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Master of Creative Business Management (Event Management)

APAC — Australian Performing Arts Conservatory

🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

Accredited institution

Tuition

A$24,000

Duration

24 months

Language

English

Format

On campus

Start dates

January · May · August · September

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APAC Brisbane CBD campus — Australian Performing Arts Conservatory for studying performing arts in Australia (apac.edu.au)

Overview

The experience

Imagine your life studying in Brisbane

Why this program

The Master of Creative Business Management (Event Management) at APAC trains specialists in event production and management through a 2-year (6 trimesters) master’s in Brisbane CBD. Tuition AUD $24,000/year; 30% scholarship → AUD $16,800/year (T2 2026). CRICOS 119391C — a strong study-abroad choice where festivals, concerts and conventions drive Queensland’s creative economy.

APAC (TEQSA PRV14046) places Event Management within the four-specialisation family:

SpecialisationCRICOSDuration
Leadership119390D2 years (4 semesters)
Event Management119391C2 years (6 trimesters)
Digital Marketing119392B2 years (6 trimesters)
Project Management119393A2 years (6 trimesters)

Postgraduate requirements: IELTS 6.5, bachelor’s, CV, Statement of Purpose, GS. Intakes May and August. First-semester deposit; scholarships up to 30% (note 35% for eligible applicants).

Subclass 500 visa (AUD $29,710); Graduate 485 up to 2 years.

Studies & career

After graduation

Career outcomes

Roles published by the institution — no invented salaries.

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Reference AUD $29,710; Graduate 485 Post-Higher Education Work up to 2 years. Outcomes: event producer, festival coordinator, venue operations, experiential marketing. Compare all four specialisations on ApplySite.

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About the program

Ideal profile, costs and context — one chapter open at a time.

Program overview

Studying abroad for an event management master’s in Brisbane with APAC means the Master of Creative Business Management (Event Management) — 2 years (6 trimesters, CRICOS 119391C), AUD $24,000/year or $16,800/year with 30% scholarship. Brisbane hosts corporate, cultural and sporting events; APAC links creative business with the live scene that complements its performing-arts degrees.

APAC master’s specialisations
SpecialisationFocusDuration
Leadershipstrategic leadership2 years (4 semesters)
Event Managementevent production and operations2 years (6 trimesters)
Digital Marketingcreative digital marketing2 years (6 trimesters)
Project Managementcreative project management2 years (6 trimesters)
Admission and intakes

IELTS Academic 6.5 (min. 6.0 per band); bachelor’s; CV; Statement of Purpose; Genuine Student (GS). Intakes May, August. Source.

Tuition and entry routes

Annual tuition AUD $24,000; AUD $16,800 with 30% scholarship. Progression from Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma. Level 5/102 Adelaide Street campus. CRICOS 03897G.

Next step

Want to apply to this program?

An official advisor guides you on requirements, dates, and next steps.

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Admissions & dates

Checklist

Admission requirements

Education, language and documents. An advisor confirms the final list for your intake.

  • Education Degree / minimum education Recognised Bachelor’s degree or higher (official English translations required) — Price list T2 2026.
  • Language IELTS: minimum 6.5
  • Document Passport
  • Document Degree diploma
  • Document Academic transcripts
  • Document Motivation letter
  • Document CV / Resume
  • Document English Test

Calendar

Key dates

JanuaryMayAugustSeptember

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Campus & city

Location & campuses

Local context

Student life in the city

Brisbane · Australia

Daily life in Brisbane sets the study pace: public libraries, project coworking, embassy events and on-campus hiring fairs. You do not need the whole country mapped in week one — knowing your neighbourhood and transit line already helps.

Until then, use this guide for costs, visa type and study format, and talk to an advisor if you already have a campus in mind. The institution processes admission; we help you track the file.

UQ St Lucia is 20 minutes from the CBD by river ferry or bus 111; the subtropical winter rarely drops below 10 °C, keeping outdoor campus areas usable year-round. Brisbane hosted the 2018 Commonwealth Games and is scheduled to host the 2032 Olympics. In practice, students in Brisbane split time between campus, part-time work (where the visa allows) and neighbourhoods with very different price tags — visit your rental area on a weekend before signing a lease.

Most cities in this guide offer three housing profiles: university residence (expensive, limited spaces, book early), homestay (board included, ideal for the first month) and shared flat (best price-to-autonomy ratio over a full academic year). A homestay family typically provides cultural and practical context that no group chat can replicate.

The academic year in Australia typically starts in September or October, with a second intake in January or February for eligible programmes. Language schools accept monthly starts at most centres. If you arrive outside the main cycle, a language semester beforehand places you at the right level for the formal programme start. In Brisbane the concentration of providers means more varied entry dates than in smaller country cities.

To browse verified programmes and apply through ApplySite: open the catalog, filter by city or programme type, compare institution profiles and submit your application directly to admissions. You do not pay ApplySite — tuition and administrative fees go straight to the institution. An ApplySite advisor follows up with you until you receive a decision.

The first semester in Brisbane typically has the highest upfront costs: rental deposit, transit card, course materials and setup expenses. Budget a two-month buffer on top of regular monthly costs before your arrival date.

