Event Management
Event Management is a growing and exciting industry worldwide. In this one-year innovative course, you will acquire practical and theoretical skills enabling you to participate in and to coordinate an event from inception to completion.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
The course is targeted at students who have an interest in this industry sector, are capable of demonstrating their ability to work as part of a team and are willing to become involved in planning and participating in events during the college year. Students will be interviewed as part of the application process.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
Students who successfully complete this course may apply through the Higher Education Links Scheme to a range of third-level courses, including:
• Event Management - TUD (TU954)
• Tourism and Digital Marketing – TUD (TU953)
• Business - TUD (TU932)
• Arts Management – IADT (DL822)
• Business - Applied Entrepreneurship - IADT (DL701)
• Marketing, Innovation and Technology - DCU (DC240)
Further information
Course commencement date: 07/09/2026.
All PLC courses have a non-refundable €50 acceptance/registration fee. In addition to this fee, please note that specialist training costs, material costs, or professional fees may apply to some courses.
Full information about the supports available for students on further education courses is available at www.studentfinance.ie
Apply online. See "Application Weblink" above.
Event Management is a growing and exciting industry worldwide. In this one-year innovative course, you will acquire practical and theoretical skills enabling you to participate in and to coordinate an event from inception to completion. The course has a very practical focus where students gain hands-on experience in event management preparing them for employment and/or further studies. Stillorgan College is unique in offering this multi-disciplined course. Students are taught by staff with industry backgrounds in business, marketing, media and design. As well as event-specific subjects such as Event Production, students will gain a business award covering Digital Marketing, PR, Desktop Publishing, Digital Presentations, Personal and Professional Development.
Erasmus+
Eligible students may also be selected for work experience abroad under the Erasmus+ programme.
Certification: NFQ Level 5 QQI Award in Business Studies 5M2102.
Event Management Principles & Practices
Hands-On approach to Event Production
Marketing & PR Techniques
Overview of Web Design
Desktop Publishing Methods
Digital Marketing
Business Administration Skills
Safety & Health Best Practice
Communication Methods
Customer Relations
Opportunity for Work Experience
5M2102 - Business Studies.
Dublin College Stillorgan,
Old Dublin Road, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin, A94 P861
t: 01 288 0704
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