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ItÕs also ranked inside the top 20 of the Guardian University League Table 2018 for tourism, hospitality and event management. Our Event Management (Hons) course, offered byÊUniversity of Hertfordshire, draws on the latest theories and global case studies to explore why some events succeed and others fail. YouÕll learn about event marketing, risk and security and hospitality operations. YouÕll also have the chance to study abroad in one of our partner universities worldwide and to take an optional six-month internship at Walt Disney World, Florida, and study at the University of California Riverside.

Partnerships and opportunities

Here at Hertfordshire Business School, weÕre firmly focused on enterprise and employability. ThatÕs why, throughout this degree, we give you opportunities to gain valuable, real-world work experience with innovative events organisations specialising in sports, concerts, festivals and corporate functions.

WeÕll help you find summer internships, take up fascinating work shadowing opportunities and even go on an optional year-long work placement between your Second and Third Year. In the past, our students have completed placements with leading businesses and charities including Walt Disney, Bluehat Group, the British Fashion Council, Givergy and Hope for Children.

You can also choose to broaden your horizons by spending a year studying at one of our partner universities in Europe, North America or Australia. We have optional language modules you can take before you go and you can even choose to study abroad for half the year and work there for the other half Ð getting the best of both worlds.

In fact, our partnership with Walt Disney and the University of California Riverside gives you the chance to study and work in the USA on a fantastic internationally renowned programme.

However you choose to spend your year abroad, itÕs a life-changing adventure and youÕll come back with exceptional, career-boosting experiences and skills.

Why choose this course?

• Launch your event management career with a respected degree, ranked 5th in its field in the Guardian University League Table 2017.
• Graduate with great prospects: 90% of graduates from this course are working or in further study within six months.
• Work or study overseas for a year, bringing back skills and experiences that really stand out to potential employers.
• Get valuable hands-on experience working with businesses in the event industry.

• Work on live event projects and use real-world case studies to get to grips with the latest industry practice.

Careers

WeÕre extremely proud to say that 90% of graduates from HertfordshireÕs BA Event Management degree are employed or in further study just six months after completing the course.

Our graduates go on to careers including events planning, hospitality management and marketing, often working for large travel companies, hospitality businesses and airlines. Thanks to their strong employability, enterprise and interpersonal skills, they have an average salary of £19,000 six months after graduating.