Here's some interesting information about our 3-year
Diploma in Event Management.
Event managers are needed in almost any kind of business -
entertainment, finance, government, retail, fashion, sport, music... and so
their day to day job can be filled with a huge range of exciting challenges and
unique situations. Event management is the co-ordination, running and
planning of all the people, teams and features that come together to create
every kind of event.
Events usually require many different teams to come together,
often including several external suppliers. Successful events depend on every
team and every team member doing their job to a high standard, as well as
flexibility and a commitment to good cross-team communication. If you love
being part of a team and working with people to create something unique, events
could well be the path for you.
An event management team needs strong leadership to be at its best
-negotiations between clients, suppliers, company or venue staff require
flexibility, quick thinking, buckets of initiative and exceptional decision
making. A particular ability to spot good compromises and know what is
essential to the success of the event marks out an excellent event team
leader.
South Africa has become a popular venue for staging international
sporting events in codes such as football, cricket, and rugby. The wedding
industry alone is known to be a multi-billion rand market. Qualified students
will be able to follow a career in wedding planning and co-ordination, or other
fields of specialisation such as adventure event management, sporting or political
event management, exhibitions and trade shows and various other events.
Event managers and organisers are responsible for the production
of events from conception through to completion. Events can include:
• Exhibitions,
fairs and trade shows;
• sport
events
• music
event festivals;
• wedding
events
• conferences;
• promotions
and product launches;
• Fundraising
and social events.
• Adventure
events and facilitators
Event managers/organisers can work in the public, private and
not-for-profit sectors and can work for event management companies, in-house
for an organisation or freelance.
The role of event manager/organiser is hands-on and often involves
working as part of a team. Event managers/organisers must be able to complete a
wide range of activities requiring clear communication, excellent
organisational skills and attention to detail.
They must work well under pressure, ensuring the smooth and
efficient running of an event.
Career Fields
Students can be employed in the following career fields:
• Program
and Event Manager
• Sport
Event Manger
• Music
Event Manager
• Conference
Centre Manager
• Exhibition
Officer/manager
• Fundraiser
• Event
Branding Assistant
• Account
Manager
• Marketing
Co-ordinator
• Conference
and Events Sales Manager
Contact us on info@prestigeacademy.co.za
