Event Management

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.[1]
The process of planning and coordinating the event is usually referred to as event planning and which can include budgeting, scheduling, site selection, acquire necessary permits, coordinate transportation and parking, arranging for speakers or entertainers, arranging decor, event security, catering and emergency plans.
Top colleges for event management:
1. Event Management development Institute, Mumbai
2. International Institute of Event Management, SNDT, Mumbai
3. National Institute of Event Management, Mumbai
4. Apeejay Institute of Mass communication, New Delhi
5. International Center for Event Marketing, New Delhi
6. Indian Institute of Management, Mumbai
7. Amity Institute of Event Management
8. National Academy of Event Management and Development, Mumbai
9. Indian School of Media
10. Joseph School of Business Studies, Allahabad
Event management is one of the good career options as it offers good career prospects and excellent growth opportunities not only in India but across the globe.
As this industry is one of the fastest growing industry, it offers excellent job opportunities.
A person with a degree in even management can work as a manager in an event management company or as a consultant in corporations or can work independently.
It is the duty of the event manager to develop, manage and turn the idea into a success.
In order to work as event manager you have to specialise in particular area of field, such as:
- Exhibitions.
- Conferences.
- Product launches.
- Fundraising events.
- Festivals, parties, or wedding planning.