Event Management courses

About Msc International Events Management in Manchester Metropolitan University

Overview

From festivals and concerts, to conferences and corporate events, this course will give you the professional skills you need to succeed in international event management. 

Develop a broad range of event delivery strategies and a wealth of first-hand experience in planning, managing and evaluating events. Through live experiential activities and client-based consultancy projects, you’ll gain experience planning and managing a variety of real-life events.

We designed the course with successful event industry professionals. And we invite guest lecturers who are active in global events management to share their best practice with you. You’ll develop a powerful grasp of how business operates in this sector.

Beyond academia and into the working world

Supported by our placements office, you’ll also be able to begin building an impressive CV through an optional 36-48 week internship. Spending this time in a real-world events environment will allow you to hone your skills within a fast-paced professional organisation.

Your engagement with employers will also allow you to create new opportunities that will not only benefit your learning, but pave the way for your professional future in this exciting industry.

Features and Benefits

• Industry experts - this course is taught by lecturers with extensive experience in areas such as sports events, conference management and exhibitions.
• Triple crown - study in a Business School that has prestigious triple accreditation from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA.
• Latest insights - high profile industry consultants and ambassadors make sure this course reflects the current needs of the industry.
• Industry connections – make the most of our well-established industry links and the thriving events scene across Manchester to prepare for opportunities in the world of international events management.
• Networking events – connect with influential industry professionals at Events Connect Conference, as well as numerous field trips, site visits and guest lectures.
• Placements – take advantage of over 200+ volunteering opportunities, plus the option to apply for internships with international events organisations, either short-term alongside your studies or for up to 48 weeks as an additional part of your course.
• Employability – with an abundance of first-hand experience and a wealth of strategy and operational knowledge, you’ll be able to explore a wide range of event management roles.  

Career prospects

By the time you finish this course, you’ll have the practical skills, real-world experience and formal qualification to stand out in a competitive jobs market and succeed in this fast-paced industry.

There’s a wide range of career paths to explore around the world, from agencies in the private sector to in-house teams in the public sector – and plenty in between. You can follow in the footsteps of your fellow graduates, who have gone on to work with sports events and music festivals, or you could even establish your own events agency customers.

You could also pursue opportunities in:

• Conference and Exhibition Management
• Charity and Fundraising
• Corporate Event Management
• International Wedding Event Planning
• Specialist Events Agencies

Academic qualification equivalents

• Bachelor degree (awarded by a recognised university); or BA, BCom, BBA, BBM, BMM; or BE (Engineering), BTech.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :      6.5, with no component below 5.5 for MA or MSc.
• TOEFL    :      Overall score: 89 With no individual test score below:Listening: 17,Reading: 18,Speaking: 20,Writing : 17
• PTE         :       61, with no less than 51 in any section

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Manchester Metropolitan University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

• The estimated cost of attendance while studying in the UK depends on several factors like the program applied for, tuition fees, books and supplies, housing, dining, transportation etc.
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• Tuition Fees for some courses can vary depending upon any additional cost such as field trips or expense of equipment.
• Tuition Fees for postgraduate research courses (Ph.D., MPhil, MRes) are categorized into 5 Tuition bands,
• Students can expect an average cost of living ranging from 7,500 - 8,500 EUR per year, based on the minimum expenses.

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