Centre for International Education, UNITEC

Course Details

Bachelor of Communication (Event Management)

Course Description

Want to work in event management? Develop the skills for a communications career in events planning and management, conference management, sponsorship and fundraising, and the hospitality and entertainment industries. Includes work experience. Are you interested in a career in event management? There's a growing need for vibrant, creative and dedicated people who are great organisers, good communicators and have an eye for detail. Throughout the Bachelor of Communication (Event Management) you also develop a broad knowledge base, giving you the flexibility to perform the wide variety of tasks expected of communications graduates. Highlights * An Event Management major that is strongly embedded in a communication degree with an applied, real-world focus. * Work placements in your final year with organisations such as Sanders Events, TAPAC, The Cancer Society and Air New Zealand Fashion Week. * Experienced lecturers and teaching staff from a broad range of communication backgrounds and in current professional practice positions. * Regular presentations from high-profile guest lecturers from across the communications and event management industries. * Part-time study options available.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

* Conference manager * Event communication manager * Event manager * Fundraising manager * Promotions manager * Special event co-ordinator * Sponsorship manager




Bachelor of Communication (Event Management) Centre for International Education, UNITEC