International Event Management BSc (Hons) - 2022/3

Awarding body

University of Surrey

Teaching institute

University of Surrey

Framework

FHEQ Level 6

Final award and programme/pathway title

BSc (Hons) International Event Management

Subsidiary award(s)

Award Title
Ord International Event Management
DipHE International Event Management
CertHE International Event Management

Modes of study

Route code Credits and ECTS Credits
Full-time UKA10037 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits
Full-time with PTY UKA10037 480 credits and 240 ECTS credits

QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)

Events, Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism

Other internal and / or external reference points

N/A

Faculty and Department / School

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - Hospitality & Tourism Management

Programme Leader

KENNELL James (Hosp & Tour)

Date of production/revision of spec

12/09/2023

Educational aims of the programme

  • The BSc in International Events Management is an ideal programme to prepare students to enter a range of different leadership, supervisory and managerial positions within the events industry. Programme content includes modules specific to Events combined with business modules that are shared with Tourism and Hospitality. Together they will provide the core knowledge and practical skills needed to plan, manage and organise successful events of all kinds. In addition there are contextualized business management units and personal development modules. It provides the successful candidate with a formal higher education management qualification from which they can progress.
  • The underlying philosophy of the programme is to produce a contextually specific programme of events management education. In this sense the programme will be intellectually and vocationally driven. The award seeks to understand and develop the core skills of events management practice and to examine the significance of events in relation to other sectors of business. The International nature of Event Management is accommodated within the programme. The need to produce a qualification that is recognised by industry and allows for transferability and mobility between different sectors of the industry has also been another key structuring principle.
  • The programme aims to be truly international
  • The programme aims to be grounded in an ethos of sustainability
  • The programme aims to develop individuals who are recognised as professionals in their field
  • The programme aims to reflect current industry practice and research themes
  • The programme aims to provide a professional, creative, dynamic and supportive learning environment
  • The programme aims to recognise the role of the wider university in supporting the development of the individual
  • The programme aims to be distinctive yet integrated and can be tailored to specialist interest
  • The programme aims to produce employable individuals who reflect the characteristics of the `Surrey Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management Graduate'
  • The School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (SHTM) strives to provide an excellent, world-leading learning and teaching environment that is both research- and industry-led in order to equip students with the necessary values and skills to embark on a successful, professional career in the Events sector.
  • Graduates will be professional and knowledgeable of current industry practices. They will be provided the opportunity to develop a sense of professional community, culture and identity through a range of applied learning experiences. Through such experiences students will learn the value of effective leadership through partnerships and collaboration.
  • Graduates will be encouraged to achieve excellence in scholarship.
  • Graduates will be ethical and responsible in their behaviour and attitude. Their learning will be underpinned by issues of sustainability: social, environmental and economic awareness. They will be encouraged to become responsible, socially aware and inclusive in their understanding of business and society as they develop as honest professionals.
  • Graduates will be encouraged to achieve excellence in personal and professional development and activity. They will recognise the importance of working to high standards to realise and retain excellence and quality in their chosen profession.
  • Graduates will be encouraged to be confident and determined in their abilities. This will be grounded in an ability to critically analyse issues within their context and develop sound, rational solutions to problems identified. Such confidence will be grounded in ability and competence.
  • Graduates will be encouraged to be creative and innovative. They should be constructive risk-takers: adaptive and forward-thinking with an understanding of existing and emergent industry trends. Graduates will be ambitious and enthusiastic.
  • Graduates will be provided with the opportunities to develop and refine critical thinking and analysis skills. Graduates will be encouraged to develop their ability to critically analyse both theoretical and applied material through a range of learning techniques.
  • Graduates will be provided with the opportunities to develop and refine applied thinking skills. By working in collaboration with a series of industry partners, graduates will have the opportunity to apply theory to practice. This will arise through several opportunities such as: guest lectures, seminars, case studies, applied dissertation, collaborative module provision with industry partners, simulations, internships, and professional training.
  • Graduates will be provided with the opportunities to develop and refine reflective skills. Graduates will be encouraged to reflect not only on their learning experience but on their personal and professional development throughout the course of their studies.
  • Graduates will be provided with the opportunities to develop and refine problem-solving skills. By working independently and in teams, graduates will build experience of both theoretical and applied problem-solving.
  • Graduates will be provided with the opportunities to develop and refine team work skills. Through group work graduates will be encouraged to develop the efficiency of their verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, negotiation and time management skills. In doing so, they will be required to balance independent working with working in groups, to achieve deadlines to the highest standards possible.
  • Graduates will be provided with the opportunities to develop and refine communication skills. As indicated above, graduates will have a range of opportunities to refine their verbal and written communication skills. For example, presentation skills, ability to contribute constructively to discussions and debates both within group work and in class-based discussions, and use of technology (e.g. podcasting and website construction). They will develop written skills through essay and report writing in a range of contexts (e.g. theoretical essays through to devising business plans and industry-led projects). Such opportunities will also refine skills of editing, design and formatting that are essential in a professional career.

