Minor content
In this 2nd event management minor, you will organize a real world event. There are several possible events you can bid for different real world events that take place during the module period. These may include an international conference, exhibition or incentive, or a community event. You may also have the option to come up with your own event. With a group of 4 students you need to convince an expert panel that your group will be the best in organising that particular event. From thereon you will be organising the event, dealing with real clients, suppliers, and other stake-holders. You will have weekly meetings to discuss progress and challenges with an experienced events lecturer to make sure your event will be a big success.·
This minor is offered by the study program Leisure & Events Management.
Structure of the minor
Unit 1: Event Management Project (6 EC)
In this unit, student will learn based upon a Real-World event you develop your skills on teambuilding, networking, management and leadership in order to develop, organize and execute an event that meets the requirements of the event industry and satisfies both participants, stakeholders and client.
Unit 2: Event Management Training
In this unit, Student can apply expertise knowledge on project management, strategic event design and self-chosen topics such as branding, networking, safety, or design on the organization of the event.
Unit 3: Event Teamwork (6 EC)
In this unit, student can contribute to the productivity of the team, to fulfilling the quality standards, to the working atmosphere and to reaching the objectives of the event while being able to critically reflect upon your own and others’ actions and their effects on the team’s motivation and performance.