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BA (Honours) Events Management | Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS)
Events management is a diverse and growing sector, which incorporates the packaging and promotion of conferences, conventions, exhibitions and high profile sports and entertainment events. This programme prepares students for employment in the sector, through consideration of key issues, including advanced project management, security, risk assessment, health and safety and logistics.
School & Campus : Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS), Leysin campus
Duration: 3 years - Higher Diploma 2.5 years and BA (Hons)term - 5 months
Internships: 4-6 months per year (Higher Diploma years)
Awards: BA (Honours) Events Management
Start Dates: September / February
Admission Requirements: Higher Diploma or Equivalent
Progression: After successful completion of the Bachelors program, students can progress into MA Degrees in Hospitality Management or Tourism Management
Career Opportunities
SHMS Graduate career services provide assistance to graduates searching for career opportunities upon graduation. SHMS has a network of international contacts and helps graduates with job applications. Many of the graduate find jobs in Europe and USA.
Paid Internship
Internships offer a unique opportunity to enhance both the acquired practical and language skills as students will normally do their internship either in the French or German speaking part of Switzerland. These skills are highly sought after in the hospitality industry.
Course Content
Higher Diploma Programs (2.5 years) Plus
TERM 2: Year 3 - Academic (5 months)
Delivering Added Value
Advanced Consumer Bahaviour
Contemporary Issues in the Service Delivery
Entrepreneurship for the Events Industry
Strategic Approaches to Global Events
Public Relation & Electronic Marketing for the Events Industry
