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MS Event Management at Iowa State University

Iowa State University, United States

Programme overview

The M.S. in Event Management (on campus or online) prepares students for careers in planning, organizing and managing events, combining theory with practical skills across corporate, hospitality, sports, entertainment and nonprofit sectors.

Faculty: Graduate College  |  Department: Department of Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management  |  Duration: Median time to degree 1.8 years  |  Intake: Summer/fall and spring  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ames, IA, United States

Career pathways

Event planning and management across corporate, hospitality, sports, entertainment and nonprofit sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College requirements: 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) Academic Records/Transcripts Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.) Proof of English Proficiency. Programme-specific requirements: Statement of purpose Three letters of recommendation Copy of transcripts Proof of English proficiency (if applicable) Program Requires GRE: No Program Requires GMAT: No

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants include Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. International undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted up to one year before the intended start date; applying at least six to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended.

Graduate application fee: $60 for domestic applicants and $100 for international applicants (nonrefundable), a separate fee for each program applied to; some programs postpone fee collection until after review. Deadlines are set by each graduate program.

Apply through the official page: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/online/

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