Graduate Diploma in Event Management
Business & Management
A course by
SIT
The Graduate Diploma in Event Management prepares students to critically evaluate and apply management information and skills in diverse event environments, with strong emphasis on project management, marketing, financial control, and the development of key interpersonal and business skills relevant to event leadership roles.
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NZQA Level 7 Certification (120 Credits)
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STUDY FREE
$ENQUIRE
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
Free study? Yep, it’s possible. Find out if you qualify.
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 7 Certification (120 Credits)
Advanced
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10
Core skills this course teaches
Project Management Skills
Understand and apply project management principles, develop project time-line plans, estimate and schedule resources and costs, and use project management software.
Event Concept and Analysis
Analyse events, develop event concepts, plan and implement marketing and management, and critically evaluate event success.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme combines theoretical and practical learning to develop advanced knowledge and applied skills for work in the event management sector. Key areas include project planning, event design, marketing and promotion, financial management, risk and quality, research or applied practice via internship, and professional soft skills. Graduates will be able to manage events of all scales—from concept to execution—including exhibitions, festivals, local government and sporting events, and more. The programme is delivered via distance learning and offers both full-time and part-time study paths, with high importance placed on communication, presentation, and problem-solving abilities.
Course Content
- Fundamentals of Project Management
- Advanced Event Management
- Event Planning: Finance and Budgeting
- Event Planning: Marketing and Promotion
- Research Methodologies for Management
- Management Research Project or Internship
- Risk Management and Quality or Digital Marketing: Strategy and Analysis
What you need to know first
Undergraduate degree in any discipline OR mature student (at least 20 years) with at least 3 years relevant work experience (must provide CV).
Find these employment opportunities
Event CoordinatorEvent ManagerProject Manager (Events)Venue ManagerFestival ManagerMarketing and Promotion rolesConference Manager
