Overview
MBA in Event Management (Master of Business Administration in Event Management) is a 2-year postgraduate programme in hospitality management (event management). It covers event planning and design, venue and vendor management, event marketing, budgeting and risk management.
Course Details
- Level: Postgraduate (PG)
- Duration: 2 years
MBA in Event Management is listed as a 2-year programme. Confirm the structure with the institute.
Eligibility
A bachelor's degree from a recognised university, with the minimum marks set by the institute; a relevant hospitality or tourism degree is preferred for specialised masters.
Admission
Most B-schools use CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, NMAT or SNAP, followed by group discussion and interview; state universities use state tests such as MAH-CET, TANCET or KMAT, and some accept CUET (PG). Check each institute's notice.
Registration & Recognition
There is no statutory licence for hospitality, tourism or culinary graduates. Certain activities need licences or approvals (for example travel agents and tour operators register with the Ministry of Tourism or state bodies, and food businesses follow FSSAI rules). Check that the institute is recognised by the university, NCHM or the relevant board.
What You Will Learn
The programme covers event planning and design, venue and vendor management, event marketing, budgeting and risk management.
Where You Can Work
Typical settings include hotels, resorts and restaurants, airlines and airports, cruise lines, travel and tour companies, event and wedding companies, food and catering businesses, tourism departments and your own venture.
Career Options
Graduates can work as event manager or planner, wedding and corporate-event manager, event marketing professional. Roles, pay and requirements vary by employer, city and experience.
After This Course
You can move on to an MBA or a specialised master's, hospitality and tourism management roles, or your own venture.
Good to Know
Specialisations are offered at selected institutes; check which ones your target institute offers.