This course is starting in February 2021.
- Why Event Management
- Course Overview
- Course Content
- Career Opportunities
- Why IBAT College?
- Testimonials
- Lecturer Profile
- How to Apply
- Experience Virtual Learning
Why Event Management
The events industry is a young and exciting industry that has expanded rapidly in the last decade, giving rise to an ever increasing demand for professional event managers.
The industry now includes events of all sizes from the Olympics down to business breakfast meetings. Many industries, charitable organisations, and interest groups hold events in order to market themselves, build business relationships, raise money, coordinate events abroad or celebrate achievement. This course will give you a broad understanding of event management, from concept to delivery.
You will be given the required theory, know-how and practical examples to support you gaining employment in the event management industry. You will be taught by lecturers that have a mix of academic and industry background, which give you a practical, career-focused experience.
The course will equip you with the necessary tools to develop an event from proposal, through planning, to completion stage. This will include preparing an event proposal, stakeholder management, sponsorship and other vital essentials required to host an event. You will practice and look at best practice examples through case studies, and an opportunity to visit or volunteer at a real-world event management experience.
Recent classes have utilised their event management skills to support events such as the National Sustainability summit, at exhibitions in Croke Park, Aviva and RDS, work at sports marketing events through the Lecturer’s networks, and organise events such as the IBAT College Open Evening.
What is a Professional Diploma?
An IBAT Professional Diploma is a focused, short duration practical course that consolidates, upskills and/or reskills learners in a professional area. They are stand-alone qualifications that do not lead to an award on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
Topics
- The Event Proposal
- Quality Assuring an Event
- Marketing an Event
- The Event Management Industry
- Legal Aspects of an Event
- Evaluating an Event
Assessment
- To be awarded this Diploma you will be required to successfully complete coursework (40%) and a final presentation at the end of the course (60%).
Career Opportunities
On completion of this programme you will have a strong understanding of the event management industry, and the skills required to support running an event. This will help you to seek employment as a co-ordinator in the event management industry, working in collaboration with a team or independently, or enhance your skill-set within your current employment.
You should be equipped to contribute to the organisation of a range of events, from catering and charity events, to sports and political events.
In April 2018, there were approximately 1,229 Events Management jobs available in County Dublin on Indeed.com
Why IBAT College?
Career Potential
Maximise your career potential as you remain working while obtaining a professionally relevant, career enhancing, qualification at the same time.
Excellent Lecturing Staff
Learn from friendly and highly qualified academic staff, with industry experience, in small class-sizes, and guest lecturers who are experts in their fields.
Student Experience
Being part of a culturally diverse student nationality mix at IBAT College Dublin, with learners from over 30 different countries, gives you the opportunity to learn culturally different working methods first-hand, and the fundamentals to succeed in a globally connected network once you graduate.
City Centre Location
With our campus located in Dublin city centre, in Temple Bar, you are close to all major transport hubs making it easy to attend classes in between work and home.
Programme Material
Printed course notes are supplied for the first lecture. All subsequent notes are then available to download/view/print through the student virtual learning (Moodle) platform.
Testimonials
Lecturer Profile

Entry Requirements
You should have an interest in event planning and management and a wish to expand you knowledge in this area.
How to Apply
Don’t miss out because you’re unsure.
You can contact or apply to us directly using the the "Contact Us" or "Apply Online" options below, this will reserve your place and also give us the key details to start your application, a member of our admissions team will then contact you with further details, or alternatively you can simply "Ask us a Question" using the form below.
You can also "Book a One-to-One" with one of our course specialists who will provide you with additional guidance on your application, you can set up a meeting by:
- Calling us at: +353 1 8075 055
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We also have flexible payment plans, please contact us to discuss your options or visit the college anytime and our course specialists will be more than willing to discuss any queries you may have.
We look forward to meeting you.
IBAT is now offering 100% interactive learning via virtual classrooms, all at an affordable price. We’re adapting along with the rest of the world, to the new normal. With an increasing shift towards online learning and as jobs become harder to find, now is the time to take initiative and upskill by gaining a diploma from the comfort of your own home.
Benefit from live sessions with our expert tutors who are teaching in real-time and can therefore engage with you directly. Seize this opportunity to boost your prospects and stay ahead of the competition.