Swiss School of Higher Education, Bachelor, Event Management

The Bachelor of Arts Program in Event Management explores the concepts, characteristics, and management of local and international events in various locations. It focuses on what makes an event successful and includes aspects of creation, planning, finance, marketing, operations, and human resources. The Event Management course is designed to offer a mix of lectures, case studies, workshops, guest speakers and interactive sessions; and provides an opportunity for practical application of theory and the experience of delivering a live event. The World of Events Demand is growing in Special Events, Meetings, Conferences, Exhibitions and Sports. There are 205 million people who currently work in the Event and Sport business worldwide…and growing. Events and festivals are an economic and social driver for many companies, cities, regions and countries. Examples of Career Opportunities Pro Sports Teams; International Sport Governing Bodies: IOC, FIS, UEFA, FIFA, FIBA; Music and Art Festivals (Tomorrowland, Burning Man, Glastonbury); Brands and sponsorships (Red Bull, Omega, Rolex); Arenas (O2, Allianz Arena); Theme parks (Disney, Four Flags, EURO Park); Movies; TV production; Language: English Duration: 6 semesters (3 years): 5 semesters + internship*/thesis Start dates: October and February Credits: 185 ECTS** Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration Major in Event Management *The best students get the opportunity to do internship during the last semester of the program **Credits can be transferred from your previous University’s program