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Course Details

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EVENT MANAGEMENT

Degree Course Type 

PG Diploma

Entry Level Qualification 

Class 10+2

Degree Course Duration 

2 Year

Course Fields 

Management

Degree Course Entrance Exam 

CAT

Average Course Fee 

75000 - 200000 Per Year

Average Salary Offered 

300000 - 650000 Per Year

Course Highlights 

Check all the important details about the PG Diploma in Event Management from the table given below:

Particulars

Details

Full Name

Post Graduate Diploma in Event Management

Short Name

PG Diploma in Event Management 

Level

Post Graduate

Field

Management

Duration

2 Years

Exam Type

Semester

Minimum Qualification Requirement

Bachelor Degree 

Selection Process

Entrance Exam + Scores in Bachelor’s degree

Average Initial Salary

INR 3 to 7 lacs per annum

Minimum Aggregate Score Requirement

50% - 55%

Major Recruiters

Percept, Wizcraft, Tafcon, Cineyug, Showtime Group, Wow Event, DNA entertainment networks

About Course 

PG Diploma in Event Management is a Post Graduate Diploma course providing in-depth knowledge about the field of event management. It is one of the Event Management courses in India that is available only after completing a bachelor's degree. The program is designed to provide students with knowledge and understanding of event management.

Besides this, the program will also provide training in workflow management, room layouts, seating plans, preparing the budget, and finalizing locations. Some major topics that will be covered in the PG Diploma in Event Management are Event Marketing, Event Laws and licenses, advanced aspects of Event Management, and Event Communication. 

PG Diploma in Event Management is divided into two years of two semesters each. The final semester of the program will include a six-month training period which will allow students to work for a live concert or event. Candidates who are interested in managing event activities should enroll for the Post Graduate Diploma in Event Management. They can select any college after checking its fees and courses offered.

Why Choose Course And Required Skills 

Event management careers are jobs that involve a range of functions for executing events and ensuring that visitors and clients leave satisfied with the experience. There are many fields in event management to consider as you research and determine which roles align with your goals.

​​​​​​​Required Skills

1. organizational skills

2. communication and interpersonal skills.

3. negotiation skills

4. time-management skills

5. project management experience.

Eligibility  

Applicants seeking admission to the PG Diploma in Event Management program must meet the eligibility requirements decided by the institution. The minimum eligibility criteria for the PG Diploma in Event Management program are provided below. 

1. Candidates must have graduated from any recognized institution or university.

2. They must have scored at least 50% marks in the bachelor's degree. 

Entrance Exams Details 

Most of the colleges select candidates on the basis of their scores in entrance exams. There are many entrance exams available for admission in PG Diploma in Event Management.

Some of the management entrance exams are listed below:

1. CAT(Common Admission Test)

2. XAT(Xavier Aptitude Test)

3. MAT(Management Aptitude Test)

Degree Course Syllabus 

Check the syllabus of the PG Diploma in Event Management provided in the table below. 

Business Communication and Negotiation Skills

Budgeting and Costing of Events

Consumer Behaviour and Brand Management

Cross-Cultural Management

Economics and Management Decisions

Event Production and Logistics

Event Marketing Campaign

Financial Management

Event Planning

Event Management (Corporate and Social)

Financial Accounting

Culture and Entertainment

Human Resource Management

Entrepreneurship

IT for Event Management

Event Risk Management

Marketing Communication for Special Events

Event Campaign

Marketing Management

Advertising Management

Media Economics

Sales Promotion and Brand Management

Organizational Behaviour

Event Production and Logistics

Principles of Event Management

Management Information Systems

Qualitative Technique

Public Relations

Research Methodology and Applied Statistics


Top Colleges 

Some of the well-known colleges for the PG Diploma in Event Management are the Indian Institute of Learning and Advanced Development (INLEAD), Gurgaon, and the National Academy of Event Management & Development (NAEMD), Mumbai.

Course Fees 

The average fee for a PG Diploma in Event Management is INR 2,30,000. The average fee will be different for all the colleges.

Top Recruiters And Salary 

Some job profiles available after completing the PG Diploma in Event Management are:

Career

Average Annual Salary

Event Manager

INR 4,70,000

Marketing Manager

INR 6,95,000

Operations Executive

INR 3,07,000

Executive – Wedding Decor

--

Wedding Planner

INR 3,50,000

Brand Manager

INR 10,18,000

Creative Director

INR 12,27,000

Celebrity Manager

--

Business Directory

INR 15, 26,000

Artist Manager

INR 6,29,000

Course Scope And Career Options 

Event management companies require candidates who can manage all meetings, conferences, trade shows, and social events. There are many job profiles available in event management. Candidates may choose any profile for a job after completing the PG Diploma in Event Management. Besides this, they can also start their own event management company after completing their education.

​​​​​​​Besides this, candidates may look for a job in any of the following:

1. Academic & Sports Meets

2. Conferences

3. Academic Institutes

4. Fashion & Cultural Shows

5. Corporate Events

6. Talent Hunt & Reality Shows

7. Religious Functions

8. Weddings & Birthday Parties

Admission Process 

Admission to the PG Diploma in Event Management will be done on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the qualifying examination and entrance examination. Colleges will call the selected candidates for the personal interview. However, some of the colleges might offer admission directly on the basis of the qualifying examination. The admission process for PG Diploma in Event Management will vary from college to college. Candidates may check the official website of the college to know the admission process of that college.