Events and Conference Management

Events and Conference Management

Is this course right for me?

If you are interested in studying a fast-changing, dynamic and demanding industry with a strong vocational context this higher education qualification will appeal to you.

What will I be learning?

This professionally orientated course has been designed around a core of modules studied across the discipline to develop students' business and management capabilities with further specific modules focusing on the development and extension of students' practical capabilities.
A ten week work placement is undertaken during the vacation between years one and two. This is designed to enable students to develop their own understanding and interest in specific areas of the industry.
Modules studied include: marketing; finance; service quality; introduction to events and conferences; event and conference planning;human resource management;entrepreneurship;
promoting events; events management;contemporary issues.

How will I learn?

You will be assessed by a unique combination, specifically formulated for each module. These methods include traditional reports, essays and exams in addition to live case studies, research reports, practicals and workbased assessment. The essence of the assessment for this foundation degree is to ensure appropriateness of learning and realistic practices.

You will be studying in the English Rivera where a strong event and conference industry is established, the course maximises links with industry partners. Each module has its own unique delivery and assessment configuration, which best complements the learning requirements. You will undertake a variety of local, regional and international visits linked to the curriculum.

What else might I want to know?

This is a new course for 2009 and is awarded by the University of Plymouth. South Devon College has been successfully running tourism and hospitality higher education for over 20 years and this course will apply our success in the dynamic and demanding world of events and conferences.

What can I do afterwards?

Successfully achieving the foundation degree provides guaranteed progression on to the final year of a related honours degree at the University of Plymouth. Other universities will also accept students on top-ups, usually with higher grades. Whether you proceed to an honours degree or graduate with the foundation degree, you will be eligible for management trainee posts in many hospitality, tourism and event organisations.

Apply for this course
You must apply through UCAS. You will need the following information: Course Code:N820
Institution Code: S32