The Bachelor of Management in Events and Leisure provides students with the knowledge and professional skills necessary to operate within the events and leisure industry. This course provides students with a broad understanding of leisure behaviour and the event and experience industries that enrich the lives of individuals, organisations and Australian communities. It examines in some depth the ways in which sporting, recreational, touristic, entertainment and arts events are produced and used in the commercial, public and not-for-profit sectors to satisfy the community's need for economic development, social interaction and as important fund raising functions for causes and charities. The degree provides the skills to design, plan, create, implement, manage and market events from community events such as sports and public celebrations, to major and mega events such as the Olympic Games. These technical skills are set within contemporary management practice that includes sustainability, ethics, entrepreneurship, strategic management, consultancy and research. The degree develops the student's capabilities as a manager, to work independently and in team environments, supported by strong critical, analytical, written, verbal and interpersonal skills.

Career options include event coordinator/manager, meetings planner, entertainment, venue or facility manager, festival organiser, leisure and recreation planner, marketing manager for arts, leisure and events organisations, sponsor manager.