BA (Hons) in Event Management
Four great reasons to consider this course
- Build on the knowledge and skills achieved at level 7.
- Enhance employment opportunities at management level in the events industry.
- Develop critical thinking and strategic management skills important for decision making and problem solving in the events industry.
- Opportunities to progress to study at Masters level.
Course Summary
This one year add-on Honours Degree follows on from the Level 7 Event Management programme to give students an in-depth knowledge of the Event and Hospitality industry and generate superb employment opportunities. You will learn how to critically analyse and solve business problems, make decisions and generate long term business solutions.
This one year add-on Honours Degree follows on from the Degree in Event Management to give students an in-depth knowledge of the Event and Hospitality industry and generate superb employment opportunities. You will learn how to critically analyse and solve business problems, make decisions and generate long term business solutions.
YEAR 1 - Semester 1:
( Mandatory)
- International Conference and Event Management
- Financial Management
- Leadership and Innovation
- Strategic Management for Hospitality and Events
- Research Paper
Elective modules include:
YEAR 1 - Semester 2:
(Mandatory)
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Business Management Simulation
- Integrated Marketing Communications
- Research Paper
Elective modules include:
This course is designed to enable graduates to gain employment in challenging positions within the Events industry with varying degrees of responsibility. Graduates can expect to find employment in management positions with the world’s finest Event providers.
Those who successfully complete the course will be highly employable within the following sectors:
- Event Management Companies
- Destination Management Companies
- Destination Marketing Organisations
- Event Production Organisations
- Convention Centres
- Hotel Events Department
Graduates of the course may also go on to further studies at level 9 either in DkIT or elsewhere. While a level 9 option is not available within the department, graduates of the BA(Hons) in Events Management can apply for a place the MBS in Entrepreneurship & Marketing in the School of Business and Humanities.
Please find information on fees and funding here: www.dkit.ie/fees
Applicants to this programme should have successfully completed the Bachelor of Arts in Event Management or equivalent, with an overall pass and a minimum overall average of 50% achieved in one sitting.
Brianáin Erraught (Head of Department of Hospitality Studies)
Phone: +353 42 9370256
Email: brianain.erraught@dkit.ie
Lorraine Dunne (Programme Director)
Phone: +353 42 9370558
Email: lorraine.dunne@dkit.ie
Extra Things to Note:There is an additional charge on this course to cover the cost of uniforms/books/equipment and class materials.
| Course ID | DKA50 |
| Course Type | Add On |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Level | 8 |
| Duration | 1 Year |
| Starting Date | September |
| School | School of Business & Humanities |
| Department | Hospitality Studies |
| Awarding Body | Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| Delivery Method | On Campus |
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.
International Application (non-EU)
International Applicants (not from or living in the EU) can apply through an agent or directly to DkIT to study this course.
