Leisure & Events Management (AD)
Are you a born organiser, do you like working with people, and do you have a flexible attitude? Then read on.
- Full-time
Is it your dream to work in the leisure industry or are you looking towards the next step in your career? Getting an associate degree in Leisure & Events Management is the perfect choice for you.
- You will study at the number one Leisure & Events Management AD programme in the Netherlands, as listed in the Dutch Higher Education Guide 2022.
- On completing this course, you are eligible to join the third year of the bachelor programme without delay.
- Practical education: we have close relations with the industry through projects. You will start your own business with other students, organise events for actual clients, or develop concepts.
- A great preparation to be off to a flying start in the events industry.
What’s in store for you?
The main focus of the Leisure & Events Management course is on how to create meaningful and memorable experiences for individuals, organisations and communities in a sustainable way. You will quickly learn to look beyond the allure of the industry and will truly learn to understand the business and organisational aspects involved. During the two years, you will acquire a solid grounding in marketing, business economics, new media, project management, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and communications. The focus is on events, but you will also gain practical first-hand experience in different leisure sectors like sports, arts and culture, leisure, tourism, and media.
Practical experience
You will work on assignments from real companies in the leisure industry. You often do this in small groups with guidance from lecturers with relevant practical experience. The programme also offers exciting fieldtrips and guestlectures.
You will conclude your studies with a research project focusing on the leisure sector, including topics such as sustainability, the future of leisure and innovation. In addition, you will do an internship for one day per week at a leisure company.
Make a difference
The Leisure & Events Management programme challenges you to make a difference in the international leisure & events industry from a sustainable perspective. Sustainable because we are prudent with our living environment, with mankind and nature. It is how we create valuable experiences for everybody
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