Diploma in Event Management

Overview

The Diploma in Event Management ensures students will be grounded with strong fundamental knowledge and practical skills in planning and executing events.

The theoretical component of the programme enhances the learning experience through practical applications in project management. Ultimately, the learning of crucial knowledge and technical skills will lead to the development of key practical business skills involved in designing, marketing and managing events.

Essential practical experience will be gained through a 20-week industry internship. This diploma is certified by Le Cordon Bleu and upon the successful completion of the programme, graduates are awarded two certificates; one from Sunway University and another from Le Cordon Bleu, a leading global institution in culinary and hospitality education.  
 

 

Certified by

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Intakes
February, April, September
Duration
2 Years (full-time)
Career Prospects
  • Club director
  • Concert manager
  • Festival director
  • PR events manager
  • Stage manager
  • Wedding planner
Estimated Annual Course Fee
  • RM27,200
    for Malaysian students
  • USD6,544
    for international students
International students must pay their fees in RM equivalent. The USD here is just an indicative/estimation and subject to the prevalent exchange rate

Programme Structure

Year 1

Business English l
Business English lI
Conventions and Exhibitions
Events Support Services
Events Graphic Design
Technology for Events
International Cultural Studies
Introduction to Events Management
Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Industry
Principles of Marketing
Publicity for Events
Sales Management for Events

Year 2

Business Environment
Communication Skills
Events Operations I
Events Operations II
Hospitality Management
Incentive Tours Management
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Principles of Accounting
Internship

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects

For Local Students

  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)
  • Community Service for Planetary Health
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  • Moral Education

For International Students

  • Community Service for Planetary Health
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  • Malay Language for Communication 1
  • Moral Education
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Student studying

Entry Requirements

  • SPM / SPMV / O-Level: Pass with minimum 3 credits
  • UEC: Pass with minimum 3 Grade Bs
APEL.A
  • An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-4) (Recognition of Prior Learning) 
    (Click on this link for further information on APEL.A)

English Language Requirements

  • Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP): Pass Level 3
  • IELTS or equivalent: 5.0

For International students entering using a qualification whereby the medium of instruction is not in English 

Other Qualification

  • Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis

Scholarships and Financial Aid

For more information about the scholarships and financial aid, please visit the SEG Scholarships website.

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