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events management major

The program

Williams has built a strong reputation in practical administration training for over a century, and our graduates have never been more in demand. That’s because Williams has a reputation with top employers for arming our secretaries and Personal Assistants with the right skills, knowledge and attitudes. An executive PA is an integral part of a management team, and we find that many of our graduates move into management roles in the years after they leave College.

The Events Management major provides knowledge of the structure, operation and technology of the rapidly-growing events industry, and the skills required for concept development, venue selection, and the management of sponsorship activities.

Fast facts

Course

Executive PA Diploma majoring in Events Management

Code

ASER

Qualifications awarded

BSB30201 Certificate III in Business Administration BSB40201 Certificate IV in Business Administration
BSB50201 Diploma of Business Administration
A statement of attainment is issued for all national competencies achieved.

Course length

40 weeks (4 terms)

Starting dates

See starts and timetables

Academic entry requirement

Year 12 or equivalent, or successful completion of a relevant Certificate III

Upward pathways

Graduates can articulate into Williams' Advanced Diplomas of Business Management or Marketing with significant credit..

Course content

Our flagship Diploma in Business Administration develops leadership and analytical capabilities needed to manage an office independently, or function in a larger organisation as an integral part of the management team. It includes all of the practical underpinning business and computer skills taught at the Certificate III and Certificate IV levels.

Please note that subjects may be changed at the discretion of the College to keep them up to date, to comply with industry Training Package requirements, or for timetabling purposes.

Communication, Personal Development

Career Strategies
Communication & Media
Relationships & Networking

Computing

Business Technology
Computer Presentations
Databases
Keyboarding by touch
Online Information & Email
Spreadsheets
Word Processing
Advanced Word Processing
Advanced Databases
Advanced Spreadsheets
Complex Word Processing
Electronic Collaboration & Research
Computer Workgroup Management
Managing Word Processing

Events Management

Event Concept Development
Event Industry Knowledge
Event Venue Site Selection
Sponsorship Management

Finance & Law

Accounting Information Systems
Financial Reporting
Health, Safety & Security

Management & Supervision

Project Management
Administrative Systems

Marketing

Public Relations & Promotion

Operations

Scheduling
Business Travel
Meeting Management
Administration Practical
Conference Management

Graduate employment

The College has 114 years' experience in educating secretaries and administrators, and networking with quality businesses that employ them. We routinely receive far more positions than we have graduates. All levels prepare you for roles in small or large companies in all industry sectors. It is the variety of opportunity and wealth of available positions that makes this program so popular. Areas where recent graduates have been employed include:

Advertising
Banking and Finance
Entertainment
Leisure
Legal
Travel
Public Relations

Events management
Communications
Computer Industry
Insurance
Retail
Fashion
Sporting Organisations

Hotels
Medical Centres
Real Estate
Marketing
Music
Publishing

 
 
 
Karen Mullaney is an Executive Assistant. "The Williams program taught me great skills and I gained confidence in the supportive environment. I moved from Bathurst to do the course, and have stayed in Sydney to build my career."
Susannah Phillips works for Neo One Advertising Agency. "My role covers Reception,  Admin and Junior  Account Coordination. My goal is to be an Account Director, so this is a perfect way to gain the experience in the right areas. The Williams program appealed to me because I was keen to learn all the computer software programs in depth. I certainly did, and use them every day!"
Angela Bowe chose Williams "because I felt it offered me the most advanced skills, and I liked the close, multi-cultural environment. I use those skills extensively now and am enjoying my work immensely."