Graduate Diploma in Event Management
Develop a high degree of event management finesse and nurture your talent for an exciting career in a dynamic industry.
Our qualification is focused on expanding on your event management talents and turning them into an exciting career.
Within our graduate diploma you’ll study all aspects of successful event management, including event planning and management, event logistics, event marketing and sponsorship. You’ll also get real-world experience through running events and an applied event research project.
Please note: The full-time option commences in February only. Part-time up to four years.
A Bachelor's degree in any field excluding event management.
Applications from mature students (over 20 years) are welcome. If you don't have the stated entry criteria, talk to us about whether you have the equivalent skills and knowledge or to determine if this is the right programme for you.
If you show that you have equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, you may be able to gain alternative entry.
Note: The number of courses you have to complete for this qualification may be reduced where you have relevant credits from previous study, or evidence of similar learning or experience in the workplace.
What if English is not my first Language?
If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study.
- Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives
- If you are a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete an Admission and Enrolment form and Ara will contact you regarding a free assessment.
- If you are not a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent resident, please book a PTE Academic test through the Ara Examination Centre or complete an NZQA-approved English language test in your home country.
- IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.
- What if I have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance?
- You do not need to provide additional evidence of English Language skills.
Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic
- 5.5 Listening
- 5.5 Reading
- 5.5 Writing
- 5.5 Speaking
Funding assistance
If you experience financial hardship during your studies, you may be eligible for funding, scholarships, and awards to help you continue your education.
Find out moreCareer opportunities
With this qualification you will be ready to start your career in event management where you can become involved in fundraising, conferences, festivals, community events, arts and tourism events, facility based event management, public relations, sponsorship and marketing.
Study pathways
Complement this qualification with further graduate study such as a Graduate Diploma in Sales and Marketing.
Recommended school subjects
- English
- Mathematics
- Computing / ICT
- Economics
Graduate Diploma in Event Management
Develop a high degree of event management finesse and nurture your talent for an exciting career in a dynamic industry.
| Information | |
|---|---|
| Type | Graduate Certificate / Diploma |
| Code | CH3996 |
| May be available for Study Visa? | Yes |
| Credits | 120 |
| Level | 7 |
| Additional Equipment/Fees | Advised before enrolment |
| May be eligible for Studylink? | Yes |
| Reference | CH3996-EVMA |
Credit Recognition
Translate your knowledge from previous study into credits towards a new qualification.
Apply for credit recognitionDocuments
- Admission & Enrolment Form PDF, 425 KB
- International Application Form PDF, 357 KB
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