Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan University College

Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan University College - KLMUC

	Program

Faculty of Business

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Diploma In Event Management

		Diploma in Event Management KPT/JPS (KA 10820) 09/15


		Programme Description
		Event management is becoming a common but necessary aspect of commercial projects with high impact and visibility. If your idea of excitement and fun is to manage ‘behind-the-scenes’ activities and the adrenaline rush that goes with it, then a career in Event Management is a study programme that is just right for you. The programme will equip you with the knowledge, skills and capabilities to handle a wide variety of corporate and personal events.

Events ranging from corporate functions, meetings, fairs, and promotions, personal events such as weddings, birthdays, celebrations and general events involving leisure activities, celebrations, festivals and fairs are included in this highly interactive learning programme. You will learn about the practicalities of planning events and the thrill of designing them. From permits to pyrotechnics, this programme will teach you how to design, plan, implement, and evaluate different types and levels of events.

	Programme Aims

	•	To give students experiential learning in planning and organising events.
	•	To learn and apply the five stages of event management of research, design, planning, coordination, and evaluation.
	•	To effectively plan, organise and schedule the human and financial resources needed for the event.
	•	To gain knowledge and insights into hiring vendors, caterers, sound and light technicians, entertainers, site selection considerations and other aspects that make up a complete event.
	•	To gain knowledge about the requirements for necessary contracts, permits and licences.


Career Prospects

Career opportunities are opened to holders of this diploma in the following organisations and industries: Destination Management Companies, Event Management Companies, hotel, travel and hospitality industries. They can also secure jobs in Advertising Agencies, Public Relations Firms, Leisure and Entertainment Corporations, News Media Agencies, Non-profit organisations, Marketing & Communications Agencies, Public Relations Companies.

CREDIT HOURS: 90
DURATION: 8 Semesters

Subjects Offered

•	PC Competency
•	Basic English 1
•	Introduction to Event Management and Planning
•	Business Mathematics
•	Islamic/Moral Studies
•	Basic English 2
•	Business Statistics
•	Principles of Economics
•	Intermediate English 1
•	Principles of Marketing

•	Principles of Management
•	Introduction to Financial Accounting
•	Corporate and Special Events
•	Intermediate English 2
•	Event Budgeting and Control
•	Tourism and Hospitality Event Management
•	Organisational Behaviour
•	Critical and Creative Thinking
•	Business English
•	Business Law

•	Contemporary Business
•	Event Operations and Management
•	Event Marketing and Advertising
•	Human Resource Management
•	Event and Technology
•	Malaysian Studies
•	Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
•	Event Health and Safety Management
•	Sports Event Management
•	Event Risk Management
•	Project

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

DIPLOMA
Candidates must meet ONE of the following requirements:
•	SPM (with 3 credits) in any subjects or other equivalent qualifications.
•	For the Accounting program, a credit in Mathematics is required.
•	Certificate in
	- Business with the minimum of CGPA 2.00 or
	- Business from a recognised institution of higher learning or
	- Information Technology, Multimedia or Graphic Design or
	- Secretarial, Business or Information Technology

Foundation in Business
•	SPM (with 5 credits) in any subject or
•	Other equivalent qualifications.

DEGREE
Candidates must meet ONE of the following requirements:
•	STPM (with 2 principal passes), A-Levels or Diploma.
•	Completed Foundation Programs, Matriculation, Pre-University Studies.
•	Other equivalent qualifications.