Cultural Event Management
This Master of business in Cultural Event Management (Level 9 - 90 credits) addresses the specific needs of the Cultural and Creative industries. The business modules are contextualised to the cultural sector and you will develop core business skills in event management.
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Institute of Art Design and Technology |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | Institute of Art Design and Technology | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
18 months
Tuesdays and Thursdays online, 6- 9.30pm and every second Saturdays all day, with on campus presence at least one Saturday a month.
Entry Requirements
Min Entry Requirements
Undergraduate qualification of 2nd Class Honours or higher at Honours Degree level.
Applicants may be considered provided they can demonstrate Honours Degree equivalence which can be verified through the RPL (recognition of prior learning) process.
Two references must also support your application.
Portfolio: No
Careers / Further progression
Future careers
– Work as a cultural event manager in a variety of arts organisation or in the festival sector.
– Work with an event management company providing services to a wide range of clients.
– Be a freelance manager/cultural entrepreneur or a specialist manager within the cultural industries (e.g. music promoter).
– Continue your studies to Masters and/or PhD level in Ireland or abroad.
Further information
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EU students: €7,000 in total, payable as €4,500 in 2023/24 and €2,500 in 2024/25
International Fee: €16,000
2024 Applications are now open
IADT operates a rolling admissions policy for graduate taught courses, with decisions issued in 4 weeks after a submitted and complete application is received.
An application is incomplete until you provide all required items on the checklist (including the application fee, if applicable).
Generally, courses will remain open to applications until all places are filled.
What is Cultural Event Management?
The CCI sector is regarded as a significant contributor to the Irish economy and includes not just ‘cultural’ industries but also ‘creative’ industries. This course provides the transferable and transversal skills identified by the Expert Skills group as relevant for the labour market.
What modules will I study?
Cultural Event Management
Strategic Management
Digital Marketing
Cultural Policy
Business Management
Business Research Methods
Research Project
On successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:
Understand and critically evaluate the structure and functioning of the cultural and creative industries in Ireland.
Apply key business skills and analysis to cultural events including: event management, strategic management, strategic marketing, HR, Finance and fundraising, and Law.
Analyse and critically evaluate cultural policy and the social and economic impacts of cultural events at national, regional and local level.
Conceptualise, plan and develop appropriate business models for cultural events, diagnose problems and identify solutions relating to cultural events.
Conduct sectoral research, analyse and present findings.
Work as part of a team and/or individually.
Think critically in light of social, cultural, philosophical and ethical business issues as they relate to cultural event management.
Dr.Therese Moylan
Phone: +353 1 239 4623
Email: therese.moylan@iadt.ie
Admissions
Phone: +353 1 239 4612
Email: admissions@iadt.ie