New Torrens MICE training options

TORRENS University Australia has announced upcoming programs of study in hospitality, with a particular emphasis on conferences, meetings, incentives and event management.

The Torrens courses are on offer at William Blue College of Hospitality Management in Sydney, as well as the Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School and kick off in trimester 3 commencing in September this year.

The business events-focused programs include a Bachelor of Business (International Event Management), Associate Degree and Diploma of Event Management, and Bachelor of Business (Event Management), along with postgraduate programs in Global Business Management, according to Vice Chancellor, Professor Justin Beilby.

He said statistics from the Department of Employment indicate “excellent prospects for hotel, conference and event management professionals,” with employment numbers in the business event sector predicted to reach 25,400 by 2020, up from 13,500 in 2005 - see torrens.edu.au for more details.