Course Details
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HND Events Management

SCQF Level 8

If you are excited by the prospect of organising, coordinating and managing a wide range of events and conferences then this is the course for you. Opportunities for employment will be diverse, challenging and rewarding within many sectors.

What You Study

  • Events Management
  • Event Industry: An Introduction
  • Marketing and Sales Skills
  • Public Relations and Advertising
  • Information Technology
  • Industrial Experience
  • Event Legislation
  • Event Budgeting and Funding

Duration and Attendance

  • HNC – One Year Full-time
  • HND – Two Years Full-time

This course is offered as a one year HNC or two year HND. Entry requirements are the same for both.

Entry Requirements

One of the following:

  • 1 Higher preferably English, Modern Studies or a Business related subject and 4 Standard Grades at Grade 3 or above
  • NC Business to include 12 SQA units at Intermediate 2 or above
  • NQ Events and Hospitality to include 12 SQA units at Intermediate 2 or above
  • Industrial experience or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis

Further Study

  • BA Business Administration, Adam Smith College
  • BA Business Studies, Adam Smith College
  • BA Events Management, Queen Margaret University

Career Opportunities

  • Events Manager
  • Conference Organiser
  • Fundraiser
  • Self Employed Events Coordinator
  • Exhibition Organiser
  • Corporate Promotion
  • Live Performance Management

This course is currently offered on the date(s) and venue(s) listed below.

Method of Study Year of course Starts Ends Based at Apply
Full Time 1st Year 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Kirkcaldy (Priory Campus) apply online
Full Time 2nd Year 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Kirkcaldy (Priory Campus) apply online

While we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of course information, this is subject to change, as part of our continuous improvement process.

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