MSc International Events Management | University of Salford UK

Course duration- 1 Year

Overview of the Course

Whether you are a hospitality industry professional or have a desire to enter the industry as a lateral entry, this course would serve the purpose.

This course in International events management makes you industry ready to take up a managerial role. Here are some of the highlights of the course:

• The programme enables you to work on group projects and business simulations designed to improve your experience and practical events management skills.
• The programme is highly industry-focused and culminates in the Industry Collaboration Project.
• You get an opportunity to solve real industry problems and to provide researched solutions
• You get an opportunity to develop the hospitality skills and knowledge required to be an events manager
• Get an opportunity to learn about key events management strategies
• Group projects and various simulation events help you become industry ready
• The paid internship is provided as an optional semester along with other options

The course is a unique opportunity tailor-made for hospitality industry professionals looking to take the next step towards a career in the hospitality industry, especially in event management.

The course delivery, internship and career

The course is delivered in four blocks of intensive study periods. Every effort is made to ensure each block has enough opportunity for the students to get real-world takeaways.

For each block, you study a single module for a six-week period. All students also need to attend the taught element of the Industry Collaboration Project one afternoon a week during the six-week blocks. The Industry Collaboration Project (ICP) module is a crucial part of the MSc course.

This accounts for the final 60 credits of your degree. There are multiple options to choose from for your ICP. You will have the opportunity to select from the below:

1. Live project
2. Placement
3. Internship (Both paid and unpaid)
4. Dissertation

All participants of the course are allocated a supervisor/mentor to help with the Industry Collaboration Project. Here’s a snapshot of this course at the Salford Business School.

Check the core focus areas for all semesters below:

You will have the opportunity to develop a specific range of relevant skills and gain a detailed understanding of professional management practice to suit your specific career goals.

About Salford Business School

Salford Business School is a part of the University of Salford.

Salford Business School is located at the heart of the University’s Peel Park campus and just minutes from Manchester city centre. Salford Business School aims to be the most business-informed, industry-relevant business school in the UK.

As a student here, you’ll have access to a range of experiences and opportunities, including internships and work placements in the UK or internationally so all students graduate with much more than a degree. There is a choice of individual study areas, communal learning and breakout spaces, and a selection of food outlets throughout campus.

There is much more to the University that you can explore using the website link given in this post in the header block along with information on fees and duration.

Eligibility, admission and more

Normally IELTS 6.5 with no individual element below 5.5, or equivalent recognised Secure English Language Test, (SELT). You must be a graduate and should possess relevant experience/knowledge of the industry.

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