foundation degree in events management
Contents
Introduction
Foundation degrees are a recognised HE qualification. The degree is made up of both academic and work based learning. The purpose of this report is to explain about the course, work placement and academic requirements. It will also explain why events are created and the purpose they serve in society.
Findings
The course
The course consists of a number of core modules and may include optional modules. These are taken over two years which are based on a value of 15 credits, with one credit representing 10 hours of student study time (Warwickshire College, 2013). In year one the modules are;
Academic and professional development
Developing professional practice
Exploring customer service
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions)
Principles of event management
Event appraisal
Principles of business
Introduction to business operations and activities
The modules for year two are as follows;
Business accounting
Human resource management
Principles of marketing
Professional competence
Project management for events
Evolving sectors in the event industry
Work-based project
This course specifically benefits my chosen career path as it involves important modules based on events management. For instance the project management for events module will be particularly helpful as it includes some key skills I am keen to learn and will give me an understanding theoretically and practically on managing events. As noted in the course handbook “Project management is a discipline for organising and managing the resources to complete a project. The subject includes several tools and techniques to assist in defining, planning, controlling and reviewing a project…This is a subject area that is essential for an event manager and will involve investigation and application of the skills and knowledge acquired to both real and simulated projects. The module will include the management of an event.”
Introduction
Foundation degrees are a recognised HE qualification. The degree is made up of both academic and work based learning. The purpose of this report is to explain about the course, work placement and academic requirements. It will also explain why events are created and the purpose they serve in society.
Findings
The course
The course consists of a number of core modules and may include optional modules. These are taken over two years which are based on a value of 15 credits, with one credit representing 10 hours of student study time (Warwickshire College, 2013). In year one the modules are;
Academic and professional development
Developing professional practice
Exploring customer service
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions)
Principles of event management
Event appraisal
Principles of business
Introduction to business operations and activities
The modules for year two are as follows;
Business accounting
Human resource management
Principles of marketing
Professional competence
Project management for events
Evolving sectors in the event industry
Work-based project
This course specifically benefits my chosen career path as it involves important modules based on events management. For instance the project management for events module will be particularly helpful as it includes some key skills I am keen to learn and will give me an understanding theoretically and practically on managing events. As noted in the course handbook “Project management is a discipline for organising and managing the resources to complete a project. The subject includes several tools and techniques to assist in defining, planning, controlling and reviewing a project…This is a subject area that is essential for an event manager and will involve investigation and application of the skills and knowledge acquired to both real and simulated projects. The module will include the management of an event.”
References: Bowdin, G (2012) Events management 3rd edition. Oxford. Butterworth-Heinemann Cottrell, S (2012) Study Skills, (online), Available from http://www.palgrave.com/skills4study/studyskills/learning/independent.asp (accessed 20th September 2013) Manchester Metropolitan University, (2013) making the most of work experience, (online), Available from http://www.mmu.ac.uk/careers/students-and-graduates/resources/guides/making-the-most-of-work-experience-and-placements.pdf (accessed 20th September 2013) Warwickshire College, (2013) Course Handbook