
Overview
The Event Management program from Swiss School of Higher Education provides an overview of different and various types of International, National and Local events and their specific dynamics and knowledge requirements.
Demand is growing in the Event Industry with an estimated 200 million people who work in the Event Management field. These festivals, sports events, music concerts, conferences, exhibitions and meetings are an economic and social driver for many companies, cities, regions and countries. Examples of these include: The Montreux Jazz Festival, The Olympics, the World Cup, the Rio de Janerio Carnival and the Davos Economic Forum.
Students who have graduated with a Diploma in Master of Business Administration have found exciting jobs with International companies such as: UEFA, FIFA, IOC, FIBA and a variety of major Event Companies and Organizations.
The Event Management program provides students with many career options at higher levels as it combines a number of profound business disciplines, such as management, marketing, finance, business communication, business ethics and many others that are needed to further your career in this dynamic field.
Skills after completion of the program
- Event Feasibility and Development
- Strategic Event Creation
- Operational Event Planning
- Corporate Event Planning
- Venue Selection
- Financial Event Planning
- Secure Sponsorships for Events
- Fundraising Strategies for Events
- Event Logistics Management
- Risk Assessment & Crisis Management
- Delivering Sustainable Events
Examples of Career Opportunities
- Professional Sports Teams
- International Sport Governing Bodies: IOC, FIS, UEFA, FIFA, FIBA
- Music and Art Festivals (Tomorrowland, Burning Man, Glastonbury)
- Brands and sponsorships (Red Bull, Omega, Rolex)
- Arenas (O2, Allianz Arena)
- Theme parks (Disney, Four Flags, EURO Park)
- Movies production
- TV production
- Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Meetings (MICE)
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Visit university websiteProgramme Structure
Courses included:
- Management Accounting
- International Marketing
- Entrepreneurship
- Strategic Business Management
- Industrial Workshops
- Planning and Financial Management for Events
- Career Seminar
- Negotiation
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Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Master in Business Administration (MBA) Event Management View 118 other Masters in Master in Business Administration (MBA) in SwitzerlandExplore more key information
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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21466 CHF/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32200 CHF for the full programme during 18 months. -
National
21466 CHF/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32200 CHF for the full programme during 18 months.
Living costs for Montreux
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