Globally, business, sporting, cultural and other events play a significant role in society and make a considerable contribution to the economic development of a region. The event management major prepares students to enter the event sector by providing a suite of interrelated courses which identify and explore key factors in the successful development, operation and management of events. Students will develop a broad understanding of event management processes and strategies while developing specific workplace skills which are relevant within a variety of professional contexts such as tourism and hospitality. Opportunities exist for students to undertake workplace shadowing programs in industry, a field studies based course and there are a number of international exchange programs available.