Your Career in Event Management

All industries need to reach out to people and the easiest way is through events. Event management companies specialise in organising events for a specific audience to convey a message. These could be promotional or cause oriented events

Event management professionals organise events from conceptualising to the final stage. It comprises of various parts including - visualizing, planning, budgeting, organizing and executing. Events such as fashion shows, musical concerts, corporate seminars, exhibitions, wedding celebrations, theme parties, product launching etc are always in demand.

Though a degree is not a concern for the enthusiasts, the passion and zeal for the profession is a must. Various diplomas and certificate courses are offered for this field.

Various undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma programmes are available including:

• Facility Management
• Diploma in Event Management
• PG Diploma in Event Management
• Diploma in Event Management
• M.B.A. (Media & Event Management)
• Certificate Course in Event Management in Kolhapur
• Diploma Program in Event Management
• Event Management and Public Relations
• PG Diploma in PR & Event Management

Eligibility:

• 10+2 for UG courses and Graduation for the PG diploma
• Leadership qualities
• Public relations skills
• Marketing and business acumen
• Budgeting skills
• Risk management ability
• Mastery over conceptualising and planning events and implementing the plans
• Creative and Organizational skills

Job prospects and Remuneration:

With many companies resorting to live events and shows, this is an exciting time for event management. The starting salary for professionals can be anywhere between Rs 8,000 and Rs 10,000. Once they establish themselves and have enough experience in the field, event managers could earn anything between Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh or above per event depending on their client. You could also set up your own event management company and working with good companies can give you a cheque of over Rs 50lakh per event!