Postgraduate - Glasgow Caledonian University

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MSc International Events Management
Contact: The Admissions Team
E: msciem@gcal.ac.uk
T: +44(0)141 331 3055
W: www.caledonian.ac.uk/cbs
The MSc International Events Management has been designed in full consultation with
industrial partners to provide the postgraduate practitioner with the appropriate range of
in-depth knowledge and skill to allow them to compete personally and professionally in the
constantly changing and fast moving international events industry. The programme has been
designed for both the recent graduate (in an appropriate cognate subject) who wishes to focus
their postgraduate degree in the events environment and industrial practitioners who have
developed their career in the events area and wish to increase their knowledge and broaden
their career opportunities.
The international events environment has witnessed both phenomenal growth and significant change
in recent years. These dynamic changes have called for new, focused and innovative programmes for those
involved in developing, marketing and managing within the local, national and international events arena.
The MSc International Events Management offers a programme of study that will allow the student to
engage critically and professionally with current issues in the vibrant events sector. All elements of the
programme are underpinned by academic theory with learning being driven by case study analysis of
relevant local, national and international events in such diverse fields as sport, culture, art, politics,
and media.
The Division of Cultural Business within Caledonian Business School is uniquely placed to deliver this
postgraduate programme; the team involved has a wide range of industry experience and has conducted
extensive academic research in the events field – locally, nationally and globally.
In the rapidly professionalising global events industry there is an increased need and demand for
graduates with specialist knowledge relating to the understanding of events planning, development
and management. The MSc International Events Management enables the postgraduate student to
conceptualise the event management process; developing the skills and knowledge required to progress
their career in the international events market.
Entrants to this programme will normally have one of the following:
• A first degree in a management related subject or cognate discipline (although applications from other
academic backgrounds will be considered) with a minimum of two years experience in an events
related area
• Significant industry experience.
Mode of Study & Duration:
Part-time: Over two years.
Delivered via a combination of conference
mode (on-campus) and distance learning,
plus dissertation
Number of Places:
20
UK/EU Fees & Funding:
Self-funded. Please contact the Admissions
Team for further information
Application:
Download a form from our website on
www.caledonian.ac.uk/postgrad
For further information, see page 124 or use
the paper form at the back of this
prospectus. Applications should be
submitted before August 2009
Programme Structure:
Core modules and options:
Events Policy; Experiencing Events;
Producing Events; Events in a Globalising
World; Media, Communication and PR;
Contemporary and Comparative Practice
in Events; Making the Case for Events;
Researching the Cultural Sector; Dissertation
International Students:
International students whose first language
is not English shall be required to
demonstrate evidence of satisfactory
competence by completing an IELTS test with
a score of at least 6.0 or by holding another
recognised qualification. See page 12 for
details
Overseas Fees:
£9,500 (2009 fees)
International Enquiries:
E: cbsinternational@gcal.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)141 331 8621