Event Management

Event management is the application of project management to the creation of development of festivals, events and conferences. Event management is considered one of the strategic marketing and communication tools by companies of all sizes. The industry includes events of all sizes from the Olympics down to a breakfast meeting for ten business people.

Key to Success

To be successful you should have/ develop:

Service oriented mind
Festival Mind
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Emotional stability in crisis situation
Ability to handle stressful situations
Creativity
Ready for hard work
Good team spirit

Scope and Opportunities

An event can be:

1) Social / life–cycle events

2) Education and career events

3) Sports events

4) Entertainment events

5) Political events

6) Corporate events

7) Religious events

As compared to other segments in the market Event Management industry is quite new to the Indian market, approximately eight to ten years old in India and is in the process of gaining momentum. In today’s frantic, time-chasing world, event management has actually become a viable career option. With each year passing by, an increasing number of job openings are available.

It is a kind of group task, companies have structured their organizations to employ people in various departments required to organize a successful event.

Event management has become one of the most strongly rising careers in India today. Event management is considered to be a fascinating and thrilling profession that requires a lot of toil and energy. Industry experts see enormous job opportunities in this field.

Lifestyle & Social Status

It is indoor as well as outdoor activity
No limits to your working hours
It’s glamorous and thrilling field
Once you move at higher level the social status increases

Job Profile

Event Management work involves visualization, creativity, meticulous planning and venue management. It is gaining momentum because of the demand for socializing. Now, most events are organized or host by event management companies under the supervision of experts.

Look for vendors, sound technicians, set designers, florists, etc.

Event managers have to conceptualize an occasion, keeping in mind the objectives of the client, plan the event, co-ordinate with different agencies to organize it, seek permission from government authorities, visualize the stage design and arrange for performers and media promoters for the event.

Skill Sets

Judgment and Decision Making
Negotiation skills
Planning skills
Attention to details
Communication skills
Courtesy
Managing Stress

Work Value

Relationships
Team Work
Support
Service

Current Job Scenario

The current size of the event management industry in India is about Rs 1000 crore plus. Indian people tend to spend good amount of money on Events like Birthday party, Graduation day, Bachelor’s party, Engagement, Wedding, Anniversary, Retirement day, etc. This has created a very big job market for event management in India.

Today, event management companies have vacancies for various profiles, including marketing, 3-D designing, production, public relations, promotions, brand development, printing, exhibitions, telemarketing, administration, etc.

Apart from working with big event management companies one can start his own unit also.

Top Recruiters

Percept D Mark
Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
DNA Networks Pvt. Ltd.
Cineyug Entertainment
Cox and King
TCI Consultancy Services and ‘e’ Events

Course Synopsis

Course Options	Diploma in Event Management (DEM)	Post-Graduate Diploma in Event Management (PGDEM)
Academic Eligibility	10+2 in any discipline	Graduates in any discipline
Fees	Rs. 50K to Rs. 1lakh	Rs. 50K to Rs. 1lakh
Expenditure in Metro and Tier-1	Rs. 2lakhs to Rs. 2.5lakhs	Rs. 2lakhs to Rs. 2.5lakhs
Expenditure in Tier-2	Rs. 1.75lakhs to Rs. 2lakhs	Rs. 1.75lakhs to Rs. 2lakhs
Duration	6 months to 1 Year	6 months to 1 Year
Mode	Regular	Regular
Specialization
Approved	NA	NA
Affiliation	Autonomous	Autonomous
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