BSc (Hons) Business and Events Management

Overview

The events industry dominates the media, achieves objectives, and creates positive impacts. It will soon again fill transport systems, hotels, outdoor spaces, and venues. In 2019, the industry reported spends of £70 billion, over 50% of the UK visitor economy, provided over 700,000 jobs, and generated £165 billion in trade at business events.

The UK can utilize the vitality, excitement, and benefits created by events, demonstrating that it remains a welcoming and open industry in a changing political and trading framework. The events industry has grown significantly in terms of breadth, global competitiveness, and expertise. It is critical to the government’s strategy to boost the economy post-pandemic, using both business and leisure events to showcase the country’s abilities and resources, and raise national pride. This drives demand for specialist graduates who understand business and events management theories and possess practical experience.

This course is designed to prepare graduates for the business and events sector, blending academic practices with core business skills and management concepts, alongside a live project. Students will identify career pathways and develop the professionalism to achieve them.

*All students enrolled in this degree will have free membership in the Institute of Hospitality, which unites professionals, promotes excellence, and facilitates learning.

Class Time Table – 2 days per week (Flexibe options)

Career Opportunities once you are graduated

• Event Manager
• Salary Range: £25,000 – £45,000 per year
• Conference Coordinator
• Salary Range: £22,000 – £35,000 per year
• Marketing Manager
• Salary Range: £30,000 – £60,000 per year
• Venue Manager
• Salary Range: £25,000 – £50,000 per year
• Project Manager
• Salary Range: £30,000 – £65,000 per year
• Public Relations Manager
• Salary Range: £30,000 – £55,000 per year
• Sales Manager
• Salary Range: £30,000 – £60,000 per year
• Operations Manager
• Salary Range: £35,000 – £60,000 per year
• Event Coordinator
• Salary Range: £20,000 – £35,000 per year
• Business Development Manager
• Salary Range: £30,000 – £60,000 per year