Master of Science in Event Management

Program Overview

Event Management (TU326) Full Time (Sept)

Overview

The Master of Science in Event Management is a postgraduate program designed for professionals currently employed within the event sector and those from complementary backgrounds who wish to enter the event field. The program aims to equip participants with the necessary expertise to plan and manage, co-ordinate and develop event businesses and projects in Ireland and abroad.

Course Details

• TU Code: TU326
• NFQ Level: Level 9
• Award Type: Major
• Award: Master of Science
• ECTS Credits: 90
• Duration: 1 Year
• Course Type: Postgraduate
• Mode of Study: Full Time
• Method of Delivery: On-Campus
• Commencement Date: September 2025
• Location: Grangegorman
• Fees: €7,400 Total Fee (EU), €13,500 Total Fee (Non-EU)

What is Event Management?

This program is aimed at both professionals currently employed within the event sector and those from complementary backgrounds who wish to enter the event field. It is anticipated that graduates of this course will find employment in a wide range of positions within and outside the industry.

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Applicants should possess a primary degree at honours level (2.2 grade or higher) or equivalent.
• In addition, applicants may be required to complete an admission interview.
• A personal statement and two references are required as part of the application.
• If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6.5 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.

Career Opportunities

Career paths include management positions in a variety of companies and organisations, including festival and sports events, conferences, meetings and exhibitions, corporate and incentives, tourist attractions, hospitality businesses, community development, cultural organisations, cooperative marketing groups, support agencies, and local authorities. There are also opportunities for graduates in research, teaching, and consultancy.

Course Content

The course involves six taught modules plus a dissertation in the area of Event Management.

Event Management Modules:

• Event Planning & Operations Management
• International Event Management
• Dissertation (including Research Methods)
• Core Modules:
  • Managerial Finance & Entrepreneurialism
  • The Effective Manager
  • Emerging Industry Issues
  • Strategic Marketing & Digital Commerce

Module Listing

• Year One
  • Semester 1
    • Dissertation and Research Methods [Mandatory]
    • Event Planning & Operations Management [Mandatory]
    • Strategic Marketing and Digital Media [Mandatory]
    • The Effective Manager [Mandatory]
  • Semester 2
    • Dissertation and Research Methods [Mandatory]
    • Managerial finance and Entrepreneurialism [Mandatory]
    • Emerging Issues for Masters in Hospitality, Tourism and Event [Mandatory]
    • International Event Management [Mandatory]

Schedule

The full-time course involves three days of lectures (14 hours) per week. Please note all lectures are delivered during the day (9 – 8pm). Some content may also be delivered as a teaching block and/or in a blended learning format. Modules will be available as CPD modules. In addition to lectures, students will undertake significant self-directed learning and research. The program also includes a Masters Induction week to introduce you to TU Dublin and to prepare you for learning at Masters level.