Program Overview

Introduction to the Certificate Program

The Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz offers a certificate program in Event Management in Science and Research. This program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, organize, and execute scientific events.

Overview

• Credits: 10 LP
• Duration: 2 semesters
• Start of studies: every semester
• Responsible institution: Studium generale
• Responsible examination board: Further information

Target Group

• Students of all disciplines
• Exchange students
• Students enrolled in MAST3R study programs can have the certificate recognized as part of their studies

Qualification Goals/Competencies

After completing the study program, students will possess:

• Knowledge of relevant formats for university events in science and research, as well as their target groups
• Basic knowledge in project management and science communication
• The ability to:
  • Collaboratively develop a theme for an event in an international team
  • Plan and organize a university event independently
  • Conceive and implement suitable event marketing
  • Choose and implement a suitable format for event documentation and/or publication
  • Reflect on challenges that arise during event planning and implementation, and find and formulate solution approaches
• Practical experience in oral and written project communication in English/Academic English
• Practical experience with various tasks in the context of a scientific event

Structure of the Certificate

In addition to theoretical introductions to various event and publication formats, as well as the basics of project management, participants plan their own event and work through all the steps necessary for its implementation, from the initial idea to the final follow-up.

Planung and Durchführung (5 LP)

• Project seminar: Planning and organization of a scientific event
  • When: Winter semester 25/26, Thursdays, 10:15-11:45 am
  • Info: Event page
• Practical project: Implementation of the event
  • When: Winter semester 25/26, dates to follow
  • Info: Event page

Nachbereitung and Dokumentation (5 LP)

• Project seminar: Event documentation and follow-up
  • When: Winter semester 25/26, dates to follow
  • Info: Event page

Application and Admission

The certificate can be started in the winter and summer semesters. The application is possible within the following deadlines:

• Winter semester: May 16th to September 1st
• Summer semester: November 18th to March 1st Application is also possible during the application phase for a regular study program at JGU. The prerequisite for participation is enrollment by the start of the semester.

Study Office and Contact Person

The certificate is administered by the Studium generale at JGU. Dr. Andreas Hütig is available to answer any content-related questions about the certificate program "Event Management in Science and Research".

Study Program Documents

• General examination regulations for study programs with a certificate
• Certificate-specific examination regulations