UWE-MSc Business and Events Management
MSc Business and Events Management
University of the West of England (UWE Bristol Business School)
In today's world, events play a crucial role in corporate strategy, community engagement and entertainment. The industry needs experts who can manage a wide variety of events, from conferences and exhibitions to cultural festivals and high-profile corporate gatherings.
Here at Bristol Business School, we'll train you to navigate the complexities of event planning, stakeholder engagement, budgeting, logistics and environmental impact for events at local, national and international level.
Designed in collaboration with employers, the MSc Business and Events Management at Bristol Business School is delivered by industry experts, many of whom are active in business management-related research. Our practitioner-led teaching approach and curriculum is continually updated to reflect the fast-moving environment in which modern businesses operate.
We know it's not where you start but where you finish that matters. With this in mind, we've designed a skills and aspirations audit on arrival. This will help you identify gaps in your knowledge, including digital literacy, and guide you in choosing the right career path. Throughout the course, you'll receive tailored support to develop your skills and track your personal and professional growth.
This feeds into the Careers Catalyst module, which enables you to reflect on your aspirations, build a relevant skillset and develop your personal unique selling point.
You'll also enjoy access to and dialogue with business leaders, debating current, relevant topics at our popular annual Masters' Business Conference.
After graduating from this course, you'll be ready to take on roles across the events industry, delivering corporate events, cultural festivals, conferences, exhibitions and not-for-profit event management.
Regardless of your background, our MSc Business and Events Management will equip you with a respected qualification, confidence, and knowledge to help you stand out in your chosen industry.
Course Module
- Digital Entrepreneurial Finance
- International Marketing Communication and Media Management
- International Business Strategic Management
- Global Management and Organizational Behavior
- Research in Action (Non-credit)
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Creating Successful Events
View Creating Successful Events Module Details
Overview
This module will introduce students to practical event management by developing and contextualising skills already learned elsewhere in the programme. Students will learn and apply event planning, management and evaluation skills in an active, practical setting.
Educational Aims
This module will provide students with critical insights into planning and managing an event including key internal and external influences, essential risk management considerations and current event technologies and their applications.
Outline Syllabus
The syllabus will include (but is not limited to):
- Internal influences on events
- External influences on events
- Risk management for events
- Creating immersive event experiences
- Event technologies
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Career Catalyst: Developing Skills for Long Term Success
(Studying both Tri2 & Tri3) -
Project 1 : Choose One the following Module
- Management Project: Group Project Challenge
(Research Project)
OR
- Enterprise Project: Concept Development
- Career Catalyst: Developing Skills for Long Term Success
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Project 2 : Choose One the following Module
- Management Project: Individual Project Challenge
(Research Project)
OR
- Enterprise Project: Business Realisation
Some modules may be subject to change due to academic or operational requirements.
Accommodation
- Accommodation on campus (Frenchay Campus): En-suite starts from £211/week. (approx. 42 – 51 weeks)
- Accommodation in the city centre (City Campus): En-suite starts from £175/week, Studio starts from £225/week. (approx. 42 – 51 weeks)
Accommodation details and fees may change annually. Please refer to the UWE official website for updates.
Tuition Fees
- 1st Instalment: 150,000 THB
- 2nd Instalment: 200,000 THB
- 3rd Instalment: 280,000 THB
- Total Tuition Fee: 630,000 THB
For International Students (Non-Thai Student) Only
*** International students (Non-Thai nationals) will be charged 25,000 baht for the Extra fees on the 1st Instalment fee
*** International students (Non-Thai nationals) are required to have the Thai student visa / ED Plus visa before starting semester 1 in Thailand. (We cannot change the Tourist visa to the Thai Student visa in Thailand).
Minimum living cost: £1,171/month.
Students may work up to 20 hours/week during term time and full-time during vacation.
