| Course Name |
Cultural Event Management |
| Course Provider |
Institute of Art Design & Technology |
| Course Code |
DL906 |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ)
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Major |
Institute of Art Design and Technology |
Level 9 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening, Online or Distance, Weekend |
| Location (Districts) |
Dun Laoghaire |
| Qualification Letters |
PGDip |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Apply:
via Springboard
via IADT
Start Date: 28/9/2021
End Date: 13/5/2022 |
| Application Date |
Application Deadline:
Springboard Deadline: 05/07/2021
IADT Deadline:
Round 1: 4.00pm Thursday 27th May 2021
Round 2: 4.00pm Wednesday 25th August 2021
*Round 2 is subject to available places. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1 year. Tuesday 6pm-9pm, Thursday 6pm-9pm + approximately 8-10 Saturdays 10am-4pm. Weekday evening classes will be hosted online. |
| Entry Requirements |
Minimum Entry Requirements
Undergraduate qualification of 2nd Class Honours or higher at Honours Degree level.
Applicants may be considered provided they can demonstrate Honours Degree equivalence which can be verified through the RPL (recognition of prior learning) process.
Shortlisted applicants may be called for interview.
Two references must also support your application. |
| Number of Places |
20 |
| Interview |
Yes |
| Comment |
Springboard+
Springboard+ is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF programme for employability, inclusion and learning 2014-2020. |
| Course Content |
Expand+Postgrad Diploma in Business Cultural Event Management.
This postgraduate diploma in business in Cultural Event Management (Level 9 - 60 credits) addresses the specific needs of the Cultural and Creative industries. The business modules are contex...
Hide-Postgrad Diploma in Business Cultural Event Management.
This postgraduate diploma in business in Cultural Event Management (Level 9 - 60 credits) addresses the specific needs of the Cultural and Creative industries. The business modules are contextualised to the cultural sector and you will develop core business skills in event management.
This course is free for eligible job-seekers and offered at a significantly subsidised rate for those in employment via the Higher Education Authority Springboard+ initiative.
Springboard+ is open to eligible job-seekers, home-makers and individuals in employment.
What is Cultural Event Management?
The CCI sector is regarded as a significant contributor to the Irish economy and includes not just ‘cultural’ industries but also ‘creative’ industries. This course provides the transferable and transversal skills identified by the Expert Skills group as relevant for the labour market.
This programme will be delivered on Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 6.00 – 9.00pm online. There will be classes every second Saturday 10 – 4pm with attendance once a month on campus. On successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:
Understand and critically evaluate the structure and functioning of the cultural and creative industries in Ireland.
Apply key business skills and analysis to cultural events including: event management, strategic management, strategic marketing, HR, Finance and fundraising, and Law.
Analyse and critically evaluate cultural policy and the social and economic impacts of cultural events at national, regional and local level.
Conceptualise, plan and develop appropriate business models for cultural events, diagnose problems and identify solutions relating to cultural events.
Conduct sectoral research, analyse and present findings.
Work as part of a team and/or individually.
Think critically in light of social, cultural, philosophical and ethical business issues as they relate to cultural event management.
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| Subjects Taught |
What modules will I study?
Cultural Event Management
Strategic Management
Digital Marketing
Cultural Policy
Business Management |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Future careers
– Work as a cultural event manager in a variety of arts organisation or in the festival sector
– Work with an event management company providing services to a wide range of clients
– Be a freelance manager/cultural entrepreneur or a specialist manager within the cultural industries (e.g. music promoter)
– Continue your studies to Masters and/or PhD level in Ireland or abroad. |
| Further Enquiries |
Paraic McQuaid
Programme Chair
Phone: +353 1 239 4946
Email: paraic.mcquaid@iadt.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
| International Students |
Web Page - Click Here |
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