FdA Event Management with Hospitality
Foundation degree
In City of London
Description
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Type
Foundation degree
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Location
City of london
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Overview
If you want to work in the events sector – either working for a company or starting your own business – this course will teach you how to organise events with a particular focus on the hospitality provision. On successful completion you can go on to the BA (Hons) Event Management with Hospitality top-up degree.
We take advantage of our London location, giving you the opportunity to attend high-profile events and a variety of venues to gain exposure to the industry in action. As well as live event projects, you’ll learn through practical teaching such as case studies and team projects, to understand the fundamentals of event management.
In addition, you will complete a work placement during your studies that will allow you to put theory into practice. This takes place at the end of your second year, and we will support you with finding a placement either in the UK or overseas.
Career and study progression
With a core understanding of the intricacies of event management combined with hospitality, and exposure to an array of events across London, you will gain transferable skills for a range of careers in international or UK events management.
On successful completion you will be able to progress on to our BA (Hons) Event Management with Hospitality top-up degree.
For more details, please see the Career and study progression section.
Other options available for FdA Event Management with Hospitality
Part time - January 2017, Ealing site
Full time - September 2017, Ealing site
Part time - September 2017, Ealing site
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Entry requirements
You will need 180 UCAS tariff points in a minimum of 2 subjects. These can include:
A Levels at grade B and C, or above
BTEC Extended Diploma with Merit, Merit, Pass
Access to HE Diploma
You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents.
If you do not hold the above qualifications but possess relevant work experience, you are invited to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis.
International students
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Subjects
- Event Management
- Hospitality
- International
- Part Time
Course programme
This course is aimed at those who want to develop a career in the planning and management of events, with a particular focus on hospitality. Event modules are complemented by hospitality and business modules, exploring areas such as the provision and management of food and beverage service or production, managing people, project management, sales and marketing, and accounting.
Study Modules
Year 1
Food and Beverage Operations
Event Planning
Academic Development and Employability
Event Operations and Logistics
Principles of Management and Leadership
Introduction to Accounting and Finance
Year 2
Applied Events Management
Managing Human Resources
Sales and Marketing
Production of Events
Research Methods for Managers
Plus one option from:
Restaurant and Management of Functions
International Beverage Provision
Food Culture and Society
FdA Event Management with Hospitality
