Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Event Management is a growing sector in Ireland which is fundamental to the growth of Irish business. This course will provide students with up-to-date skills in marketing and/or event management, including the planning and promoting of business conferences, festivals, weddings, parties, tourism, trade shows, competitions and sponsorship. Learn to deliver a brand message directly to a company’s target audience.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Event Production
Advertising
Public Relations
Behavioural Studies
Applied Economics
Marketing Practice
Customer Service
Work Experience
Digital Marketing
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a direct progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M2069 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Graduates progress to employment in various areas including:
Event Management | Hotel Meetings and Event Management | Sales & Marketing | Party & Wedding Planner | Conference Organiser | Sports & Charity Events Organiser | Tourism Management | Festival Coordination & Management