BUTSM3706 EVENT INDUSTRY OPERATIONS
This course explores a variety of operational issues which are significant for effective tourism event management. Key issues explored include event logistics and problem solving, virtual events and technology applications, operational issues in entertainment management and developments in event professionalism. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the special events sector; an awareness of their evolution and role; the use of predictive models in forecasting the impacts of events; how to increase yield and profits for tourism events; in-depth knowledge of the motivations, expectations, and satisfaction of tourism markets; successful planning strategies for achieving desired event outcomes.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2025 contribution amount* $2,124
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $1,663
Grandfathered contribution amount - if you are a continuing student, who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
* For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.