Diploma in Event Management - AUT University

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Event management is a dynamic industry that has experienced huge growth in recent years, leading to a demand for industry relevant and recognised qualifications. This programme benefits from lecturers who are experts and practitioners in the areas of public relations, communications, event production and event design.

Programme Code: AK3620
Level: 6
Points: 120
Duration: One year full time / Maximum four years part time
Venue: City campus
Starting date: 3 March 2008 / 21 July 2008
Application deadline: 16 November 2007 / 30 May 2008

AUT encourages early application.
Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Evidence of business experience and/or higher education in an area related to event management
• Evidence of successful study of English or communication at tertiary or senior secondary level
• A current curriculum vitae, including references, and a statement of the applicant’s experience and aspirations in event management

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for whom English or Māori is not their first language are required to provide proof of an acceptable pass/grade gained in an accepted English language test. 

THE KEY SKILLS YOU WILL ACQUIRE

This diploma programme covers both the theory and operational skills required for successful event management. Practical skills are developed in papers such as event planning, event design, event production and advanced beverage studies. Students also study papers in marketing, public relations, communication and information technology.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Event co-ordinator or assistant for event managers and promoters, public relations consultants, local councils, community groups and non-profit organisation fundraisers.

This diploma also serves as an additional qualification or career change for function co-ordinators, public relations assistants, personal or executive assistants and volunteer workers.

PAPERS

146718 Public Relations Communication
146734 Communicating
215414 Information Technology for Event Management
215403 Advanced Beverage Studies
216620 Event Planning
216622 Event Design
217008 Event Production
487719 Marketing Communications