Event Management

Event management is a specialized hospitality field for those who are interested in planning and running a wide array of events, ranging from business conventions to music concerts. Find out about the program requirements, the course curriculum, and the next possible step after graduation.
In India:
1. National Academy of Event Management and Development (NAEMD)
It offers 1-year DEM (Diploma in Event Management), 2-year MBA in event management.
NAEMD is the one of the first of its kind to design a full-fledged Degree program MBA & BBA, offering specialization in Event Management & Public Relations.
2. Indian Institute of Learning and Advanced Development
INLEAD is an ISO 9001-2008 certified premiere education institution. They offer sector specialized Post-Graduate Programs in Event Management & Public Relations. They have an illustrious list of industry partners, and INLEAD offers 100% placement assistance to all its students. INLEAD offers courses like MBA / PGDM in Event Management & Public Relations, a 1-year course, Professional Certificate in Event, duration of 1 year
3. EMDI Institute of Media & Communication
It is one of the best in Event Management training since it started in 2002. It offers 1-year PGDEM (Post Graduate Diploma in Event Management).
4.National Institute of Event Management (NIEM)
NIEM is one of Asia's first and best event management institute. They offer courses in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kolhapur, Pune, Odisha, and Jodhpur. It offers part-time 11 months DEM (Diploma in Event Management). It also offers PGDEM (Post Graduate Diploma in Event Management)
Generally, there are Bachelors and Masters in Event Management.
Bachelors in Event Management
Principles of hospitality management
Event marketing and sales
Catering management
Legal issues in the hospitality industry
Accounting in event management
Interpersonal skills and professionalism
Master's degree includes:
Food and beverage operations
Event sourcing and site selection
Event marketing and public relations
Risk management

Hi Ilma,
Event management has cropped up as one of the most profitable and best career opportunities. The number of companies/individuals organizing and hosting events has been growing rapidly in the recent years. In order to become an event manager in a good company or firm, you must have an MBA degree along with good public relations. Having a degree in public relations with Masters in marketing will be an advantageous point for this kind of profession. You can work as an event manager in companies such as Wizcraft, television channels such as Zee TV, coordinate fashion shows for event management companies such as Lakme and organize award ceremonies for magazines such as Filmfare. You can also work as a public relation executive in different advertisement and media houses as well as tourism sector. You can work also as a coordinator and event manager in companies such as DNA Network, CNBC TV, Percept D mark, Oglivy & Mather.