Events Management (Honours)

Overview

• Study all aspects of events management
• Creatively design and deliver different types of events.
• Develop skills in leadership, people and project management.
• Collaborate with venues, entertainment, caterers and authorities. 
• Gain industry accredited qualifications in Licensing (BIIAB) and Health and Safety (IOSH).

On this Events Management (Honours) programme from Sheffield Hallam University , you’ll learn about events design, technology, marketing, operations, safety and successful business management. You’ll design a range of events – from festivals and concerts to fashion shows, brand launches, sports and esports, conferences, exhibitions and luxury weddings. By collaborating with events professionals, you’ll gain valuable skills to help you develop your career.

Future careers

The business event industry is forecast to grow by 43% and be worth £27.6 billion by 2026 (BVEP, 2021).

Our graduates have successful events careers in many sectors – including event agencies, food and drinks companies, law firms, telecommunications companies, technology providers, marketing agencies, healthcare providers, travel companies, education institutions, museums, galleries and hotels.

This course prepares you for a career in

• events agencies
• outdoor and sport events management
• wedding and luxury events management
• business event management, exhibitions and conferences
• fundraising events
• venue finding and management
• festivals and music events 
• events client management
• event project management
• experience design 
• experiential marketing