Program Overview

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Graduate Diploma in Event Management

Overview

Develop a high degree of event management finesse and nurture your talent for an exciting career in a dynamic industry. Our qualification is focused on expanding on your event management talents and turning them into an exciting career.

What will I study

Within our graduate diploma, you'll study all aspects of successful event management, including event planning and management, event logistics, event marketing, and sponsorship. You'll also get real-world experience through running events and an applied event research project.

Pathway

• Full-time: 1 year
• Part-time: up to 4 years

Fees for 2025

• Domestic Fee: $7,630 - $8,540 per year
• International Fee: $26,000 per year
• Indicative Student Services Fee: $370.50 per year
• Valid To: December 31, 2025

Academic Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in any field excluding event management.

Alternative Requirements

• Still want to study but don't meet the Academic Requirements?
• If you show that you have equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work, and/or life experience, you may be able to gain alternative entry.

English Requirements

• What if English is not my first Language?
• If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study.
• Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives:
  • English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.
• If you are a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete an Admission and Enrolment form and Ara will contact you regarding a free assessment.
• If you are not a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent resident, book an IELTS or other test through the Ara Examination Centre or in your home country.
• IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.
• What if I have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance?
• You do not need to provide additional evidence of English Language skills.

Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic

• 5.5 Listening
• 5.5 Reading
• 5.5 Writing
• 5.5 Speaking

Funding assistance

• If you face unexpected financial hardship during your studies, we have several funds that you can apply for. These are designed to enable you to continue your current course of study.
• We also have a wide range of scholarships and awards that can provide financial assistance.

Core courses

• Business-to-Business Sales and Marketing
• Customer Engagement
• Event Logistics
• Event Planning and Management
• Integrated Marketing Communications
• Project Management

Elective courses

• Event Marketing and Sponsorship
• Event Project
• Industry Project
• Preparation for Work Placement

Career opportunities

• With this qualification, you will be ready to start your career in event management where you can become involved in fundraising, conferences, festivals, community events, arts and tourism events, facility-based event management, public relations, sponsorship, and marketing.

Study pathways

• Complement this qualification with further graduate study such as a Graduate Diploma in Sales and Marketing.

Recommended school subjects

• English
• Mathematics
• Computing / ICT
• Economics

Graduate Diploma in Event Management

• FULL-TIME - 1 Year
• Develop a high degree of event management finesse and nurture your talent for an exciting career in a dynamic industry.

Information

• Type: Graduate Certificate / Diploma
• Code: CH3996
• Application close date: Accepted throughout the year
• May be available for Study Visa?: Yes
• International application close date: PLEASE ENQUIRE
• Credits: 120
• Level: 7
• Additional Equipment/Fees: Advised before enrolment
• May be eligible for Studylink?: Yes
• May be eligible for Fees Free?: Yes
• Reference: CH3996-STRU

COVID-19 vaccination information

• Placements or workplace assignments are an integral part of this programme.
• You don’t need to supply evidence of your Covid vaccination status to apply for or to study this programme but please be aware that some workplaces may require evidence from you that you are fully vaccinated for Covid before allowing you to complete work at their organisation.
• The number of organisations at which your placement or workplace assignment can be completed may be impacted, depending on your vaccination status.

Credit Recognition

• If you have prior relevant experience or previous related study credits, you may be eligible for credit recognition towards this qualification.