Faculty of Commerce

Bachelor of Business Administration (Event Management)

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Business Administration (Event Management)

Abbreviation:

BBA (EM)

Home Faculty:

Commerce

Duration:

3 years or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

144

Delivery Mode:

Day/evening

Starting Session(s):

Autumn

Location/UOW Course Code/UAC Code

Loftus/ LO783/ 753913

Shoalhaven /SH783/ 753914

Wollongong /783/ 753915

CRICOS Code:

058674A

Overview

The BBA (Event Management) is delivered jointly by the University of Wollongong and the Institute of TAFE. Upon completion, students receive a BBA degree from the University of Wollongong and a Diploma in Event Management from TAFE. The program offers broad and comprehensive preparation for students wishing to pursue a career in event management.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Assumed knowledge is any two units of English. Entry is open to students who have gained a UAI or equivalent at a level determined by UOW for this calendar year.

Applications are also accepted from students who have successfully completed a recognised TAFE qualification or course of study from an accredited institution.

Advanced Standing

The Faculty offers advanced standing (credit exemption) to students who have successfully completed relevant courses at accredited universities and colleges. Refer to: www.uow.edu.au/handbook/courserules/advancedstanding.html

Course Requirements

This course is offered in conjunction and concurrently with the TAFE Diploma in Event Management. The Event Management component will be delivered by TAFE and result in the award of a Diploma in Event Management.

1. To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Business Administration (Event Management) a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 144 credit points by satisfactory completion of subjects listed in the program of study.
2. Of the 144 credit points not more than 72 credit points shall be for 100-level subjects.
3. Students should note that a Pass Conceded, Pass Terminating or Pass Restricted grade at 300-level in any required subject within the program of study for the Bachelor of Business Administration (Event Management) does not satisfy the degree requirements.

Cross articulation may occur between the TAFE Diploma in Event Management and the University of Wollongong Bachelor of Business Administration (Event Management) provided these courses are completed concurrently.

Should the Diploma in Event Management be completed prior to enrolling in the BBA the standard articulation agreement will apply.

All admission applications must be completed on an Undergraduate Course Application Form.

Course Program

Number

Subject

Session

Credit Points

ACCY100

Accounting IA

Autumn

6

ACCY102

Accounting IB

Spring

6

COMM121

Quantitative Methods I

Spring

6

ECON101

Macroeconomic Essentials for Business

Autumn

6

ECON111

Introductory Microeconomics

Spring

6

ACCY211

Management Accounting II

Autumn

6

FIN221

Introductory Business Finance

Autumn

6

MARK217

Consumer Behaviour

Autumn

6

MARK270

Services Marketing

Spring

6

MARK344

Marketing Strategy

Spring

6

MGMT314

Strategic Management

Autumn/Spring

6

Plus one of each of the following pairs of subjects

(Note that in some locations only one subject from each pair may be offered).

BUSS211

Requirements Determination and Systems Analysis

Autumn

6

ECON230

Quantitative Analysis for Decision Making

Spring

6

       

FIN226

Financial Markets and Institutions

Spring

6

FIN223

Investment Analysis

Spring

6

       

BUSS308

Information Systems Management

Spring

6

ECON309

Environmental Economics

Spring

6

       

MGMT316

Operations Management

Spring

6

MGMT389

International Business Management

Autumn

6

Plus those subjects for which credit is granted for the TAFE Diploma in Event Management.

Additional information can be obtained by contacting commerce@uow.edu.au.