Event Management Scope

After the MBA programme, graduates have two options- start up own company/venture or join an event management firm. Qualified event management professionals are in demand these days and are recruited by event management companies big and small. So, by being part of such a company, graduates may get the opportunity to be a part of the team that manages events like- corporate events, seminars, fashion shows, product launches, press meetings, concerts, award ceremonies, exhibitions, weddings, family events, birthday parties, adventure tours and events etc.
Graduates may find job posts such as- Assistant Manager, Safety Manager, Hospitality Executive, Travel Manager, PR Executive, Marketing Manager, Staff Manager, etc. in event management firms. Starting salary is generally around 25-40k rupees per month.
Some common job posts and opportunities available are-
Event Coordinator
Celebrity Manager
Logistics Management Expert
Consultant
Creative Director (Events)
Finance Manager
Event Planner
Resource Purchase Manager
Event Manager/Assistant Manager
Brand Management Professional
Marketing Manager
Hospitality Manager.

Scope of event management:
There are plenty of jobs in this industry. In spite of the current global economic slowdown, the event management industry has continued to grow in leaps and bounds. There are plenty of events: weddings, birthday parties, talent hunt and reality shows, fashion and cultural shows, academic and sports meets, religious functions, corporate events, conferences and so on. Talented youngsters who want to leave their mark in this industry have numerous avenues. You can join an event management company or a media house that specializes in event management activities. Once you have garnered ample experience you can either start working in the capacity of a freelancer or event set up your own events business. Regards.

Hi Ilma,
Event management has cropped up as one of the most profitable and best career opportunities. The number of companies/individuals organizing and hosting events has been growing rapidly in the recent years. In order to become an event manager in a good company or firm, you must have an MBA degree along with good public relations. Having a degree in public relations with Masters in marketing will be an advantageous point for this kind of profession. You can work as an event manager in companies such as Wizcraft, television channels such as Zee TV, coordinate fashion shows for event management companies such as Lakme and organize award ceremonies for magazines such as Filmfare. You can also work as a public relation executive in different advertisement and media houses as well as tourism sector. You can work also as a coordinator and event manager in companies such as DNA Network, CNBC TV, Percept D mark, Oglivy & Mather.

Hi Apoorva, event management courses can be found in associate's and Bachelor's degree programs in meeting and event management, hospitality or tourism. Some degree programs offer online training. Certificate programs, both undergraduate and graduate, offer courses in event management without general education requirements.
Concepts one could expect to study in event management courses include:
Fundraising and sponsorship
Catering and hospitality management
Meeting management
Financial management
Contract management
Public relations and promotions
Food service management
Tourism
Some programs include an internship. Graduate event management certificate programs are geared towards
the students with business or marketing backgrounds.
All the best.