Higher Certificate in Event Management | UMP

Entry Level Roles:

• Event Coordinator: Handling the logistics, booking venues, suppliers, and the nitty-gritty of running events.
• Event Assistant: Supporting event managers on all the behind-the-scenes tasks.
• Venue Operations: Working in hotels, conference centers, or event spaces that host a variety of different events.
• Sales/Marketing for Event Suppliers: Representing companies that provide catering, decor, AV equipment, etc.

Possible Specializations:

• Corporate Events: Planning company conferences, product launches, or team-building events.
• Weddings & Social Events: Becoming a sought-after planner of those special celebrations.
• Music Festivals & Concerts: Getting into the buzz of the entertainment industry.
• Sports Event Management: Working on sporting events and tournaments.
• Non-profit & Fundraising Events: Using your skills to support good causes.

Other Possibilities:

• Freelance Event Planner: Becoming your own boss and building your event business.
• Catering or Hospitality Businesses: Branching into the food and beverage side of things.