Course summary

Like managing events and want to develop as a professional? Study this Master’s in International Events Management and get the opportunity to undertake a placement as part of your degree. 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, and to be formally recognised by the Institute of Event Management (IEM) through their Higher Education Course Recognition Programme. These endorsements ensure that our content aligns with current industry expectations and standards. 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. This degree includes the opportunity to enhance your employability - and elevate your career - with a placement year, working full-time for a company. It’s a chance for you to immerse yourself in an industry, apply your knowledge and put theory into practice. It should also help you develop your professional skills and assist you in starting to make industry connections. Graduates with work experience are highly sought after by employers and often secure higher-level positions. What you should know about this course

• Study at our beautiful Greenwich campus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in London and get the opportunity, as part of this degree, to undertake a placement.

• 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 faculty is linked with key industry bodies including AEME, Power of Events, Institute of Hospitality, and is recognised by the Institute of Event Management.

• Gain the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of international event management.