What are the subjects in event management and types of event management courses; by iffa-india

Author: Shashank Singh

Event Management is a developing field that includes the planning of huge occasions, for example, celebrations, expos and product launches. Event managers combine innovative aptitudes, for example, promotion and brand management with more pragmatic ones like budgeting and scheduling. A course in Event management shows students how to plan all parts of an event that take into account enormous crowds and gives them an idea of what difficulties to anticipate.

One of the significant advantages of enrolling in a course to study event management is the adaptability of the abilities you will pick up. Essentially every organization needs occasions coordinated now and again, from significant product launches and public conferences to business meetings with potential investors. Figuring out how to sort out events is an invaluable ability.

SUBJECTS COVERED IN EVENT MANAGEMENT COURSE:

  1. EVENT MARKETING.
  2. EVENT ADVERTISING.
  3. EVENT PRODUCTION (INCLUDING CATERING).
  4. EVENT PLANNING.
  5. EVENT ACCOUNTING.
  6. COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
  7. SPECIAL EVENT TOPICS.
  8. PUBLIC RELATIONS.
  9. IT FOR EVENT MANAGEMENT.
  10. EVENT MARKETING.
  11. CROSS-CULTURAL MANAGEMENT.
  12. EVENT RISK MANAGEMENT.
  13. DISSERTATION-I.
  14. DISSERTATION-II.

Graduates of Diploma in Event management have a set of job openings for work like Event management consultancy, Hotel/Travel and hospitality enterprises, Advertising organizations, Public relations firms, Corporations, Integrated promoting and communications, Event planning and accounting. The expense for the course goes around between INR 20,000 and 1, 20,000 in India.

Establishments around the globe offer courses in event management, the expense of which changes relying upon the school you decide to join in. It is ideal to contact specific foundations about course charges and other related expenses.

FOLLOWING ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF EVENT MANAGEMENT COURSES:

NAME OF THE COURSE TYPE OF COURSE DURATION

  1. PGP in Event management and Public Relations. PG Diploma Course 1 YEAR
  2. PGDM in Event Management. PG Diploma Course 2 YEARS
  3. MBA in Event Management. Postgraduate Degree Course 2 YEARS
  4. MBA in Event Management and Public Relations. Postgraduate Degree Course 2 YEARS
  5. MA in PR and Event Management. Postgraduate Degree Course 2 YEARS
  6. BBA in Event Management and PR. Graduate Degree Course 3 YEARS
  7. BBA in Event Management. Graduate Degree Course 3 YEARS
  8. BA in Events Management. Graduate Degree Course 3 YEARS
  9. Diploma in Event Management. Diploma Course 1 YEAR
  10. PG Diploma in Event Management. PG Diploma Course 1 YEAR
  11. PG Diploma in Media, Marketing and Event Management. PG Diploma Course 1 YEAR
  12. Certificate in Event Management. Certificate Course 3 MONTHS

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

1. GRADUATE DEGREE COURSES:

You can apply for BBA and BA courses in event management once you have completed class 12 with a minimum of 50% marks. Admissions are done through the merit list prepared based on class 12 board exam results. However, some colleges may take a basic aptitude test as part of the selection method.

2. CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA AND PG DIPLOMA COURSES:

Although the eligibility for diploma in event management courses is 45% to 50% marks in class 12, these courses will add value to your CV if you pursue them after completing graduation. You can apply for PG Diploma courses after pursuing graduation (any field) with a minimum of 50% marks. Admission to PGDM and PGPM programmes is done based on exams like CAT, MAT, CMAT, etc.

3. POSTGRADUATE DEGREE COURSE:

To apply for these courses, you must have scored at least 60% aggregate marks in graduation. There is no specific specialisation required at the graduate level to apply for these courses. However, an experience in the industry can help you get better colleges as well as jobs. Admission is done based on management entrance exams accepted by the institute in question i.e. CAT, MAH-CET, CMAT, SNAP, MAT, etc.