Event Management
This two year part-time honours degree programme follows on from the level 7 Event Management programme, providing learners with an in-depth knowledge of the Event industry, enhancing superb employment opportunities. You will learn how to critically analyse and solve business problems, make decisions and generate long term business solutions.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Dundalk Institute of Technology | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
2 years.
Course Delivery
This programme is a mix of classroom-based lectures, lab classes and on-line delivery.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Applicants should hold a level 7 qualification in Event management with a GPA OF 50% or above. Applicants who do not hold a level 7 qualification but have significant work experience can be assessed through the Institute’s Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) process.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
The programme is designed to enable graduates gain employment in challenging positions within the events industry. Graduates can expect to find employment in management positions with a range of event providers.
Those who successfully complete the programme will be highly employable in the following areas:
Event Management Companies
Destination Management Companies
Destination Marketing
Event Production Organisations
Convention Centres
Hotel Events Departments
Further information
Registration for a part-time course at DkIT could not be easier.
Just click on dkit.ie/parttime or dkit.ie/postgraduate to search for your course and follow the ‘How To Apply’ instructions on the course page.
Please note that early registration is advisable as the number of places on many courses are limited. Applications will be dealt with in order of receipt of completed application and appropriate fee. Applicants must notify the Lifelong Learning Centre in writing in the event of your withdrawal from any course for any reason.
If you have any questions about registering for a course, contact our Lifelong Learning Team on parttime@dkit.ie or call us on +353 (0)42 9370290
Tax Relief / Other Funders
Tax relief at the standard rate of tax (20%) is available for certain tuition fees on courses which lead to third-level awards.
For further information visit revenue.ie to receive a copy of form IT31. This applies only to students who are funding their studies from their own income. Always retain your receipt of payment from DkIT for tax purposes.
In certain circumstances students may receive financial aid in paying their fees from County Enterprise Boards, Leader Partnerships, Department of Social Protection and other organisations.
Apply online Visit www.dkit.ie/partime for information on how to enrol online for this course or see Application weblink below.
Please note that early registration is advisable as the number of places on many courses is limited. Applications will be dealt with in order of receipt of completed application and appropriate fee.
The programme consists of modules with an emphasis on strategic management in areas of:
HRM
Business Management
Finance
Marketing
All of which are brought together in a final research paper.
Semester 1
Financial Management
International Conference and Event Management
Semester 2
Responsible Tourism
Digital Marketing Management
Research Paper
Semester 3
Strategic Management
Leadership and Innovation
Destination Marketing
Semester 4
Strategic HRM
Research Paper
Business Management Simulation
Dr Kevin Burns
Email: kevin.burns@dkit.ie