Graduate Diploma in Event Management

Business & Management

A course by

SIT

The Graduate Diploma in Event Management prepares students to critically evaluate and apply management information and skills in diverse event environments, with strong emphasis on project management, marketing, financial control, and the development of key interpersonal and business skills relevant to event leadership roles.

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NZQA Level 7 Certification (120 Credits)

Study Level

Advanced

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Online study

Flexible online learning from anywhere

SIT2LRN Distance Learning, Online

It will take a total of 1 year

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Project Management Skills

Understand and apply project management principles, develop project time-line plans, estimate and schedule resources and costs, and use project management software.

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Event Concept and Analysis

Analyse events, develop event concepts, plan and implement marketing and management, and critically evaluate event success.

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Financial Management for Events

Assess the financial management process, develop income and expenditure budgets, assess feasibility, and create financially viable event plans.

What You're Signing Up For

This programme combines theoretical and practical learning to develop advanced knowledge and applied skills for work in the event management sector. Key areas include project planning, event design, marketing and promotion, financial management, risk and quality, research or applied practice via internship, and professional soft skills. Graduates will be able to manage events of all scales—from concept to execution—including exhibitions, festivals, local government and sporting events, and more. The programme is delivered via distance learning and offers both full-time and part-time study paths, with high importance placed on communication, presentation, and problem-solving abilities.

Course Content

  • Fundamentals of Project Management
  • Advanced Event Management
  • Event Planning: Finance and Budgeting
  • Event Planning: Marketing and Promotion
  • Research Methodologies for Management
  • Management Research Project or Internship
  • Risk Management and Quality or Digital Marketing: Strategy and Analysis

What you need to know first

Undergraduate degree in any discipline OR mature student (at least 20 years) with at least 3 years relevant work experience (must provide CV).

English language competency as per SIT requirements for graduate qualifications.

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Event Management

  • Business

  • Marketing

  • Project Management

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Event Coordinator

  • Event Manager

  • Project Manager (Events)

  • Venue Manager

  • Festival Manager

  • Marketing and Promotion roles

  • Conference Manager