Festival and Event Management, Minor (0306)
- Western Sydney University Minor Code: 0306
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Programs: Yes. Check that your program has the available credit points required to complete the subjects in this field of study. Any requisite requirements must also be met. Consult your Program Advisor for further advice.
This minor introduces students to the knowledge required to organise, manage and promote festivals and events. Students will learn about the social and cultural significance of festivals and events, and the roles and responsibilities of a variety of stakeholders. The minor also explores the important role festivals and events play in visitor economies.
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Parramatta City | Internal | Dr Garth Lean |
| Parramatta - Victoria Road | Internal | Dr Garth Lean |
Minor Structure
Students must complete 40 credit points as follows.
Complete the following compulsory subjects.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| TOUR 1003 | Global Trends in Tourism and Events | 10 |
| TOUR 2004 | Tourism and Festivals in Society | 10 |
| TOUR 3006 | Festivals and Events | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 30 | |
Students must also complete one subject from the following pool.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Tourism, Events and Technology | ||
| Cultural Tourism and Events | ||
| Total Credit Points | 10 | |
Equivalent Subjects
The subject listed below counts towards completion of this minor for students who passed this subject in 2022 or earlier.
CULT 3015 - Heritage and Tourism, replaced by TOUR 3002 Cultural Tourism and Events
HUMN 2057 - Tourism in Society, replaced by TOUR 2004 Tourism and Festivals in Society
BUSM 3079 - Travel in the Digital Age, replaced by TOUR 3001 Tourism, Events and Technology
TOUR 1002 - Tourism and Global Trends, replaced by TOUR 1003 Global Trends in Tourism and Events