Master of Science in Event Management

Program Overview

Event Management (TU326) Part-time (Formerly TU367,TU368)

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: 2 Years
• Course Type: Postgraduate
• Mode of Study: Part Time
• Method of Delivery: On-Campus
• Commencement Date: September 2025 and January 2026 TBC
• Location: Grangegorman
• Fees: €3,375 Per Year, €6,750 Total Fee

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]

Admission Requirements

Applicants should possess a bachelor 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 the first language, applicants will need to provide evidence of their English language proficiency as detailed on the university's website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.