Bachelor of Communication (Event Management)

Programme summary  Career opportunities  Courses & timetables  Admission requirements

[BC]

7, 360 3.0
Full-time for three years or part-time options available. Honours programme full-time for four years
Starts February or July
20 places
CA2171
Mt Albert campus

NZ$ 4861

International fees

Programme summary

Want to work in event management? Develop the skills for a communications career in events planning and management, conference management, sponsorship and fundraising, and the hospitality and entertainment industries. Includes work experience.

Are you interested in a career in event management? There’s a real need for vibrant, creative and dedicated people who are great organisers, good communicators and have an eye for detail. Throughout the Bachelor of Communication (Event Management) you develop a broad knowledge base, giving you the flexibility to perform the wide variety of tasks expected of communications graduates.

Highlights

  • Unitec is currently the only tertiary provider in New Zealand offering a communication degree majoring in event management.
  • Work placements in your final year with organisations such as The Edge, Greenpeace, Juice TV or Television New Zealand.
  • Experienced lecturers from a broad range of communications-related backgrounds.
  • Regular visits from high-profile guest lecturers from across the communications and event management industries.
  • Part-time study options available.