MSc Events Management

Become a leading event professional who can create sustainable and impactful events that connect people from around the world. Learn the theoretical background and practical skills you need to succeed in the fast-paced and ever-changing world of events.

Why study MSc Events Management at BU?

All units you take are designed to instil the principles of sustainable development, preparing you to become a future leader in organising sustainable events that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Receive professional training from research-active and industry-experienced staff and guest speakers in a truly international environment.
Stay ahead in the international events industry by studying critical issues and identifying the latest trends in events. Learn how to bid for international events. Gain sustainable project management skills to enable you to design and organise a live event. Gain strategic managerial knowledge by studying organisational strategy and finance. These are essential subjects for becoming a highly skilled event manager.
To enhance your career, specialise in one of the options such as Crisis & Disaster Management, Conference Tourism (MICE), Entrepreneurship, International Sports Management, or Global Food and Drink.
Grow your professional network and apply taught elements of your degree to real-world situations with an optional 30-week placement
Study a semester abroad at one of our partner institutions, immersing yourself in a new cultural academic experience while enhancing your international employability skills.

Careers

Events range in scope, scale and complexity from mega events to corporate meetings. They cover activities from sport and culture to product launches and fundraising. As an event manager you must have abilities in a wide range of subject areas.

Our graduates now working in organisations all over the world, such as the National Convention and Exhibition Center, Tainjin; Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore; Disneyland Shanghai; Marriott Hotels India; Tencent Bangkok; Mehr Entertainment in Germany; GC Events, Switzerland; Capital Club East Africa Business center, Kenya and American Express UK.

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject, or equivalent or substantial industrial experience at senior management level.