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BA (Hons) in Event Management

Course Duration
1 Year
Course Level
Level 8
Course Places
40 Places
Course Start Date
September

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.

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.

Disclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).