Bachelor of Applied Management (Event Management)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
Tell me about this area Event professionals shape the purpose and run-sheet, then coordinate venues, suppliers, budgets, marketing and on-the-day operations. They manage stakeholders, assess and reduce risk, and adjust quickly when plans change. Many work across business, arts, tourism and community organisations, balancing creativity with strong organisation and clear communication.
Would it suit me? This area could suit you if you’re a good organiser and enjoy bringing people together. You need to be able to work to deadlines, keep track of details and stay calm under pressure. It also helps to be friendly, reliable and comfortable working with a mix of people, from clients to volunteers and suppliers.
What will I learn?
Event logistics Event planning and management Stakeholder engagement and communication Marketing and sponsorship fundamentals Risk mitigation and safety planning Contemporary issues in events Event project design and delivery Event evaluation and reporting
How will I learn?
Interactive workshops and seminars Case studies and industry examples Team-based planning and delivery projects Work placement in an organisation Industry project with a host organisation
Entry requirements
What if English is not my first Language? Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic 5.5 Listening 5.5 Reading 5.5 Writing 5.5 Speaking If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study. Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.
About the provider
Ara Institute of Canterbury is recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading tertiary institutes. Specialising in applied, vocational and professional training, it offers more than 150 courses from foundation to postgraduate level.
Ara caters to a diverse range of learners; from school leavers and career changers to professionals wanting to upskill and individuals seeking to re-enter the workforce.
All Ara students benefit from the Ara Advantage: relevant courses, taught by inspirational mentors in real-life learning environments. Almost every Ara programme includes work-integrated learning. Work placements, apprenticeships, industry-based projects and internships ensure students are work-ready when they graduate.
Across its six campuses, Ara’s dedicated tutors and non-academic staff support students throughout their study journey. A comprehensive range of student services - such as financial assistance, learning support, health and wellbeing services, accommodation, childcare and student events – contributes to the success of every student.
It also has six additional small community hubs which deliver free digital upskilling and personal development courses.