Course Summary
This postgraduate diploma in business in Cultural Event Management (Level 9 - 60 credits) addresses the specific needs of the Cultural and Creative industries. The business modules are contextualised to the cultural sector and you will develop core business skills in event management.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate qualification of 2nd Class Honours or higher at Honours Degree level.
Applicants may be considered provided they can demonstrate Honours Degree equivalence which can be verified through the RPL (recognition of prior learning) process.
Shortlisted applicants may be called for interview.
Two references must also support your application.
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Application Details
Application Deadline
Applications are offered on a first come first served basis.
Apply via www.springboardcourses.ie
Start Date: 10/09/2024
End Date: 09/05/2025
Induction will take place on:
Tuesday 10th September (online) 6-8pm
Friday 13th September (in-person) 9am-5pm
Attendance is mandatory for the induction dates
Classes start week of 23rd September 2024
Tuesdays and Thursday evenings from 6-9 pm online
Two Saturdays per month, one online, one on campus
Fees
FREE or 10% Contribution Fee (if applicable): €460*
The contribution fee is non-refundable once the course has commenced.
*see Springboardcourses.ie for further information
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
– Work as a cultural event manager in a variety of arts organisation or in the festival sector
– Work with an event management company providing services to a wide range of clients
– Be a freelance manager/cultural entrepreneur or a specialist manager within the cultural industries (e.g. music promoter)
– Continue your studies to Masters and/or PhD level in Ireland or abroad.