Event Management

The best institute to pursue event management course are:-
1.In terms of placements and course structure, NIEM (National Institute of Event Management in Mumbai) is a good option. However, the placements would be junior level placements with a very basic salary. They have really tried to make the courses industry oriented.
2.VIT's Vishwakarma Global Business School (PGDM Courses in Pune) provides 2 year full time post graduate diploma in event management in Pune, India. An AICTE approved programme includes communication and presentation skills, business policy and strategic management, event leadership, media planning, business ethics, etc.
3.National Academy of Event Management & Development, Jaipur.
4.Pearl Academy, Mumbai/Delhi.
5.Candid School of Communication, Kolkata.

Hi Vikas,
MBA in Event management is a wonderful decision if you're keenly interested as it has emerged as a very lucrative and most sought after industry in recent years. With the number of individuals / companies hosting and organizing events going up at a rapid pace, has resulted in a huge demand for qualified event manager, who have the necessary skill-sets required in visualizing concepts, planning, budgeting, organizing and executing events.
It pays well:
Event management jobs are the best option for people with an out-going and friendly nature. The jobs require go-getters who are always on the move. They must have the zest and zing to make events happen. They must be good with their communication skills and also presentable as they are always interacting with important people. An aspirant in event management should've cruising in him, a passion for events and flexibility of time and schedule.
Varied Designations:
One can work as an Junior / Senior Event Manager with any of the long list of dedicated Event Management Consulting & Organising corporate house in India & Abroad. Some of the job positions / designations available for an Event Management Professionals are Event Planner, Event Coordinator, Event Production Head / Team member, Public Relations Officer, Event (Budgeting & Finance) Executive, Event Legal Executive etc.
Target Industries:
Such positions at various management levels can be sought after at T.V. channels, PR Agencies, Media Companies, Films and Serial production houses, Hotels, Travel & Tourism companies, Advertising & Brand Consultants, Marketing Consultants, etc.
Students are placed in following Industries:
* Corporate Houses* Star Hotels / Resorts / Clubs* News Paper Ind. (Print Media)* Radio Stations* Advertising Agencies* Shopping Malls* Super Markets
* PR Agencies* Shopping Malls* T.V. Channels* Media Houses (Publications)* Movie / Serial Production Houses* Educational Institutes* Travel & Tourism Companies
* Music Companies* Super Speciality Hospitals* M.I.C.E. Industries* Fashion Houses* Sports Management Company* Experimental Marketing Companies* Event Management Companies
Tourism and Event Management are two different fields and mustn't be compared as they hold different importance in different industries. You have to choose a field based on your interest.
All the best.

The demand for qualified event management professionals is on the rise. One may easily land a well-paying job, build a rewarding career and climb up the career ladder.
Skills required to succeed in event management:
1. Creativity is very necessary, if one wishes to stand apart from the crowd and create a name for oneself. Clients want their event to turn into a grand success. An event manager could make his/her client happy by planning and executing a flawless event.
2. Good PR skills are also required to thrive in this field as one has to rope in various types of personnel ranging from catering guys to VIPs. To deal with such wide range of people, having good PR skills is a must.

Hi,
I would suggest that you pursue a professional course in event management to get a good career opportunity.
The industry is growing at a mammoth pace and has made its mark felt across the globe. India is not behind with regards to the pace at which the industry is growing.
In India, the Event industry has grown in size, not just by the number of events around the year but has also, created multiple job opportunities which have benefited the masses. Event and experiential marketing industry in India will show a linear growth, as per TOI Event management Industry to touch 5K crores by 2015
Best institutes for event management:
Event management has a basic requirement of understanding the theory though the major play is for the practical experience gained on site.
However, a college education will help you making the right network with the potential employers besides giving you a basic guidance about how things work within the industry. So, make sure you do interact immensely with your faculty as well as your peers during your tenure in college/institute.
There are various courses available basis the level of your current education and how it will benefit you will be something which you will have to decide on.
I hope this helps.