Program Overview

MSc International Events Management

Overview

The MSc International Events Management course is designed to provide students with the professional skills needed to succeed in international events management. The course covers a broad range of event delivery strategies and provides students with first-hand experience in planning, managing, and evaluating events.

Course Information

The course is taught by lecturers with extensive experience in areas such as sports events, conference management, and exhibitions. The course is triple accredited by EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA, placing it among the best business schools in the world. The course includes live experiential activities and client-based consultancy projects, which give students the opportunity to network with industry professionals.

Features and Benefits

• Industry experts: The course is taught by lecturers with extensive experience in areas such as sports events, conference management, and exhibitions.
• Triple accredited: The Business School holds the globally recognised trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA, placing it among the best business schools in the world.
• Latest insights: High-profile industry consultants and ambassadors ensure that the course reflects the current needs of the industry.
• Rise Programme: All students are eligible to take part in co-curricular activities with Rise, which might include volunteering, project work, and certifications.
• Industry connections: The course provides opportunities for students to make the most of well-established industry links and the thriving events scene across Manchester.
• Placements: Students can take advantage of over 200+ volunteering opportunities, plus the option to apply for internships with international events organisations.

Entry Requirements

• A UK honours degree – at least a 2:2 – or the international equivalent, in any subject.
• International students please see mmu.ac.uk/international for English Language Requirements.
• IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification.

Fees and Funding

• UK and Channel Island students: Full-time fee: £11,500 per year.
• EU and non-EU international students: Full-time fee: £22,500 per year.
• Self-funding international students: May be eligible for the International Scholarship worth £5,000 off the tuition fees.
• Additional costs: Optional estimate for a one-day conference: £20, and an internship year fee estimated at £1,850.

Careers Support and Prospects

• 93.7% of UK-domiciled, full-time, postgraduate taught graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
• The course provides opportunities for students to explore a wide range of event management roles, including conference and exhibition management, charity and fundraising, corporate event management, international wedding event planning, and specialist events agencies.

Study and Assessment

• Full-time: 20% lectures, seminars or similar; 0% placement; 80% independent study.
• Assessment: 100% coursework; 0% practical; 0% examination.
• Ten credits equate to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars, and practical sessions, and independent study.

Placements

• The optional one-year internship takes place over 36-48 weeks.
• The Placement Office advertises a variety of opportunities, supports and advises on the application and recruitment process, and continues to support students whilst they are away from the University.
• An additional fee applies to this internship.

Taught by Experts

• The course is part of the Department of Operations, Technology, Events, and Hospitality Management at Manchester Met.
• The department has committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field.
• External professionals are often linked up with the course, helping to enhance student learning and build valuable connections to the working world.

Year 1

• Core modules:
  • Critical Event Studies
  • Creative Event Design and Production
  • Global Issues in Events
  • Event Management in Practice
  • Event Sponsorship and Marketing
  • International Strategic Event Management
  • Research Project: Research Design for Events
  • Research Project: Event Reporting and Analysis
• Option modules:
  • Responsible Event Management

Accreditations, Awards, and Endorsements

• The Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
• The Business School holds the EQUIS accreditation – a leading international system of quality assessment, improvement, and accreditation of higher education institutions in management and business administration.
• The Business School has many well-established international collaborative partnerships, which enrich the student experience.