Diploma in Events Management
Dubai College of Tourism
Key Information
Campus location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
AED 25,000 / per year *
Application deadline
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* per year
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Introduction
The key to a successful event is the organization, planning, and execution. Our focus lies in empowering you in these areas. With the range of jobs and career prospects on offer in Dubai, a qualification from DCT will present you with exciting career prospects.
Given Dubai's unprecedented growth, the city has evolved into an epicenter for high-profile events. In 2015, Dubai hosted 544 unique entertainment events, ranging from cultural shows, art events, festivals, and concerts to spectator sports events. Business conventions, trade conferences, and DWTC events contributed 3.1% to Dubai's GDP and supported 80,460 jobs in 2015.
The one-year Certificate program combines theory and practical education to cover topics such as Event Registration, Event Staging Coordination, Event Venue, and Site Selection, and Meeting Organisation and Management among others.
Upon completion, students can continue their studies with our Diploma in Events Management for an additional year to build on these skills to give graduates all the tools required to master all the facets of Events Management.
Course Structure
Year One | Certificate in Events (Level 4)
During the one-year Certificate in Events program students study the following subjects as core units which provide the fundamental business and academic skills required in any Events related position:
- Cultural Awareness and Workplace Communication
- International Computer Driving License (ICDL)
- Business Fundamentals
- Service Skills Fundamentals
- Financial Accounting and Control
- Sustainability
Event students will also study specialized units providing them with tailored content that prepares them for working within Dubai’s events industry. The units are:
- Introduction to Events
- Preparing for a career in Events
- MICE
- Introduction to the Tourism Industry (short)
- Event Site Selection
- Event Operations
- Events Capstone Project
- Industry Internship
Year Two | Diploma in Events Management (Level 5)
Upon successful completion of the certificate program, students can choose to progress to the Diploma in Events Management program, which requires an additional year of study. The Diploma focuses on teaching students more supervisory, teamwork, and leadership skills. You will also have the opportunity to tailor your studies to suit your career aspirations through a selection of optional modules and complete a longer industry internship placement of at least 4 months.
Students study the following subjects during the Diploma Of Events Management:
- Event Project Management
- Event Tourism
- Digital Marketing
- Supervising and Leading a Team
- Business Communication
- Industry Internship
Please note the Diploma program is only available to those students who have successfully completed the one-year certificate program.
Course Features
- Site Visits
- Guest Lectures from Industry Experts /Connections
- Industry Links/Connections
- Careers Service - Preparing for a career in Tourism
- Industry Expertise – teachers
- Practical group work and assignments
- Network with industry professionals
- One month Internship
- Volunteering Opportunities
Course Details
Certificate Program
- Total Credit Hours: 68 hours
- Fees: 25,000 AED
Diploma Program
- Total Credit Hours: 22 hours
- Fees: 25,000 AED