International Events Management (MA)

Do you like managing events and want to develop as a professional? Study our Master’s in International Events Management in the heart of London.
The events industry is dynamic and rapidly growing global industry that requires both commercial and creative expertise. Increasingly, organisations are investing in live events to create memorable experiences for customers, motivate employees, and to develop impactful brand marketing. As the industry evolves, the importance of sustainability, responsible and ethical event management, and cultivating future event leaders cannot be overstated. If you aspire to enhance your management potential within the events sector while improving your transferable skills, this MA International Events Management is the ideal course for you.

In this programme you'll learn how to plan and deliver events with a strong emphasis on sustainable and critical practices. You'll gain an appreciation for the broader environmental, cultural, and political contexts in which events take place, positioning you to make informed and responsible decisions. Our modules also focus on innovation, technology, marketing, financial management, entrepreneurship and leadership, all of which are crucial for developing your skillset as a forward-thinking events professional.

We are proud to be the inaugural programme to be endorsed by the Association of Event Venues, which ensures our programme content reflects current trends and requirements of the events industry. Located in the heart of London, this programme includes a live event module, site visits, work experience, internship and placement opportunities to support students in putting theory into practice and gaining important professional development opportunities to enhance their CV and career opportunities. You’ll study at our stunning riverside campus.

What you should know about this course

• Study at the Greenwich campus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in London.
• Graduates have gone on to work for event agencies, corporations, government organisations, and international sports federations.
• This specialised degree positions you for success in a variety of international event management roles.
• Our staff team has much industry experience and the faculty is a member institution of the Association of Event Management Educators, Power of Events and Institute of Hospitality.
• Gain the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of international event management.

What you will study
Year 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Marketing for Event Professionals (15 credits)
• Delivering a Sustainable Event Experience (15 credits)
• Critical Perspectives on International Events Management (15 credits)
• Event Design and Production (15 credits)
• International Events Management: Principles and Practices (15 credits)
• Innovative Technologies for Event Competitiveness (15 credits)
• Strategic Financial Management for Events (15 credits)
• Events Scholarship and Methods of Inquiry (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.

• Responsible Entrepreneurship for Events (15 credits)
• Leadership in Events Businesses (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 45 credits from this list of options.

• Internship and Consultancy Project (45 credits)
• Events Dissertation (45 credits)

Part time
Year 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Marketing for Event Professionals (15 credits)
• International Events Management: Principles and Practices (15 credits)
• Innovative Technologies for Event Competitiveness (15 credits)
• Strategic Financial Management for Events (15 credits)
• Events Scholarship and Methods of Inquiry (15 credits)

Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Delivering a Sustainable Event Experience (15 credits)
• Critical Perspectives on International Events Management (15 credits)
• Event Design and Production (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.

• Responsible Entrepreneurship for Events (15 credits)
• Leadership in Events Businesses (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 45 credits from this list of options.

• Internship and Consultancy Project (45 credits)
• Events Dissertation (45 credits)

Careers and placements
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

• Graduates pursue opportunities in senior positions in a wide variety of roles connected with events and events management. This may include events management companies, PR firms, local authorities, performing arts