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Students
Tuition Fee
EUR 13,500
Per course
Start Date
2026-01-01
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
1 years
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Event Management | Hospitality Management | Tourism Management
Area of study
Services
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
EUR 13,500
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2026-01-01-
About Program

Program Overview


Event Management (Jan) Bainistíocht Imeachtaí

Course Title

Master of Science in Event Management


TU Code

TU327


NFQ Level

Level 9


Award Type

Master of Science


ECTS Credits

90


Duration

1 Year


Course Type

Postgraduate


Mode of Study

Full Time


Method of Delivery

On-Campus


Commencement Date

January 2026 TBC


Location

Grangegorman


Fees

€7,400 Total Fee


Fees (Non-EU)

€13,500 Total Fee


Course Description

This course is aimed both at professionals currently employed within the event sector and those from complementary backgrounds who wish to enter the event field. In this context it may be of particular interest to people coming from marketing, languages, geography, hospitality, tourism or business backgrounds. It is anticipated that graduates of this course will find employment in a wide range of positions within and outside the industry.


This course aims to equip participants with the necessary expertise to plan and manage, co-ordinate and develop event businesses and projects in Ireland and abroad. It is aimed at both professionals currently employed within event related activity and those from related fields. This dynamic programme encourages interaction between academics and industry practitioners from the national and international event sector.


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

Classes are generally delivered over three days per week.


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