  • Housing $800 – $1,500/mo (estimate)
  • Food $300 – $550/mo
  • Transport $60 – $130/mo
  • Extras $150 – $350/mo

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The institution

About the university

About the university

Studying abroad in Brisbane, Australia, with APAC (Australian Performing Arts Conservatory) combines intensive training in performing arts and creative business, a CBD campus near King George Square, CRICOS-registered awards and TEQSA oversight (PRV14046). APAC brings acting, screen production, musical theatre and creative management together in professional facilities — dance studio, stage combat studio, film studio, black box, Bloomsbury library and editing suites — with tuition verified from the T2 2026 price list and scholarships documented in partner materials.

Brisbane CBD campus (Queensland)

APAC campus — Level 5/102 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia. A central location in Brisbane’s business and cultural district, steps from King George Square, public transport and urban Australian life. The campus integrates dance, stage combat, filming, black box and editing suites for continuous practice between classes. Institution: CRICOS 03897G · TEQSA PRV14046 · ABN 11 009 772 481. International contact: . Institutional video: Source.

Accreditation and recognition APAC operates as a

CRICOS-registered higher education provider regulated by TEQSA, Australia’s national quality agency. Each ApplySite programme has its own CRICOS code (see programme pages). This allows international students to apply for a Subclass 500 Student visa with a Home Affairs–recognised institution.

Programmes on ApplySite (9 awards)

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nine programmes from the partner T2 2026 price list:

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Scholarships and funding

Scholarships and funding

pdf + Price list T2 2026). Price-list footnote: up to 35% for eligible applicants (T&Cs). Deposit = first semester. Payments by semester.

Trust & credentials

Institution type

Private

Accreditations

TEQSA — Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (PRV14046) · CRICOS — Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (03897G) · ABN 11 009 772 481 — Australian Business Number (apac.edu.au)

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APAC Brisbane CBD campus — Australian Performing Arts Conservatory for studying performing arts in Australia (apac.edu.au)Rehearsal in an APAC Brisbane studio — practical acting and performance training (apac.edu.au)APAC black box studio in Brisbane — versatile space for experimental performance (apac.edu.au)APAC students in performance — study theatre and performing arts in Australia (apac.edu.au)International students in an APAC Brisbane studio — creative study abroad training (apac.edu.au)APAC student community on the Brisbane campus — creative campus life (apac.edu.au)

The path

From application to day one

  1. 01
    Apply

    Request info and share your profile.

  2. 02
    Offer

    The institution reviews and confirms your place.

  3. 03
    Visa

    Prepare documents with ApplySite guidance.

  4. 04
    Arrive

    Settle into your study city.

  5. 05
    Start

    Begin classes on your intake date.

Help & FAQ

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers before you contact us — also built for SEO.

Published start windows for this program are: January, May, August, September. Exact enrollment and class dates are confirmed by APAC — Australian Performing Arts Conservatory by campus and capacity.
The listed reference price is A$24,000. Tuition and fees are paid directly to the institution; ApplySite does not add a markup on tuition.
The published length of Master of Creative Business Management (Event Management) is 24 months. Confirm the exact academic calendar with APAC — Australian Performing Arts Conservatory.
The published format is On campus. If an extra online or hybrid option exists, it appears on this page or APAC — Australian Performing Arts Conservatory can confirm it.
For this program, the published language requirements are: IELTS: minimum 6.5. If your scores are borderline, an advisor from APAC — Australian Performing Arts Conservatory can confirm accepted alternatives.
Typical documents include: Passport/ID; Academic Diploma; Academic Transcriptions; Intention Letter/Essay/Personal Statement; CV/Resumé; English Test. Also complete the admission requirements listed on this page.
Scholarships: up to 20% on selected bachelor’s and up to 30% on master’s / postgraduate awards (APAC Info.pdf + Price list T2 2026). Price-list footnote: up to 35% for eligible applicants (T&Cs). Deposit = first semester. Payments by semester. An advisor can guide you on eligibility and timelines.
Reference AUD $29,710; Graduate 485 Post-Higher Education Work up to 2 years. Outcomes: event producer, festival coordinator, venue operations, experiential marketing. Compare all four specialisations on ApplySite.
For Master of Creative Business Management (Event Management), use “Request information” or “Contact advisor” and an official APAC — Australian Performing Arts Conservatory representative will guide you on capacity, documents, and deadlines. With an ApplySite account you can save the program and track progress. The institution makes the admission decision.
For on-site study in Brisbane, Australia, most international students need a student visa or permit depending on nationality and program length. APAC — Australian Performing Arts Conservatory and our advisors can guide you on documents, health insurance, and consular timelines — requirements are set by each country.
Many destinations allow part-time work on a student visa, with hour limits set by each country. Confirm with APAC — Australian Performing Arts Conservatory and the immigration authority.
After graduation, some countries offer job-seeker or post-study work routes. Rules change by nationality and credential type in Australia. Always confirm on official sources and with APAC — Australian Performing Arts Conservatory.

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Last catalog update: July 28, 2026.

Master of Creative Business Management (Event Management)

January · May · August · September · Admissions open

Tuition

A$24,000

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