Event Management

Aim of course:  This course provides a broad introduction to event management principles and practice.   Ideal for anyone who has the responsibility for planning and organizing events or those who wish to become involved in this activity. This course is suitable for Administrators, Junior Management and Entrepreneurs.

Course Content:

· Event Planning

· Generating Ideas

· Marketing Events

· Planning and Managing Public Relations

· Event Management – People, Venues, Ambiance, Logistics etc.

· Hospitality and Catering Skills

· Coordinating Events and On-Site Management

· Event Budgeting and Control

· Health and Safety, Risk Assessment and Insurance

· Event Close Down and Evaluations

· Event Case Studies – Lessons Learnt

Note:

Specialist guest lecturers present on a number of key event management topics. The content involves lots of practical activities and demonstrations of hosting an event for example: creating the event concept/ideas, planning processes, risk assessment tools,  table presentations, matching food and wine, sports events V’s glamour events V’s corporate events V’s special events etc.

Event Management

Fee:   €130

Duration: One evening a week for 8 weeks from 7pm - 9.30pm

Location:  GMIT Dublin Road Campus

Lecturer:  Carina Ginty

Start date:  Wednesday 29th September 2010

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