Business Events

Unit code: BHO3421 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
Prerequisites
BHO2006 - Introduction to Tourism Hospitality and Events
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

Work in professional events with the Business Events unit.

Discover and review the scope and rationale of domestic and international business events in the MICE (meetings, incentive, convention, exhibition) sector.

You will identify and incorporate the needs of key stakeholders, such as professional conference organisers (PCOs), convention bureaux, venues and direct marketing officers.

You'll experience hands-on and theoretical learning through a range of activities including:

  • industry speakers
  • site visits
  • cases studies
  • proposals in response to client briefs
  • short videos
  • current cloud-based business event software (IVVY).

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Evaluate the rationale and strategic function of business events in respect to the stated intentions and the event context;
  2. Critically review the planning and development of business events; as they are modified for local and global impact, or for a targeted community;
  3. Compose a proposal in response to a client brief for a business event, exemplifying creative problem-solving skills, critical thinking and professional judgement; and,
  4. Exhibit proficiency in the use of business event management software.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 20%
Online quiz
Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 20%
IVVY software practical
Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 40%
Convention proposal (based on RFP briefing) (Group)
Assessment type: Presentation
|
Grade: 20%
IVVY software – live convention build (from RFP) (Group)

Required reading

Students will have access to required readings via VU Collaborate and are not required to purchase the listed textbook.

Conferences and Conventions: A Global Industry
Rogers, T. (2013)| Amsterdam, Holland: Butterworth-Heinemann

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Sport Management
SBSM | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Sport Management/Bachelor of Business
SBSB | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years

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