MSc International Events Management at Manchester Metropolitan University

Step into the dynamic world of international events management, where festivals, concerts, conferences and corporate events shape global experiences. The course will prepare you to lead in one of the world’s most exciting and fast-growing industries. You’ll gain advanced knowledge and practical skills to design, deliver and evaluate events that create impact across global, cultural and commercial contexts.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law  |  Department: Department of Operations, Technology, Events and Hospitality Management  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years with internship  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course immerses you in the global events industry through applied, industry-focused learning. You'll work on live briefs, client-based consultancy projects and experiential activities where you can apply your learning while building meaningful professional connections. Year 1 core: Event Operations Management, Leading and Managing Project Teams, The International Event Environment, Event Management in Practice, International Strategic Event Management, Digital Marketing Practice and Innovation, Research Project: Design, Research Project: Reporting and Analysis. Year 2 options: Internship Year.

Career pathways

By the time you graduate, you’ll be equipped to lead with confidence, creativity and conscience. Whether you aim to work in international event agencies, destination management, corporate events or cultural programming, you’ll have the strategic insight and practical expertise as well as the digital fluency and cultural intelligence to excel in the evolving international events industry.

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