Event Management

Hotel Management is an area of study that covers a wide range of topics concerned with the operational aspects of hotelier. Educational courses in hotel management are varied and cover topics as wide ranging as marketing, eco-tourism, leisure, business administration and management.
However, Event Management is the application of project management to the creation and development of large scale events such as festivals, conferences, ceremonies, formal parties, concerts, or conventions. It involves studying the brand, identifying the target audience, devising the event concept, planning the logistics and coordinating the technical aspects before actually launching the event.
The process of planning and coordinating the event is usually referred to as event planning and can include budgeting, scheduling, site selection, acquiring necessary permits, coordinating transportation and parking, arranging for speakers or entertainers, arranging decor, event security, catering, etc.
I hope you're now well-equipped of the slight difference between both of the management types.

For answering this question we have to understand the basics of event management. In event Management, the true carrier and growth lies in being a freelancer rather than working for a particular comp or agency as the perks offered by them are almost peanuts. You can start your carrier as freelance then you can gradually start your own company afterwards.
Please note: Setting up your own business in the field of event management is easy as you don't have to invest heavily.
For placements and course structure, NIEM (Event Management Institute Mumbai, Best Event Management College, National Institute of Event Management in India & Indian Institute of Event management in Kolkata) are good options. I am a faculty of an event management inst in Kolkata & I am the owner of chameleon Events and Promotions Kolkata.