International Business with Events Management (top-up)
Sheffield Hallam University
International Business with Events Management (top-up)
Course Summary
**Please note that the information provided relates to the current academic year and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.
Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**
**Course summary:**
- Learn the specific skills needed to create memorable event experiences, both physically and virtually, demonstrating business value for employers and clients
- Study the essential aspects of planning and delivering safe and effective events, from delivering persuasive pitches to delivering the event itself
- Specialise in the event area of your choice
- Take on the challenge of delivering memorable events with the support of experienced tutors.
This course builds on your previous business or events studies and allows you to convert your existing academic credits into a full honours degree. In a fast-growing industry, take on the challenge of delivering memorable events in a wide range of sectors including exhibitions, festivals and experiential marketing.
**How you learn:**
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
You’ll have the option to take part in national and international field trips, site visits and working with external organisations to enhance your engagement and understanding of operating in the international events industry.
You learn through:
- lectures
- seminars
- live events
- guest speakers
- problem solving exercises
- case studies
- individual and group presentations
- directed learning activities
**Applied learning - Live projects**
Live projects form a valuable part of your learning on this course. You will undertake a 20 credit module based on an events management topic, have autonomy to decide on your topic, and will be supported throughout the module with experienced tutors.
**Networking opportunities**
Our links with industry mean you will be able to engage with a wide range of guest speakers from across the events industry. Previous guest speakers have included Martin Green of the London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG), Simon Graveling of Athens 2004, London 2012 and Sochi 2014, David Jamilly of Theme Traders, and Jon Hughes from KPMG.
Course Details - Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
Compulsory modules
Academic And Professional Excellence (Pdp)
Contemporary Issues In International Business
International Business Research Project
Strategic Event Design
Strategic Management For Events
Elective modules
Arts And Entertainment In Society
Events As Marketing And Strategy
Learning Through Mega And Major Events
Course Details – Assessment Method
Coursework
Practical
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
D004
Institution code:
S21
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Normally 120 credits at Level 4 and 120 credits at Level 5 (i.e. a total of 240 credits) from any business, international business or other relevant qualifications. Students will have normally studied a qualification with relevant content at Level 4 and Level 5. Students whose first language is not English will need to demonstrate the entry requirements of the course to which they apply as well as meet the English competence requirements of an overall IELTS score of 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four skills); or equivalent.
Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 at the point of enrolment.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
Our requirements of an overall IELTS score of 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four skills); or equivalent.
Students whose first language is not English will need to demonstrate the entry requirements of the course to which they apply as well as meet the English competence requirements of an overall IELTS score of 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four skills); or equivalent.
