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Diploma in Events Management

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The Diploma in Events Management equips students with creative, technical, and managerial skills for diverse events. It includes modules on conventions, publicity, and entrepreneurship, alongside a 20-week internship for professional readiness.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
2 - 2 years full-time
Course Code
R3/1015/4/0001)(06/29)(A10498
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Apr, Sep
Domestic Fees
$27,200 per year
International Fees
$6,544 per year

About this course

Overview

The Diploma in Events Management programme prepares students for the fast-growing events and experience economy by combining creative, technical, and managerial skills essential for the successful execution of diverse events.

In Year 1, students develop core competencies in Conventions & Exhibitions and Publicity for Events alongside foundational business modules like Sales Management. In Year 2, they advance their operational capabilities through modules such as Incentive Tours Management and Introduction to Entrepreneurship, while Technology for Events exposes students to digital innovations shaping the industry.

A 20-week internship builds professional readiness so that graduates are equipped for roles such as Project Manager, Event Designer, Business Event Specialist, Event Technology Specialist, Sponsorship Manager, or Logistics and Venue Manager, with opportunities across corporate, lifestyle, tourism, and MICE sectors.

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

  • SPM / SPMV / O-Level: Pass with minimum 3 credits
  • UEC: Pass with minimum 3 Grade Bs
  • An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-4) (Recognition of Prior Learning)

English Language Requirements

  • Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP): Pass Level 3
  • IELTS or equivalent: 5.0

For International students entering using a qualification whereby the medium of instruction is not in English

Other Qualification

Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis

What you will learn

The Diploma in Events Management programme prepares students for the fast-growing events and experience economy by combining creative, technical, and managerial skills essential for the successful execution of diverse events.

In Year 1, students develop core competencies in Conventions & Exhibitions and Publicity for Events alongside foundational business modules like Sales Management. In Year 2, they advance their operational capabilities through modules such as Incentive Tours Management and Introduction to Entrepreneurship, while Technology for Events exposes students to digital innovations shaping the industry.

A 20-week internship builds professional readiness so that graduates are equipped for roles such as Project Manager, Event Designer, Business Event Specialist, Event Technology Specialist, Sponsorship Manager, or Logistics and Venue Manager, with opportunities across corporate, lifestyle, tourism, and MICE sectors.

Career pathways

  • Project Manager
  • Event Designer
  • Business Event Specialist
  • Event Technology Specialist
  • Logistic and Event Space Manager
  • Sponsorship Manager

Course structure

Year 1
  • Business English l
  • Business English lI
  • Conventions and Exhibitions
  • Events Support Services
  • Events Graphic Design
  • Technology for Events
  • International Cultural Studies
  • Introduction to Events Management
  • Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Industry
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Publicity for Events
  • Sales Management for Events
Year 2
  • Business Environment
  • Communication Skills
  • Events Operations I
  • Events Operations II
  • Hospitality Management
  • Incentive Tours Management
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship
  • Principles of Accounting
  • Internship
Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjectsFor Local Students
  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)
  • Community Service for Planetary Health
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  • Moral Education
For International Students
  • Community Service for Planetary Health
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  • Malay Language for Communication 1
  • Moral Education

Credit for prior study or work

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