Event management is a diverse field, as no two events are ever the same. The type and scale of the event will greatly influence the specific requirements of the event manager, so many event management programs include information on how to produce various kinds of events.

Students who hold some secondary education credentials and wish to enter a specific profession might find themselves best served by a graduate diploma program. These courses often take a focused look at a subject over the period of one or two years.

Part time learning allows one to obtain part-time degrees even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at his or own pace, gradually accumulating credits which count towards final qualification.