(6.30pm-9.30pm)
On-Campus: €1100
This course is starting in August 2022. Apply now!
Why Event Management
This Diploma course introduces you to a broad event management landscape, with essential learnings from event concept to delivery.
Gain an events management skillset and learn how to organise events of all sizes.
This course will:
- Teach you the fundamental skills to thrive in an in-demand industry
- Open doors to a multitude of employment opportunities within various industry sectors
- Introduce you to a broad event management landscape, with essential learnings from event concept to delivery
- Develop your industry knowledge through a career-focused experience delivered by experienced industry professionals
- Take you through the event planning process and the different event types, styles and formats.
Course Details
This Diploma aims to provide you with a broad understanding the event management landscape and various learnings required to develop a skillset or refresh a skillset to secure employment in this vibrant and global industry. The programme encompasses an overview of the core pillars of event management including Event Design & Concept Development, Planning Process, Sponsorship, Event Marketing, Staging, Logistics, Emerging trends e.g. Virtual & Hybrid Events and more.
You will learn the required theory, know-how and practical examples to support you in gaining employment in the event management industry. You will be taught by lecturers that have a strong industry background, which give you a practical, career-focused experience.
Topics
- Introduction to The Event Landscape
- Event Design
- Event Types, Styles & Formats
- Planning Process
- Event Staging
- Event Logistics
- Event Marketing inc Social Integration
- Emerging Trends e.g. Hybrid events/ event tech etc.
- Evaluation and Legacy
Assessment
To be awarded this Diploma you will be required to successfully complete coursework (80%) and a final presentation at the end of the course (20%)
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).
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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. The events industry allows you to work online remotely, move globally and secure a variety of roles.
Possible careers within this field include:
- Festival Co-ordination and Management
- Corporate Event Management
- Tourism Management
- MICE Sector Incentive travel co-ordination
- Brand Ambassadors
- Event Sakes and Marketing
- NGO / Charity sector
The rise of Ireland's events industry will continue to exert greater demands on the natural and social resources that events rely on.
According to the Event Industry Association of Ireland, the events industry employs over 35,000 people full-time and generates over €3.5 billion in revenue for the Irish economy each year, with €850 million coming from exports.
Entry Requirements
You should have an interest in event planning and management and a wish to expand your knowledge in this area.
How to Apply
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