Events play a significant role in human interaction and contribute in their own creative way to a region’s economic activity, culture, and sports. They provide entertainment and experiences, while also serving strategic goals at a business level. This postgraduate study programme specialises in the organisation and management of Events and aims to transform students into professional project managers of large-scale events as well as small or niche events. From planning to communication and tackling unforeseen situations, students develop specialised skills in coordinating and organising an event down to every detail.

Our innovative MA Event Management is a postgraduate tourism and hospitality programme that has been developed in collaboration with the University of Derby, a TOP3 UK University for Hospitality, Tourism and Events studies (Guardian University Guide 2023) and with the contribution of leading professionals – members of the School of Tourism & Hospitality’s Advisory Board at the College. It allows students to delve into all aspects of tourism and hospitality management, enabling them to focus on the areas they prefer to specialise in and apply their knowledge in the real world.

What you will learn

In the Event Management course, students will be able to design, organise, and implement events of all kinds and scales, from conferences and sport events to fashion shows, concerts, and exhibitions, utilising modern risk management and human resource management practices at an international level.

The programme fosters a comprehensive understanding of the event organisation process, cultivating communication and marketing skills, teamwork, and coordination while stimulating creativity through experiential workshops and case studies, encouraging innovation. Simultaneously, students acquire essential knowledge and skills in management, strategic administration, and sustainable development in the contemporary business environment, enabling them to advance their careers in a particularly competitive and lucrative industry.

The programme is conducted in collaboration with leading Greek and international tourism businesses and hospitality enterprises, offering participants the opportunity to undertake projects and paid leadership positions, guided by established industry professionals.