Bachelor of Applied Management (Event management)

The Bachelor of Applied Management (Event management) at Waikato Institute of Technology is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the fast-paced and dynamic event management industry. This course covers all aspects of event management, from planning and coordinating events to marketing and promoting them. Students will learn how to manage budgets, coordinate logistics, and ensure the smooth running of events. With a focus on practical application, students will also have the opportunity to work on real-world event projects and gain hands-on experience in the industry. By the end of the course, students will be able to demonstrate their ability to plan, manage, and evaluate events effectively.

Additional Information

This course is ideal for those who are interested in pursuing a career in event management, tourism, or hospitality. It is also suitable for those who are already working in the industry but want to further their knowledge and skills. The course is taught by experienced lecturers with extensive industry experience, providing students with the latest insights and trends in event management.

Discover your passion for event management at Waikato Institute of Technology

Waikato Institute of Technology is the perfect choice for those looking to study event management due to its strong reputation for producing skilled and knowledgeable graduates. The university's location in the Waikato region provides access to a diverse range of event opportunities, from large-scale festivals to intimate corporate events. Additionally, the university's connections with the industry ensure that students have access to a wide range of networking opportunities.

The Bachelor of Applied Management degree is designed for those with a drive to succeed in business, with a practical focus and a flexible structure. Learners choose from a range of majors and elective modules, gaining a broad range of business skills, specialist skills, and work experience in their chosen major.

You will have the opportunity to undertake collaborative real-world projects with students from other disciplines and with industry professionals. Majors in this degree include:

• Human Resource Management

• Operations and Production Management

• Supply Chain Logistics

• Strategic Management

• Sales and Marketing

• Innovation and Entrepreneurship

• Retail Management​​

• Event Management

This degree's practical focus increases employment opportunities when students graduate, with small class sizes helping to build strong one-on-one learning relationships with tutors.​ The flexible structure allows students to choose from a range of majors and a wide variety of elective modules. Students have the opportunity to study full or part-time to fit around family, life, and work commitments.

Candidates are required to have:

i) NCEA Level 3 comprised of 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or above and 20 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above, including:
  (1) 14 credits each at NCEA Level 3 in three approved subjects; and
  (2) Literacy  (10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above made up of 5 credits each in reading and writing); and
  (3) Numeracy  (10 credits at NCEA Level 1 or above); or

ii) 72 credits at NCEA Level 2 including:
  (1) At least 14 credits in each of four subjects; and
  (2) UE Literacy   - 10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above made up of 5 credits each in reading and writing; and
  (3) UE Numeracy   - 10 credits at NCEA Level 1 or above; or

iii) Satisfied the criteria for entrance to a New Zealand University, or an equivalent qualification approved by the Programme Committee; or

iv) Completed an appropriate overseas School qualification; or

v) Completed a year of study at an overseas Secondary School, and gained the equivalent of 60 credits at NCEA Level 2 across four subjects.

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.