Professional Diploma in Event Management
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Posted on 28-03-2023 11:01 AM
"event management as a profession is fast gaining global recognition. The spectacular rise of this profession and academic subject reflects a fundamental need within societies for the professional management of events in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. "(professor donald getz, 2010)
this 3-year degree programme builds the fundamental knowledge and skills of students for a career in the events industry, by mixing event modules such as event risk management, event project management, event production & design, event fundraising & sponsorship and event operations management, with a solid foundation of business focussed modules in areas of
marketing
, financial management and entrepreneurship.
From booking venues to dealing with last minute crisis, event management is a varied, dynamic and exciting career, and many thrive on the responsibility involved in taking an event or project from conception through to reality. If you enjoy organising and planning, have a keen eye for detail, like promotions and dealing with others, and handle responsibility well, then perhaps it’s time to look at a career in event management or event planning. From wedding planning to organising international conferences and sporting events, there is a world of opportunity waiting for you, and gaining a well recognised diploma in the area will not only equip you with the tricks of the trade, but will significantly enhance your employability in the industry.
The events industry is high energy and fast paced so you will need a lot of stamina, and the ability to make key decisions in pressurised situations. Practical skills you will need include: a good knowledge of technology strong commercial awareness communication skills delegation skills. Creativity is important as clients will also be looking to you for innovative ways of staging events. Being able to network is also a vital skill in the events industry both in developing new business and in helping you locate new job opportunities. While many events professionals will emphasise the value of practical experience and a natural flair for the industry, a qualification will also have added greatly to your ability to work in this area.
Organising an event is hard work. So why not let the team at hijack shoulder the burden? we’ll take care of every aspect of your event, leaving you to focus on your core business. We pride ourselves on offering our clients a complete event management service, taking responsibility for every last detail of the event. With our proven track record, you can trust hijack to organise a successful occasion that delivers the “wow!” factor. At hijack, we know event management inside out, and make it our business to keep up with all the latest industry developments. We are proud to have led the way with many industry innovations in ireland, such as our amazing led dancers, and our state of the art led walls and audio visual facilities.
Event Manager Salary in Ireland
– work as a cultural event manager in a variety of arts organisation or in the festival sector.
– work with an event management company providing services to a wide range of clients. – be a freelance manager/cultural entrepreneur or a specialist manager within the cultural industries (e. G. Music promoter). – continue your studies to masters and/or phd level in ireland or abroad.
The management of arts and cultural events is a growth industry in ireland and cultural event producers seek graduates with arts event management skills for their year-round teams. This course will develop your marketing and entrepreneurial skills essential to forge a career as a manager of arts events at community, national and international levels. By studying the arts and creative industries from a cultural perspective, this course will help you to advance to higher education opportunities or gain employment in this thriving sector. You will gain hands on experience in designing, planning, promoting and producing visual arts events and performing arts events as part of our hugely successful performing arts department.