Bachelor Of Business In Event Management With Public Relations in Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Ireland

Bachelor Of Business In Event Management With Public Relations in Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology

The aim of this award is to provide relevant, professional education for students on all aspects of the planning, marketing and management of events and public relations programmes in this multifaceted industry.

Career Opportunities

Graduates with this qualification can expect to find employment in a variety of event, PR and entertainment enterprises including:

• Conference and convention centres
• Charitable non-profit organisations
• National and regional tourism organisations
• Hotels
• Public relations firms
• Event management agencies
• Sports and leisure centres
• Community development organisations
• Arts and music festivals
• Multinational companies
• Public sector organisations

In addition, there are opportunities for graduates in consultancy, self- employment, research and postgraduate education.

Follow-on Studies: 

Graduates may progress to the final year of the Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Event Management with PR, the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Hotel and Catering Management or to the Bachelor of Business (Honours).

Work Placement

• Upon completion of exams in year two, students undertake an accredited thirty week industrial placement. This placement is organised by the LINKS office in conjunction with the student.
• If students are considering an international career, the college would encourage students to study an international language during their three years of study and to complete their international placement in a location that supports the development of the language.

The College has extensive international links with hotels, tourism organisations and educational organisations and is an active member of the Association of Irish Festival Events (AOIFE).