Event Management, M.B.A. | Swiss School of Higher Education | Montreux, Switzerland
18 months
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21466 CHF/year
21466 CHF/year
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About

This Event Management program at Swiss School of Higher Education breaks down the concept of an event and provides the knowledge and tools to create value and deliver a successful event experience for your stakeholders, sponsors and participants 

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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)

Programme Structure

Courses included:

  • Management Accounting
  • International Marketing
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Strategic Business Management
  • Industrial Workshops
  • Planning and Financial Management for Events
  • Career Seminar
  • Negotiation 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Photocopy of all academic diplomas or certificates obtained, translated to English language - For Masters: Bachelor degree or equivalent
  • Photocopy of valid foreign passport or permit (ID must be on English) - 2 passport photographs if sent by post
  • CV or Resume
  • Two recommendation letters
  • Certificate of English proficiency
  • Paid application fee
  • Tuition Fee

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    • International

      21466 CHF/year
      Tuition Fee
      Based on the tuition of 32200 CHF for the full programme during 18 months.
    • National

      21466 CHF/year
      Tuition Fee
      Based on the tuition of 32200 CHF for the full programme during 18 months.

    Living costs for Montreux

    1700 - 2200 CHF /month
    Living costs

    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Funding

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    Scholarships Information

    Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Event Management.

    Available Scholarships

    You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

    Independent provider
    Grant
    200000 INR
    Deadline
    Anytime
    Education Future International Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Education Future
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    5000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Mar 2024
    BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
    Merit-based Need-based

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    BeArt-Presets
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    8000 EUR
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
    Merit-based Need-based

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    European Commission
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    10000 USD
    Deadline
    06 Nov 2023
    Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
    Merit-based Need-based

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    Ayn Rand Institute
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 CAD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2023
    Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Pinsky Law
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    08 Jan 2024
    The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    The Crowder Law Firm
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    19 Feb 2024
    The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Blossom Law
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    31 Mar 2024
    The Annual IELTSing Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    IELTSing
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    90000 AUD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    The Ramsay Centre
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2023
    $1,000 All Star Verified Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Verified Scholarships
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
    Merit-based Need-based

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    American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    500 USD
    Deadline
    31 Oct 2023
    CryptoRunner Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    CryptoRunner
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    965 USD
    Deadline
    Anytime
    Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Shield Your Body
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Anonymous Hope Fund
    Merit-based Need-based

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    Anonymous Hope Fund
    Location not available

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