BSc (Events Management)

Events Management is a challenging and ever-evolving field, made no less straightforward by recent global health concerns, and the universally increasing need for collaboration between partners, whether at the industry or national levels. 

While most have the impression that Events centers around business-related matters, i.e. the MICE industry, there are also a great deal of events that deal with community outreach, publicity, or international efforts and the like. Furthermore, one must also consider that in Events Management, other work occurs in the background, often unnoticed from the front-end – skills such as marketing, communication, presentation proficiency, as well as logistics and financial planning all come into play.

The Events Management programme is a partnership between the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), Singapore Polytechnic (SP), Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, and Singapore Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (SACEOS). The Events Management Programme aims to equip students with a diverse set of skills for effective management in the events industry. Students will be kept up to date with current industry practices, thanks to close involvement from our partners, and will also look into emerging trends for events, the use of technology, and other unique features that will distinguish their projects – this is in addition to the conventional management of events, which will also include an in-depth study of risk management, venue and space management, the running of logistics, as well as the importance of creativity, ideation and conceptualization of an event. As such, the programme involves both the technical expertise required for the industry, but also recognizes the creative component necessary to make any event groundbreaking.

Events managers play a dynamic role, constantly adapting to changes not only in the execution stages, but also in response to global demand, community and international conditions, as well as evolving expectations. As such, all students are strongly encouraged to take on an industry project as part of their electives in the programme, so as to better position themselves for a volatile, uncertain, chaotic, and ambiguous world in the near future.

Our Edge

• Preparation for career resilience in events management industries
• Partnership with professional bodies in the events industry to ensure practical relevance to curriculum
• Experienced and senior practitioners from industry as instructors
• Versatile and portable skillsets that will hold value in other roles and industries

Programme Structure
To graduate with a basic degree, students are required to complete 130 credit units (cu), which include:

• 20 cu of SUSS Core courses
• 60 cu of Major Compulsory courses
• 20 cu of Major Elective courses
• 30 cu of Free Electives or Minor

Module Types

Suss core compulsory

• NCO101 Living with Community
• NCO201 Learn to Learn, Learn for Life

Suss Core Electives (engagement)

• SST101 Principles of Project Management
• SST388 STEM Interdisciplinary Project

Suss Core Electives (people)

• NCO111 Work and Learning in a Changing World
• NCO112 Peak Performance
• NCO113 Teamwork in the Modern Workplace
• NCO205 User-Centred Design: Human Factors and Design Thinking

Compulsory

• EMT101 Events Planning and Management
• EMT103 Venue and Space Management for Events
• EMT105 Financial and Risk Management for Events
• EMT201 Business Events
• EMT307 Logistics and Site Operations
• EMT309 Hospitality and Tourism Management
• EMT313 Trends and Technologies for Event Management
• EMT315 Event Ideation and Conceptualisation
• EMT401 Special and Mega Events
• EMT407 Leisure and Attractions Management
• FMT213 Security Management for the Built Environment
• MKT202 Marketing Management

Elective

• BUS354 Customer Relationship Management
• EMT223 Venue Management in Performing Arts Spaces
• EMT388 Industry Project in Event Management
• EMT409 F&B Management
• MTD301 Audio and Video Production Techniques

Free Elective

• GSP100 General/Free Electives

Whom is this for?

• This programme is for aspiring events managers, or those who are keen to pursue a career in events management industries.

Career Prospects

• Graduates with a degree in events management will be well equipped to pursue successful careers in Events Management industries, as well as the versatile skillset of conducting of events in their respective roles.