquets, sporting events, meetings, conferences, and conventions.

Successful event planners –

enjoy working with people
good organisational and time management skills
have every attention to detail
good interpersonal and supervisory skills
good communication skills
neat personal appearance
comfortable working with computers
able to negotiate, delegate and work under pressure

Depending on the size of the establishment, events coordinators may work independently or as part of a team. They often work irregular hours, and on weekends and public holidays.

Learn more at Good Universities Guide - Events.

For a comprehensive list of all events courses offered by all Victorian institutions, visit VTAC.

There are a number of institutions in Victoria that offer courses, or majors and minors, in event management, and some of these include –

INSTITUTION	COURSES IN 2026	VCE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ACU	Bachelor of Commerce (minor in Event Management)	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in EAL or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
Deakin University	Bachelor of Business (major in Event Management)	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in EAL or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
Holmesglen Institute	Diploma of Event Management	Successful completion of Year 12 useful, and the LLN and an interview are required.
Holmesglen Institute	Diploma of Sport with Diploma of Event Management	Successful completion of Year 12 useful, and the LLN and an interview are required.
La Trobe University	Bachelor of Business (major in Tourism and Event Management)	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in EAL or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
La Trobe University	Bachelor of Business (major in Event Management)	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in EAL or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
Melbourne Polytechnic	Bachelor of Hospitality Management	Successful completion of Year 12 VCE or equivalent with no specified minimum ATAR score and a study score of at least 20 in any English.
Melbourne Polytechnic	Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services	Successful completion of Year 12 and an interview will be required.
RMIT	Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services	Successful completion of Year 12 useful, and a selection task must be submitted.
Victoria University	Diploma of Event Management	Successful completion of Year 12 useful, and the LLN and Pre-Training review must be done.
William Angliss Institute	Diploma of Event Management	Successful completion of Year 12 and ATAR may be used as part of selection. Also, the LLN and Pre-Training review must be done.