BA (Hons) in Event Management (Part-time Level 8 Add-on)
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SUSI designated course: https://www.susi.ie/funding-for-part-time-undergraduate-courses/
The closing date for applications is Friday 5th September or until all places are taken.
Course Overview
This two-year part-time honours degree programme follows on from the level 7 Event Management programme, providing learners with an in-depth knowledge of the Event industry, enhancing superb employment opportunities. You will learn how to critically analyse and solve business problems, make decisions and generate long term business solutions. The programme consists of modules with an emphasis on strategic management in areas of:
- HRM
- Business Management
- Finance
- Marketing
All of which are brought together in a final research paper.
What makes this course different
Build on the knowledge and skills achieved at Level 7, while studying part-time.
Enhance employment opportunities at management level in the events industry.
Develop the critical thinking and strategic management skills vital for decision making and problem solving in the events industry.
Opportunities to progress to study at Level 9.
Career Opportunities
The programme is designed to enable graduates gain employment in challenging positions within the events industry . Graduates can expect to find employment in management positions with a range of event providers.
Those who successfully complete the programme will be highly employable in the following areas
- Event Management Companies
- Destination Management Companies
- Destination Marketing
- Event Production Organisations
- Convention Centres
- Hotel Events Departments
Course Delivery and Modules
Course runs over 2 years.
Year One classes run on Mondays from 9.00am to 5.00pm and Tuesdays 9.00am to 12.00pm (subject to change).
The programme is delivered through a mix of classroom based lectures, lab classes and online delivery.
Education Progression
Graduates of the programme may progress to further studies at Level 9 either at DkIT or elsewhere.
Fees and Funding
Total course fee: €3,000, €1,500 per annum (payable as follows):
YEAR 1
- Accept Offer Fee: €200 (non-refundable)
- Instalment 1 = €550 is payable by 31st October
- Instalment 2 = €750 is payable by 28th February
YEAR 2
- Instalment 1 = €750 is payable by 31st October
- Instalment 2 = €750 is payable by 28th February
This course is FREE to those in receipt of an eligible DSP payment including:
- Jobseekers Benefit
- Transitional Jobseekers Payment
- Jobseekers Allowance
- One Parent Family
- Disability Allowance
- Qualified Adults of Working Age
- Carers Allowance
- Farm Assist/Fish Assist
- Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's Contributory or Non-contributory Pension
- Blind Pension
- Deserted Wives Allowance
Fees
Entry requirements
Applicants should hold a level 7 qualification in Event Management with a GPA OF 50% or above. Applicants who do not hold a level 7 qualification but have significant work experience can be assessed through the institute RPL process. More about RPL at DkIT
How to apply
Apply Directly to DkIT
Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system. Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.
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