Event Management

Event managers are needed to generate event ideas and facilitate them professionally. From a global event like the St Patrick's Festival to regional food and sports weekends, corporate events, conferences, public celebrations and festivals, event management has evolved into big business. This growth nationally and internationally has been fuelled by the increase in the number, size and sophistication of events. Ireland has a thriving events sector which hosts exciting and varied events and festivals throughout the year.

In this four-year course, you'll acquire practical and theoretical skills in all aspects of event management. You'll become knowledgeable in areas such as event planning and design, marketing, sponsorship, staging and health and safety. You'll be equipped with the knowledge, understanding and professional management skills you need. As well as event-specific subjects such as Event Industry Studies and Event Planning and Production, you'll also follow a broad business course with subjects such as Management, Marketing, Finance and Law. European languages are increasingly important in the world of work.

Language 

You can choose to study one European language:

• French, German, Irish (post-Leaving Cert level)
• Italian, Spanish (beginner level)

Note: Each language option is dependent on a minimum number of students.

Work Placement

There's a six-month work placement in Year 3

You'll graduate with the knowledge and confidence to work in the events sector. Many graduates have established their own event management companies. Opportunities are also available in consultancy, research and postgraduate education. The range of transferrable skills and competencies that we teach lead to jobs in areas such as

• Event Manager
• Event Planner
• Event Coordinator
• Festival Director
• Visitor and Convention Bureau Manager
• Conference Manager
• Exhibition Organiser
• PR Officer
• Self-Employment/Entrepreneur
• Project Manager
• Venue Manager
• Event Project Manager
• Accounts Executive
• Charity Fundraiser Administrator
• Personal Assistant
• Wedding Coordinator/Planner
• Events Assistant
• Operations Manager
• Market Researcher
• Market Analyst
• Entertainment Manager
• Corporate Event Manager

• Passport
• Grading Scale
• School Transcripts / Date of Completion (Both Original Language & Translated)
• Proof of English Proficiency / Date of Exam
• Up to Date Resume