Program start date | Application deadline |
2026-01-01 | - |
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.