Program Overview

MSc International Events Management

Course summary

Develop authentic masters-level expertise in managing and leading a diverse spectrum of global events – from cultural and sporting events to conferences, trade shows and festivals.

How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with authentic real-world issues, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

You learn through:

• practical workshops
• lectures
• tutorials
• site visits
• field trips
• industry guest lectures and key speakers
• staging live, online or simulated events
• coursework
• regular feedback

Modules

Compulsory modules

• Events Management In Action (30 credits)
• Global Event Creation (30 credits)
• Responsible Events Management (30 credits)
• Sustainable Business Strategy (30 credits)

Elective modules

• Consultancy (60 credits)
• Dissertation (60 credits)

Future careers

Prepare for a career in management and senior management roles within the fast-paced field of event management. You’ll have support from an academic member of staff, workshops and support sessions to help prepare you for your future career.

This course prepares you for a career in:

• event management
• venue management
• project management
• global hotel management
• event account management
• event coordination for government organisations
• international association coordination
• conference and event organisation
• international leisure resort management
• events and conference business analysis and consultancy

Equipment and facilities

You’ll develop your event leadership and management skills in our event spaces and specialist facilities on campus – delivering live events in the community through a wealth of partner venues in Sheffield and the surrounding area.

You’ll develop your digital skills using management software to plan and manage events. For example, previous students have used OnePlan event software to plan and deliver the Olympic Games in Paris 2024, enhancing their learning.

Where will I study?

You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.

Entry requirements

• Normally an honours degree or recognised equivalent qualification
• We welcome enquiries from those who have substantial management experience but do not have the normal entry requirements. We may invite you for an interview to discuss your particular background, experience and qualifications.
• If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS 6.5 score with a minimum of 6.0 in all skills or equivalent.

Fees and funding

• Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £10,620 for the course.
• Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £17,725 for the course.
• Up to £12,858 is available in 2025/26 for home students on most masters courses.