Foundation Degree in Events Management – 2

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Course Overview

To be a successful events manager you need the knowledge and skills in all areas of events including corporate, personal celebrations, fundraising, new product launches and large scale sporting and entertainment events. This course provides adults over 18 years of age with the opportunity to specialise in one of the following career areas: Travel & Tourism, Business or Motorsport.

This foundation degree is validated by ‘University of Greater Manchester (Formerly the University of Bolton)’.
The course duration is 2 years, and the approximate cost of course is £11,998.
Year 1 – £5,999.00
Year 2 – £5,999.00
Approx guided learning hours 680.

Entry Requirements

To gain a place on this course, students will need to have a full Level 3 qualification (160 UCAS points) OR extensive relevant work experience AND a good command of English. Applicants must be aged 18 or over.

You will be contacted by a member of the admissions team for a chat.

Please complete an application form and return to the College – either online, by post or in person at the Wood Street Campus.

What this course covers

Year 1: Academic Management & Professional Skills for the Events Industries; Managing the International (Events) Workforce; The Events Industry in Context; Event Project Design; Basics of Business for the Service Industries; Introduction to Marketing and Social Media for Events.
Year 2: Applied Research Methods for Events Studies; Event Sponsorship and Income Generation; Risk Management and Legalities for Events; Project Management Operations; Work Experience.

Assessment is through a mixture of individual and group assignments, a dissertation report and occasional presentations and classroom-based examinations.

A Foundation Degree in Event Management awarded by the University of Greater Manchester

Fees and funding

No.

Progression

Those who pass the course successfully could go on to study a Bsc in either Events or Business Management, or may wish to pursue a career in events management or set up their own businesses.

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