Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Event Management

Sustainable Event Management is a rapidly growing field within the services sector not only for its recreational qualities, but also for its power of communication. The great strength of this business sector is that a well organised event is capable of satisfying guests and participants on multiple levels – an event is not only a diversion for its participants but a tool capable of unifying large bodies of people around a specific happening, and at its best around a specific idea.
 

The Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Event Management has been specifically designed to empower students to engage critically and understand the integrated nature of the modern event industry. This is done with a strong focus on the practical implementation aspects of events and a holistic approach to sustainability implications throughout the integrated event management process.

Next Starting Date

* 23rd April 2012

* 24th September 2012

Course Content
List of Taught Modules
1) Major Event Management
2) Sustainable Project Development
3) Marketing Communication for Special Events
4) Strategic Event Planning and Project Design
5) Creative Thinking
Project
6) Applied analytical case study integrating practical knowledge from all modules.

Course Duration: One Academic Term

Mode of Delivery: Each module consists of 100 hours of learning; 30 hours are spent in lectures/seminars and the rest are spent in directed learning activities, final assessment preparation, and self-study.

Language of Instruction: English

Level of Instruction: Postgraduate

Course Assessment: Group Project 40%, and Final Exam 60%.
(Students must possess an 80% attendance rate to take the final exam and receive the ESE Certificate).

Programme Fees
Application Fee: £50
Registration Fee: £500
Tuition Fee: £6,300

Entry Requirements:
• Application form, completed correctly (click here to apply online)
• A good first degree in a relevant subject or an equivalent level professional qualification (second class honours or GPA 3.0 and above)*
• Resume / CV + personal statement
• Two letters of recommendation
• IELTS/ TOEFL** score
• Three photographs (passport size)
• Photocopy of passport/ID
• Application fee (£50) to be paid online (www.eselondon.ac.uk/apply.html) addressed to the European School of Economics***

NB: All non-English documents must be officially translated.

* Candidates who do not hold the required qualification but who are able to demonstrate relevant work experience in a managerial position or above for a minimum of 3 years will also be considered.

** Candidates who have completed their first degree or studied in the English language for at least 2 years are not required to submit this test. The committee discourages any candidate with a TOEFL score lower than 577
(paper-based), 90 (internet-based) or IELTS score lower than 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each skill) from applying as the language of instruction is English.

The European School of Economics ETS (for the TOEFL) code numbers are: ESE London: 5977; ESE New
York: 5978; ESE Rome: 1610; ESE Milan: 5974; ESE Florence: 5976; ESE Madrid: 8833

*** ESE application fees are non-refundable and must be paid (online or money order) to the European School of Economics prior to the processing of your application. Fee payment must accompany a completed application. Applications arriving without appropriate fees will not be considered.

To apply online: www.eselondon.ac.uk/apply.html

Maximum Number of Attendees: 30
(In order to provide a unique learning experience with a ratio between Professor to students, no more than 30 students will be admitted into this programme)

Internship Programme: Upon successful completion of the Certificate students may complete an optional 3-month internship. Students will undergo an assessment with the ESE Internship Officer, so as to determine their eligibility for an internship placement. The internship office will assist eligible students in obtaining an internship fitting their profile and career objectives.

Professional Opportunities: The aim of the Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Event Management is to prepare its participants to outperform the competition by equipping them with a dynamic balance of solid academic knowledge and essential practical skills in order to meet the demands of this young, diverse and rapidly developing industry. These foundations will allow graduates to engage in the conceptual inception, thorough on-site execution and critical evaluation of a wide variety of events preparing participants to work in the areas of promotion, fundraising and communications in a variety of public, private and non-profit sectors.

Credits & Recognition: Upon completion of the full course, students will receive 60 UK Credits and a Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Event Management awarded by the University of Buckingham.

Application Process: To apply for the course, candidates are required to fill out an online application form and submit a non-refundable application with a fee of £50.00. The Certificate online application is available at http://apply.eselondon.ac.uk/ca