Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Ara Institute of CanterburyGraduate Diploma in Event Management
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Graduate Certificate or Diploma
Summary
Our qualification is focused on expanding on your event management talents and turning them into an exciting career.
Within our graduate diploma you’ll study all aspects of successful event management, including event planning and management, event logistics, event marketing and sponsorship. You’ll also get real-world experience through running events and an applied event research project.
Please note: The full-time option commences in February only. Part-time up to four years.
Entry criteria
Academic RequirementsA Bachelor's degree in any field excluding event management.
Alternative RequirementsStill want to study but don't meet the Academic Requirements?
If you show that you have equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, you may be able to gain alternative entry.
Note: The number of courses you have to complete for this qualification may be reduced where you have relevant credits from previous study, or evidence of similar learning or experience in the workplace.
English RequirementsWhat if English is not my first Language?
Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic
- 5.5 Listening
- 5.5 Reading
- 5.5 Writing
- 5.5 Speaking
If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study.
- Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives
- English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.
- If you are a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete an Admission and Enrolment form and Ara will contact you regarding a free assessment.
- If you are not a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent resident, please book a PTE Academic test through the Ara Examination Centre or complete an NZQA-approved English language test in your home country.
- IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.
- What if I have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance?
- You do not need to provide additional evidence of English Language skills.
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