The only Diploma programme designed to give you an edge over others vying for jobs in the Hospitality, Tourism and Travel Industries. This is a fast-track option in acquiring an internationally recognized diploma. You can earn maximum credit transfers on advanced standing to pursue a degree at universities locally, in the United Kingdom, Australia, Europe or the United States.

At the end of this Diploma in Event Management program, students should be able to:

1.Apply relevant knowledge and skills in the area of specialization and explain the current development of the local and international event industry

2.Communicate ideas and information effectively and perform personal characteristics required to solve problems relevant to event management and critically assess relevant aspects of the industry

3.Display supervisory and entrepreneurship qualities ethically to creating new innovative and creative ideas.

4.Demonstrate supervisory attributes, teamwork, interpersonal and social skills

5.Demonstrate creativity and innovation in operational issues

SUBJECTS

• Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Industry
• Computer Application
• Introduction to Event Management
• Preparatory English
• Introduction to Management
• Principles of Customer Services
• Principles of Hospitality Accounting
• Mainstream English I
• Cultural Tourism, Festival and Events
• MICE Management
• Event Marketing
• The Travel, Tourism Industry and Travel Professional
• Mainstream English II
• Tourism Geography
• Event Support Services
• Business Communication
• Business Ethics
• Event Sponsorship and Fundraising
• Event Risk Management
• Event Design and Production
• Public Relation in Event
• Event Project Management
• Customer Relationship Management
• Industrial Training

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

3 Credits for SPM or its equivalent

CAREER PATH

• Event Designer
• Event Producer
• Event Planner
• Marketing & Event Coordinator
• Event Operations Manager
• Conferences, Meetings & Conventions Organizer
• Entertainment Coordinator
• Technical Director
• Production Manager
• Festival Site Manager
• Associate Director
• Exhibitions & Events Manager