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      Study event management abroad

      An in-depth guide to studying event management as an international student.

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      Event management degrees abroad

      Studying event management will focus on the organization and planning of events within a variety of different sectors. Event planning can be a small occasion such as a formal party or something much larger like a music festival, it’s for the student to decide what their focus and specialty is.

      With an events management degree it’s important that you get enough practical experience of organizing events. If you can become involved with student organizations at a university and organize events outside of your degree, then you will enhance your understanding of what’s needed and give your CV a boost.

      Event management program structure

      Event management degrees are more commonly available in the UK and Europe than anywhere else in the world. In these areas, event management degrees are available at all undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

      In the US you may be able to study event management at bachelor’s level as a major, but it may be for a specific sector or as part of a business degree.

      Some event management degree programs will be accredited by a national body or organization, ensuring that it meets industry standards.

      You’ll study the main areas of event management in modules. Some areas of study are compulsory, and others are elective for you to specialize in specific aspects of events. It’s likely that you will also have the opportunity for modules that are assessed on a large amount of practical work. Some of the most common module topics in event revolve around:

      • Project planning
      • Financial organization
      • Industry knowledge
      • Risk management
      • Stakeholder management
      • Event design

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      Event management undergraduate programs

      Bachelor's in event management

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        Entertainment Business: Event Planning - BA Oklahoma City University, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Annual tuition fee
        27,276 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 27,276 USD

        Start date
        January, August
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        Event Management - BSc Lynn University, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Annual tuition fee
        37,600 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 37,600 USD

        Start date
        January, May
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        Event Management - BSc (Hons) Technological University Dublin, Ireland

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Annual tuition fee
        13,893 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 11,500 EUR

        Start date
        September
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        Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management: Event Management Specialization - BSc Central Washington University, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Annual tuition fee
        22,551 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 22,551 USD

        Start date
        September, January
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        International Event Management - BA IUBH University of Applied Sciences, Germany

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        3 years
        Annual tuition fee
        14,485 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 11,990 EUR

        Start date
        April, May, October, November
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      Associate in event management

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        Event Management - AASc Fox Valley Technical College, USA

        Program type
        Associate
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        6,600 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 6,600 USD

        Start date
        August, January
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      Diploma in event management

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        Business Administration: Event Management - Dip Bow Valley College, Canada

        Program type
        Undergraduate diploma
        Duration
        16 months
        Annual tuition fee
        24,736 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 31,500 CAD

        Start date
        September, January
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        Hospitality - Event Management - UGDip Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada

        Program type
        Undergraduate diploma
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        12,103 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 15,412 CAD

        Start date
        September
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        Show & Event Management (Montreal Campus) - Dip Trebas Institute, Canada

        Program type
        Undergraduate diploma
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        7,196 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 9,164 CAD

        Start date
        January, May, September
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        Sport Event Management - Dip Thompson Rivers University, Canada

        Program type
        Undergraduate diploma
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        11,842 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 15,080 CAD

        Start date
        September
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      Pathway in event management

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        Sports Event Management (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK

        Program type
        Undergraduate pathway
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        15,499 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 11,400 GBP

        Start date
        January, September
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      Event management graduate programs

      Master's in event management

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        Event Management - MSc (with foundation) Technological University Dublin, Ireland

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        13,893 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 11,500 EUR

        Start date
        September, January
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        Business Management: Event Management - MSc (with foundation) Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        17,276 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 14,300 EUR

        Start date
        February, March, May, August, October, November
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        Business Administration (Tourism and Event Management.), MBA - MBA Midway University, USA

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        9,810 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 9,810 USD

        Start date
        August
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        Tourism & Event Management - MA Hochschule Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, Germany

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        11,526 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 9,540 EUR

        Start date
        September
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      Diploma in event management

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        Special Event Planning - OCDip Centennial College, Canada

        Program type
        Postgraduate diploma
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        12,981 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 16,531 CAD

        Start date
        January, September
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        Event Management - PGDip University of California, Riverside Extension, USA

        Program type
        Postgraduate diploma
        Duration
        9 months
        Annual tuition fee
        18,200 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 18,200 USD

        Start date
        September
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      Certificate in event management

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        Event Management - PGCert Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada

        Program type
        Postgraduate certificate
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        12,982 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 16,532 CAD

        Start date
        September
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        Event Management - GradCert Centennial College, Canada
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        Program type
        Postgraduate certificate
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        12,744 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 16,229 CAD

        Start date
        September, May, January
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      Future event management careers

      Event planning uses similar skills to project management in general, which is an appealing skill to prospective employers; you’ll graduate from a degree in events management knowing how to manage finances, people, and stakeholders.

      In terms of careers directly related to events management, graduates can go on to do some of the following roles:

      • PR executive
      • Wedding planner
      • Events planner
      • Restaurant manager
      • Activities manager
      • Hotel manager