TOUR07035 2022 Events Project Management

General Details

Full Title
Events Project Management
Transcript Title
Events Project Management
Code
TOUR07035
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
TOUR - 1015 Travel, Tourism & Leisure
Department
MKTS - Marketing, Tourism & Sport
Level
07 - Level 7
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
Start Term
2022 - Full Academic Year 2022-23
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Mr. John Kelleher, Joanna Sweeney
Programme Membership
SG_BINTE_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in International Tourism with Event Management SG_BTEVM_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Tourism with Event Management SG_BTOTR_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Tourism with Event Management SG_BTOUR_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Tourism with Event Management SG_BTOTR_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Tourism with Event Management SG_BINTM_B07 202300 Bachelor of Business in International Tourism with Event Management SG_BINTM_B07 202400 Bachelor of Business in International Tourism with Event Management
Description

This subject will demonstrate critical appreciation of event planning and management practically being able to apply this within the industry setting.

The students taking this module get an opportunity to showcase their event management skills and gain credit for practically delivering an event over the duration of the semester.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

1.

   Demonstrate an awareness of applying event management in real life situations and develop a critical appreciation of applying event design and planning

2.

Display practical knowledge of systems and processes of  event management and monitoring

3.

Interpret key concepts and applications of successful marketing while being able to analyse, interpret, monitor and recommend practical actions for the successful financial management of events

4.

Assess innovations, trends and future development associated with practical event management

Teaching and Learning Strategies

This is 100% CA practical subject.

Students are placed in groups X4/5 & work on the design, implementation & delivery of an event over the semester.

The process is guided through mentoring from the lecturer & in some cases a client for the event who may be an organisation/professional event manager.

Students can also set up their own event. 

Events can be virtual/ face to face or hybrid in nature 

Module Assessment Strategies

   Continuous Assessment                                                                             100%

The subject is a practical application of the previous semester.

  • Design
  • The planning Process
  • Implementation
  • Evaluation                                                                                         50%

       Presentation                                                                                          20%

       Case study report write up                                                                    30%

Students will carry out a series of deliverables to gain marks within this subject.                                                                               

Repeat Assessments

Student must shadow/volunteer at an event over the summer & write up a case study of the event design, implementation, delivery & post event analysis 

Proof of attendance at the event must be submitted via ticket/ photographs/ letter from the event manager

Indicative Syllabus

•1.    The Events Business                                                                                                    

  • Apply an overview of events management  pertaining to real life event (1,2)
  • Distinguish between typologies and characteristics of practical events(1,2,3)
  • Demonstrate size and scope of the practical event (1,2,3,4)
  • Inspect the structure of demand determinant for the event project(1,2,3)
  • Examine the event project within an Irish context (1,2,3)                                                                                  
  • Interpret the structure of the event project within the public, private and voluntary sectors (1, 2, and 3)
  • Examine the third sector, committees and individuals who may be interested in collaboration on project (1, 2, and 3)
  • Demonstrate legalities and insurance pertaining to the event project management (3)

  

2. The event planning process                                                                              

  

  • Analyse the feasibility of the event project (1,2,3)
  • Demonstrate the planning process for events- critical path analysis and Gantt charts  (3)
  • Inspect attendee management for the event project (3)
  • Debate demand and operational planning for the project (3)
  • Examine risk and decision making for the event project (2,3)
  • Implementation of the planning process(2,3,4)
  • Manage the evaluation and monitoring of event as a project (3,5)

 

3. Logistics of event management                                                                          

  • Examine the preparation for the event project ( 3,4,)
  • Use of logistics and support services, creating the ambience (3,4,)
  • Interpret principles and applications of event systems such as ticketing and reservations( 2,3,4)
  • Design operational activities and programming( 4,)
  • Examine the roles of organisational manager and the team involved in the event (3,4)
  • Interpret the factors influencing the number and type of staff (3,4)
  • Relate risk management  and emergency services ( 3,4)
  • Organise monitoring and evaluation for the event project ( 3,4)

  

4. Marketing for the events industry                                                                      

  • Design marketing campaigns for a new event (3,4)
  • Manage cooperative partnerships and strategic alliances (3,4)
  • Examine the marketing event plan and lead timing for the project (3,4)
  • Examine events and the location dynamic (3,4)
  • Re launching  and redesigning campaigns for existing events(3,4)
  • Examine entrepreneurship and innovative marketing techniques (3,4)

                                                                                                                          

5. Financial management for events                                                                       

  • Interpret the economics and evaluation of the event project (3,4)
  • Inspect revenue and cost management for the event project (3,4)
  • Examine approaches in financing the event -sponsorship and public funding applications(3,4,)
  • Examine the allocation of financial resources for the event project ( 3,4,)
  • Interpret I.T. Event management software and application for the event project ( 3,4)

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %

Coursework Assessment

Title Type Form Percent Week Learning Outcomes Assessed
1 Project PBL EVENT DESIGN Coursework Assessment Practical Evaluation 100 % End of Semester 1,2,3,4
             
             

Full Time Mode Workload


Type Location Description Hours Frequency Avg Workload
Lecture Lecture Theatre PBL 4 Weekly 4.00
Independent Learning Online self directed, meetings, group work, event management & planning 3 Weekly 3.00
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours

Required & Recommended Book List

Required Reading
14/11/2016 Events Project Management Routledge

Module Resources

Non ISBN Literary Resources

Carolyn Soutar(2005)Staging  Events: A practical guide Crowood press ltd

Ian Yeoman, Martin Robertson, Jane Ali-Knight, Siobhan Drummond& Una McMahon-Beatie (2004) Festival and events management,An international arts and culture perspective.Butterworth-Heinemann

Freakley,V &R(1996) Essential guide to business in the performing arts . London:Hodder

Journal Resources

Annals of Tourism Research 

International Journal of Event & Festival Management 

International Journal of Event Management Research 

URL Resources

http://www.aikenpromotions.com/

http://www.imro.ie/

http://www.aoifeonline.com/

http://grooveyard.ie/

http://www.failteireland.ie/

www.pobal.ie

http://www.artscouncil.ie/home/

http://fundit.ie

Other Resources

Bowdin. G, Allen. J, O'Toole. W, Harris. R & Mc Donnell. (2006) Events Management ( 2nd ed) Butterworth- Heinmann. Elsevier

Boissevain, J (1992) Revitalising European Rituals London:Routledge

Drew, J (1997) The art of event/meeting planning in the US and abroad Dublin: UCD.

Hall, C (1992) Hallmark tourist events: Impacts, management, and planning .Belhaven

Allen. J, O'Toole. W, Mc Donnell. I & Harris. R (2002) Festival and Special Event Management ( 2nd ed) Wiley & Sons. Australia

Emerald.

Infotrac

Web of Science

www.aoifeonline.com

www.failteireland.ie

 

 

Additional Information

Library resources

Journal access

Association of Irish Festivals & Events (AOIFE) Membership 

software

Internet access