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Event Management | WITTENBORG UNIVERSITY

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Event Management | WITTENBORG UNIVERSITY

Study Course overview

Event management is a growing and dynamic profession, that allows you to mastermind everything from a small business conference to a major music festival.

Event management is a multimillion Euro industry and, in the case of large organizations, often forms part of a company’s marketing strategy. It is foreseen that the increased nature of global business will make the demand for events even higher.

To succeed in the event industry you need good public relations skills to manage your clients and their needs, creativity to come up with novel ideas as well as patience and the ability to keep an eye on the smallest details without losing sight of your bigger goals. Lastly the industry thrives on the shoulders of personal networking and you must have the ability to recognize, utilize it and expand to your advantage.

Starting dates: August 27, 2018 – October 15, 2018 – December 3, 2018, February 11, 2019 – April 1, 2019 – May 20, 2019.

You can apply until: 2-4 weeks before the entry date of choice. In case you do not apply before the deadline, your application will be automatically changed into application for enrollment for the next block, unless you desire otherwise.

Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Programme intensity: Full-time

Program duration: 4 years

Fast track: 3 years

Language: English

Program location: Apeldoorn

Tuition fee per year: €7.500

Study course program outline

With a combination of theoretical and practical modules, the International Business Administration study in Event Management, will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to professionally manage events in a variety of sectors.

The syllabus is informed by the idea that event managers have a range of creative and technical responsibilities that often shift with every project and the fact they are in charge of research, planning as well as overseeing execution, often in minute detail.

The IBA in Event Management will take either three or four years to complete, depending on your academic progress and drive. The compulsory work placement module offers you a great opportunity to gain first-hand experience in this field, which will improve your employment prospects following graduation.

Core modules include: - Event Operations and Project Planning - Event Marketing and Communication - Market Research in International Events - Media Technology (Events Management) - Corporate Entrepreneurship - Final Project

Bachelor’s students are offered 12 industry-related applied research project weeks, dealing with real-life cases. These challenges students through real life-, real time projects, that are organized by the University in cooperation with various companies and organizations, both locally, nationally and sometimes internationally. Students are divided into project groups and are given an assignment that has to be completed in a short period of time, usually one or two weeks.

Students will be expected to fulfill a work experience position in which they will discover and learn about the business administration in these industries. The duration of the internship can range from 3 to 6 months, depending on the type of internship and the expectations of the student and potential employer.

Duration: 4 years

The IBA Event Management will take either three or four years to complete, depending on your academic progress and drive.

Direct Entry to Final Year

Students with successful study experience equivalent to 160 European Credits in a related business or economic field are able to enter directly into the Final year programme (80 credits). The examination and graduation board will decide on entry based on credit transcripts and qualifications presented.

Language & academic admission requirements

All courses and examinations will be in English, so you need a good command of spoken and written English.

As an international applicant, you will also be required to demonstrate sufficient results of one of these tests:

Cambridge Lower (FCE) Grade B (173-175)

Cambridge Lower (FCE) Grade C (169-172)

IELTS test minimum overall band score of 6.0

TOEFL test (minimum score of 80 internet-based, and minimum subscore of 290 for speaking & Writing)

Greek high school diploma (Apolytirio Genikou Lykeio), with a general grade of at least 10, preferably with economics/mathematics.

Application deadline

Starting dates: August 27, 2018 – October 15, 2018 – December 3, 2018, February 11, 2019 – April 1, 2019 – May 20, 2019.

You can apply until 2-4 weeks before the entry date of choice. In case you do not apply before the deadline, your application will be automatically changed into application for enrollment for the next block, unless you desire otherwise.

Housing

As a EU student, you encouraged to find their own accommodation, you can however opt for Wittenborg’s own accommodation, if available.

Wittenborg offers accommodation in a number of different places, all close to the university: A. Shared apartments: 3-5 students share an apartment or house. B. Campus accommodation: students have their own room within a campus complex, and share kitchen and bathroom facilities.

Currently, students may stay a maximum of one calendar year at any of the accommodation(s) provided by Wittenborg, to assure rooms are made available for newly arriving students. Wittenborg is working hard to increase its own campus accommodation!

Career opportunities

There are a large number of opportunities for graduates, looking to build a career in event management.

Some examples are: Marketing and Event Manager, Exhibition Coordinator, Facility and Venue Manager, Event Administrator, Conference manager, Banqueting Manager, Producer in an event organization, Wedding planner, Public relations manager.

Further studies

The IBA programme is accredited by NVAO & by FIBAA. These degrees give direct entry into the Master of Science programmes.