Msc International Events Management in EM Normandie Business School, France

Msc International Events Management in EM Normandie Business School

Presentation

The Events Industry is a dynamic and fast-growing sector that requires a specific knowledge in the Events environment, Project Management, Marketing and Financial aspects in order to be successful.

The MSc International Events Management Programme enables students to acquire the theoretical knowledge, field expertise and competencies required to take up positions in the Events sector in France or abroad.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the events environment and its challenges
• Identify the role of events in the marketing mix
• Implement the stages in the management of an event project 
• Develop key soft skills to thrive in events management 
• Extend your expertise by putting in practice the knowledge

Strong Points

• Partnership with professional organisations in the Events Industry: ANAé (Association des Agences de Communication Evènementielle) and Club Des Créateurs d'Evènements Grands Publics
• A network of professionals in the Events Industry at the students disposal: Business Dating Sessions with professionals and alumni in the business 
• A programme sponsored by a well-known professional in the industry every year (in 2016: Zdenka Conslant, Sales and Events Manager for Disneyland Business Solutions)
• A programme accredited by national and international agencies (AACSB, BSIS, CGE)
• Courses given entirely in English, while students are based in France in a very international environment
• Cohorts of a manageable size with close personalised supervision
• Being in the heart of major international events (residential seminar in Las Vegas-USA)

General information about the employment market

Since 2017, the Events Industry has seen increased demand for business seminars, conferences, conventions, etc. The scope of these events explains their success and the market’s vibrancy. As a result, the Events Industry is recruiting people who can handle projects from strategy all the way to production.

Career Prospects

Positions in Events: Events Communication and Marketing Agencies, actors of Events Services (design, Logistics, Convention Centres,...), Communication Departments:

• Head of Events Projects in Agencies, Hotels, Convention Centres
• Head of Event Communication
• Head of Media Relations
• Customer Executive - Business Developer... 

Graduate employment data based on 2019 employability survey

• 96% net employment rate
• 50% in executive employment
• 70% on permanent contracts
• 67% of graduates found a job before graduation, 78% within 2 months.
• Average gross annual salary including bonuses for the last 4 Master’s year groups: €35K

Know more about Studying in France

Tuition Fees in France (1st Year Average)	MBA: Euro 18344 | MS: Euro 7880 | MIM: Euro 14210 | BBA: Euro 10464 | MFin: Euro 17960 | BSc: Euro 15373
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in France	Euros 600 to 800 Per Month
Entrance Exams in France	TOEFL: 83 | IELTS: 6 | PTE: 62 | GRE: 301 | GMAT: 540 One can also Study in France without IELTS
Work and Study in France	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in France	2 Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in France	99 Euros
Student Visa in France	Depending on your purpose i.e. whether you are going for a visit, for pursuing higher education or for work, there are 3 types of visas i.e. Schengen Student Visa, Visa to sit in Placement test and Long Stay Visa.
Intakes in France	There are Two Intakes in France: Fall (September) and Spring (January/March)
Top Job Sectors in France	Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Engineering, Tourism & Hospitality, Fashion.
Economy in France	GDP Growth of 2.3% (2017) 1.7% (2018) 1.2% (2019), 5.5% (2021e) 7th Largest Economy of the World by Nominal