Diploma in Events Management

(R3/1015/4/0001)(06/29)(A10498)

Intakes

  • February, April, September

Duration

  • 2 years (full time)

Accreditation

  • Certified by Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Career Prospects

  • Charity fundraiser / Sponsorship management
  • Exhibition manager
  • Event designer
  • Logistics / Venue / Event space manager
  • NGO management
  • Project manager
  • Sales / Marketing manager
  • Talent / Stage director

Graduates of the Diploma in Events Management can choose to enter the workforce after completion of the diploma or undertake degree studies at Sunway University, subject to terms and conditions.

  • BSc (Hons) in Conventions and Events Management
  • BSc (Hons) in International Hospitality Management
  • BSc (Hons) in Culinary Management

Year 1

Additional MOHE Compulsory General Studies Subjects

  • For local students:
    - Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
    - Community Service for Planetary Health
    - Integrity and Anti-Corruption
    - Moral Education 
    - Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu) 

  • For international students:
    - Community Service for Planetary Health
    - Integrity and Anti-Corruption
    - Malay Language for Communication 1
    - Moral Education

Year 1

Year 2

  • Business Environment
  • Communication Skills
  • Events Operations I
  • Events Operations ll 
  • Hospitality Management
  • Incentive Tours Management
  • Internship 
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship
  • Principles of Accounting

Year 1

  • Business English l
  • Business English ll
  • Conventions and Exhibitions
  • Events Support Services 
  • Events Graphic Design 
  • Technology for Events 
  • International Cultural Studies
  • Introduction to Events Management  
  • Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Industry 
  • Principles of Marketing 
  • Publicity for Events
  • Sales Management for Events 

Programme Structure

Pathway: Diploma > Degree

Requirements

Entry Requirements

  • SPM / SPMV / O-Level: Pass with minimum 3 credits
  • UEC: Pass with minimum 3 Grade Bs


English Language Requirements

  • Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP): Pass Level 3
  • IELTS or equivalent: 5.0 


Other Qualification

Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis.


The theoretical component of the programme enhances the learning experience through practical applications in project management. Ultimately, the learning of crucial knowledge and technical skills will lead to the development of key practical business skills involved in designing, marketing and managing events. 

Essential practical experience will be gained through a 20-week industry internship. Graduates are awarded two certificates; one from Sunway University and another from Le Cordon Bleu, a leading institution in culinary and hospitality.