Diploma In Event Management

The Diploma in Event Management is designed to prepare students for the challenges of a dynamic and demanding event industry, aligned with the Industrial Revolution 4.0 and sustainable development goals. The program’s curriculum provides students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in event management, which are essential for their future careers. Students will learn how to plan and execute successful events, with a focus on sustainable event practices and technology-driven operations. The program also covers a range of subjects, including communication, entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, risk management, event technology, human resources, and business event management.

Academic Requirements:

Any one of these:

• SPM/O-Level: Pass SPM with a minimum of 3 credits (C)

• STPM: Pass with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.00)

• STAM: Pass with a minimum Grade Maqbul

• UEC: Pass with a minimum of 3 credits

• Matriculation/Foundation: Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.0

• SKM Level 3: Pass

• Certificate: Meet Malaysia MQF Level 3

• Other equivalent qualifications: To be reviewed by the faculty on a case-to-case basis

English Language Requirements:

For Local Students:

• MUET: Band 2

• SPM English: Grade B+

• UEC English Language: Grade A2

• TOEFL IBT: 30-31

• IELTS: Band 4.0

• 1119/O-Level/IGCSE: Grade C

• Cambridge English Qualification Test / Linguaskill: 140

• Pearson Test: 36

• CEFR: B1 (with at least 2 skills at B1)

For International Students:

• Cambridge Linguaskill: 140

• IELTS: Band 4.0

• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests: 140

• TOEFL IBT: 30-31

• Pearson Test of English: 36

• MUET: Band 2

• CEFR: B1 (with at least 2 skills at B1)

• 1119/O-Level/IGCSE: Grade C

Year 1

• Introduction to Management
• Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry
• Fundamentals of Marketing
• Event Design and Production
• Hospitality and Tourism Communications
• Responsible Events Management
• Fundamentals of the Events Industry
• Customer Service in Hospitality and Tourism
• Cultural, Arts, and Festival Management
• Introduction to Human Resource Management
• Special Interest Tourism
• Technology for Events
• Graphic Design and Photography

Year 2

• Integrated Marketing Communication for Events
• Business Events
• Event Risk Management
• Introduction to Accounting
• Cross Cultural Studies
• Community Services in Tourism Destination
• Entrepreneurship
• Managing Event Venues
• Public Relation for Events Industry
• Industry Placement

Elective (Choose One)

• Japanese, German, Mandarin, Korean, or French Language

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

For Malaysian students:

1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
   (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)

For foreign students:

1. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 2
   (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2)

All students:

1. U2 - Learning Skills and Career Development
2. U2-Integrity and Anti-Corruption (Integriti dan Antirasuah)