MSc International Events Management
Sheffield Hallam University
Key Information
Campus location
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
12 - 15 Months
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 17,205 *
Application deadline
31 May 2024
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* Home: £9,910 or £11,410 (with work experience) for the course International/EU: £16,385 or £17,885 (with work experience) for the course
Introduction
Learn how to manage a vibrant range of international events, from cultural and sporting occasions to conferences, exhibitions and festivals.
- Study international events and learn how to plan, manage and evaluate them.
- Understand the various ways cultural, sporting and personal events are managed.
- Learn how to make strategic decisions that involve multiple business areas at once.
- Solve complex problems through innovative, analytical and critical thinking.
The course focuses on the strategic role events play in modern society, and how they contribute to organisational and community objectives. You’ll gain the latest event strategy knowledge, based on the research of our diverse academic research team.
Curriculum
You learn through
- experiential workshops
- seminars
- tutorials
- site visits
This course is delivered face-to-face over three semesters - teaching is scheduled based on the length of your course and the academic calendar.
Applied learning
Work placements
You’ll choose an optional module and complete a work-based learning module that focuses on the event sector of your interest. You’ll be supported by our teaching team, who have a variety of professional backgrounds.
The placement option (September starts only) offers you an additional opportunity to develop your practical skills, either in the UK or abroad. We run employability workshops to help you gain a placement and we have a dedicated placement team to support you. You’ll have access to placement opportunities at organisations such as the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Martins Food Ltd, Gleneagles Hotel and Resort, Wanlin Dance School and the World Duty Free Group.
Live projects
Every year there are around 300 large events to get involved in across Yorkshire – sports, cultural, festivals, arts and more. We’ve established a solid relationship with their organisers, so you’ll have the chance to work, volunteer or look behind the scenes at most of these events.
Our students have been involved in events such as the Grand Depart for the Tour De France, the Children's Media Conference, Sheffield Doc/Fest and Sheffield's Chinese New Year celebrations.
Networking opportunities
We maintain strong links with the event community. We’re also the founders of the Events Hub – an informal and friendly community where practitioners can come together to share experiences and ideas, and to learn from others.
Career Opportunities
This course prepares you for a career in
- global hotel groups
- event venues
- government organisations
- international associations
- conference and event departments and organisers
- international leisure resorts
- agencies specialising in events and conference business analysis
You may also be able to progress to PhD study.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
We are offering competitive scholarships, discounts and awards for international fee paying students.
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English Language Requirements
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