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Graduate Diploma in Event Management Graduate Diploma in Event Management

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Graduate DiplomaFull time - 1 year, part time over 4 years

Annual Fees(indicative 2018)

Programme code

 CH3996

Domestic

$6,200 – $6,900

Starts

 February, October (part time only)

International

$20,090+ $500 text book costs

Credits

 120

Course related costs

Advised before enrolment

Level

 7

Domestic Applications due

 Received all year

International Applications due

 22 January for February start; 23 June for July start

Location

 Christchurch - Madras Street

Content

Our qualification is focused on expanding on your event management talents and turning them into an exciting career

Within our graduate diploma you will study all aspects of successful event management; subjects include project management, event planning and management, event logistics and event marketing and sponsorship. You will also get real world experience through team project work during your study.

Credit recognition

If you have work experience in this area, or a relevant prior qualification, you may be eligible for credit recognition towards this qualification.

Programme structure

To complete this Graduate Diploma you are required to complete a minimum total of 120 credits. Please browse the guide below to view the course options currently available within this qualification.

Core courses
Elective Courses

To be a full time student you need to maintain a workload of 120 credits per year. We recommend you talk with us to ensure you choose electives to benefit your future career.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in any field excluding event management.

Alternative requirements
  • Level 6 or 7 Diploma and relevant work and/or life experience (equivalent to a Bachelor's degree)
    or Evidence of equivalent practical, professional or educational experience eg 3 - 5 years full time work experience (relevant to business studies)
Additional requirements
English requirements

  • If English is not your first language you may also be required to provide evidence of your English language skills. If you have no evidence of your English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, contact us for an assessment.

    • Note: If you have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements you are not required to provide evidence of English Language Skills.

OVERALL IELTS REQUIREMENTS

6.0 ACADEMIC

SPEAKING

6.0

READING

6.0

WRITING

6.0

LISTENING

6.0
Acceptable Alternatives Chart

Next steps

To apply for this programme please:

  • complete an Admission and Enrolment Form or an International Application Form

Alternatively, if you feel you have gained your learning through on the job experience talk to us about recognition or assessment of prior learning .

Application documents

Career opportunities

With this qualification you will be ready to start your career in event management where you can become involved in fundraising, conferences, festivals, community events, arts and tourism events, facility based event management, public relations, sponsorship and marketing.

Study pathways

Complement this qualification with further graduate study such as a Graduate Diploma in Sales and Marketing.

Recommended school subjects

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Computing / ICT
  • Economics