Programme learning outcomes

Attributes Developed Awards Ref.
Demonstrate relevant knowledge and understanding of event organisations, the external environment in which they operate and how they are managed K CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons)
Appreciate the effects of change on and within event organisations and their likely responses K CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons)
Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and practice of events management K CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons)
Demonstrate a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of the key disciplines relevant to events management K CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons)
Critically evaluate their knowledge and understanding of subject disciplines and the application of management approaches and techniques to industrial situations C CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons)
Select and apply multi-disciplinary management techniques to complex problems, analyse results, draw appropriate conclusions and present the results in an appropriate format C CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons)
Demonstrate an awareness of the ethical issues likely to arise in the conduct of business and professional event practice and an ability to formulate solutions through dialogue with peers, clients, mentors and the wider community C CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons)
Recognise and acknowledge the full range of event stake-holder interests in making management decisions and critically evaluate their impacts C CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons)
An awareness of key, contemporary issues facing the events industry with regard to development. Students will gain insight into issues of strategic development and will develop the skills required to identify, analyse, critique and provide solutions to these issues P CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons)
Demonstrate professional level of competence in a range of skills that are relevant to the needs of future managers, executives and other professionals, irrespective of their sector of operation, especially in the areas of communication; critical thinking, analysis and synthesis; numeracy; reasoning; presentation; computing; report writing; problem solving; research; interactive and group skills. T CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons)

Attributes Developed

C - Cognitive/analytical

K - Subject knowledge

T - Transferable skills

P - Professional/Practical skills

Programme structure

Full-time

This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over three academic years, consisting of 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)

Full-time with PTY

This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over four academic years, consisting of 480 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5, 6 and the optional professional training year). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)

Programme Adjustments (if applicable)

N/A

Modules

Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
MAN1062 BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT Compulsory 15 1
MAN1095 EVENT DESIGN AND CREATIVITY Compulsory 15 1
MAN1105 INTRODUCTION TO EVENT MANAGEMENT Compulsory 15 1
MAN1110 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING IN SERVICE INDUSTRIES Compulsory 15 2
MAN1113 LEGAL AND RISK ISSUES IN EVENTS MANAGEMENT Compulsory 15 2
MAN1102 EVENT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT Compulsory 15 2
MAN1106 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP Compulsory 15 1
MAN1130 SERVICES MARKETING Compulsory 15 2

Module Selection for Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4

N/A

Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
MAN2168 THE UG LIVE EVENT PROJECT (EVENT PLANNING & MARKETING) Compulsory 15 1
MAN2149 CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR Compulsory 15 1
MAN2163 EVENT SPONSORSHIP AND FUNDRAISING Compulsory 15 2
MAN2169 THE UG LIVE EVENT PROJECT (EVENT DELIVERY & EVALUATION) Compulsory 15 2
MAN2167 EVENT SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Compulsory 15 1
MAN2108 BUSINESS LAW Optional 15 2
MAN2112 MANAGING ORGANISATIONS AND HUMAN RESOURCES Optional 15 2
MAN2130 TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA AND DATA Optional 15 2
MAN2154 APPLIED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN SERVICES Compulsory 15 1

Module Selection for Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5

One module from Semester 1 and 2 module in Semester 2.

Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
MAN3160 BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS Compulsory 15 1
MAN3144 EVENTFUL CITIES AND LEVERAGING EVENTS Compulsory 15 1
MAN3149 LEADERSHIP Optional 15 1
MAN3161 DISSERTATION Optional 30 2
MAN3162 MENTORING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Optional 30 2
MAN3164 HOSPITALITY, TOURISM AND EVENTS CONSULTANCY Optional 30 2
MAN3131 EMPLOYMENT LAW Optional 15 1
MAN3156 STRATEGIC BRAND MANAGEMENT IN EVENT, HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM Optional 15 2
MAN3151 ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE HOSPITALITY, TOURISM AND EVENTS INDUSTRY Optional 15 2
MAN3163 DIGITAL MARKETING IN TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND EVENTS Optional 15 2
MAN3195 EUROPEAN FIELD TRIP Optional 15 1
MAN3196 EVENT INNOVATIONS Compulsory 15 1
MAN3199 CRITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES IN EVENTS Compulsory 15 2
MAN3169 BUSINESS PLAN Optional 30 2

Module Selection for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6

Students need to take one optional module in Semester 1 and choose one 30 credit module and one 15 credit optional module in Semester 2.

In order to select MAN3131 (Employment Law) students must have taken MAN2108 (Business Law) in their second year.

Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
MAN1062 BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT Compulsory 15 1
MAN1095 EVENT DESIGN AND CREATIVITY Compulsory 15 1
MAN1105 INTRODUCTION TO EVENT MANAGEMENT Compulsory 15 1
MAN1110 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING IN SERVICE INDUSTRIES Compulsory 15 2
MAN1113 LEGAL AND RISK ISSUES IN EVENTS MANAGEMENT Compulsory 15 2
MAN1102 EVENT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT Compulsory 15 2
MAN1106 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP Compulsory 15 1
MAN1130 SERVICES MARKETING Compulsory 15 2

Module Selection for Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4

N/A

Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
MAN2168 THE UG LIVE EVENT PROJECT (EVENT PLANNING & MARKETING) Compulsory 15 1
MAN2149 CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR Compulsory 15 1
MAN2163 EVENT SPONSORSHIP AND FUNDRAISING Compulsory 15 2
MAN2169 THE UG LIVE EVENT PROJECT (EVENT DELIVERY & EVALUATION) Compulsory 15 2
MAN2167 EVENT SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Compulsory 15 1
MAN2108 BUSINESS LAW Optional 15 2
MAN2112 MANAGING ORGANISATIONS AND HUMAN RESOURCES Optional 15 2
MAN2130 TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA AND DATA Optional 15 2
MAN2154 APPLIED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN SERVICES Compulsory 15 1

Module Selection for Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5

One module from Semester 1 and 2 module in Semester 2.

Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
MAN3160 BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS Compulsory 15 1
MAN3144 EVENTFUL CITIES AND LEVERAGING EVENTS Compulsory 15 1
MAN3149 LEADERSHIP Optional 15 1
MAN3161 DISSERTATION Optional 30 2
MAN3162 MENTORING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Optional 30 2
MAN3164 HOSPITALITY, TOURISM AND EVENTS CONSULTANCY Optional 30 2
MAN3131 EMPLOYMENT LAW Optional 15 1
MAN3156 STRATEGIC BRAND MANAGEMENT IN EVENT, HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM Optional 15 2
MAN3151 ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE HOSPITALITY, TOURISM AND EVENTS INDUSTRY Optional 15 2
MAN3163 DIGITAL MARKETING IN TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND EVENTS Optional 15 2
MAN3195 EUROPEAN FIELD TRIP Optional 15 1
MAN3196 EVENT INNOVATIONS Compulsory 15 1
MAN3199 CRITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES IN EVENTS Compulsory 15 2
MAN3169 BUSINESS PLAN Optional 30 2

Module Selection for Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6

Students need to take one optional module in Semester 1 and choose one 30 credit module and one 15 credit optional module in Semester 2.

In order to select MAN3131 (Employment Law) students must have taken MAN2108 (Business Law) in their second year.

Professional Training Year (PTY) -

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
MANP006 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (FULL-YEAR WORK) Core 120 Year-long
MANP008 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (WORK-STUDY 50/50) Core 120 Year-long

Module Selection for Professional Training Year (PTY) -

N/A

Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity

Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics Y
Professional Training Year (PTY) Y
Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) Y Yes
Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) N
Study exchange (Level 5) Y
Dual degree N

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Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2022/3 academic year.