International events require strategic planning, cross-cultural awareness, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder environments. This course explores the essential principles of international event management, helping learners understand how global events are planned, marketed, financed, and evaluated in today’s evolving industry landscape.

Events Management
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What you'll learn
Understand the dynamics of international event environments
Master project management techniques for global events
Develop strategies for building and leading effective event teams
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June 2026
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There are 13 modules in this course
This module explores the defining characteristics, societal impacts, and research approaches related to international events. Learners will examine the persistence, authenticity, and evaluation of such events, as well as their broader social and environmental effects. By engaging with current trends and critical perspectives, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding international events.
What's included
1 video8 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
8 readings•Total 54 minutes
- Introduction•6 minutes
- What are International Events?•6 minutes
- Why are International Events so Persistent?•3 minutes
- What Do We Know about International Events?•4 minutes
- International Events and Authenticity•8 minutes
- International Event Evaluation•4 minutes
- Critical Event Studies•6 minutes
- Social Impacts•17 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Exploring International Events and Their Broader Implications•16 minutes
This module examines the dynamic landscape of international events management, highlighting the impact of global and local forces, strategic planning tools, and cultural considerations. Learners will gain insights into stakeholder roles and the importance of cultural sensitivity in organizing successful events across borders.
What's included
1 video5 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
5 readings•Total 28 minutes
- Introduction•6 minutes
- Global Forces Impacting Events, Events Organizations and Tourism•2 minutes
- Local Forces Affecting Events, Events Organizations and Event Tourism•6 minutes
- Stakeholders•4 minutes
- Cultural Differences•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Global Event Planning Considerations•16 minutes
This module explores how project management principles are applied to event planning and execution, emphasizing stakeholder coordination, responsible resource management, and continuous improvement. Learners will examine practical frameworks and the key phases of event project management, from initiation to mobilization. By the end, students will be equipped to manage complex event projects efficiently and transparently.
What's included
1 video6 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
6 readings•Total 39 minutes
- Introduction•6 minutes
- Requirements Management, Coordination and Communication•7 minutes
- The Responsible Event Project Management Model•5 minutes
- Phase 1: Initiation•6 minutes
- Phase 2: Planning•7 minutes
- Phase 3: Mobilizing•8 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Event Project Management Fundamentals•16 minutes
This module delves into human resource management strategies tailored for event teams, covering essential processes such as planning, recruitment, induction, and retention. Learners will explore how to build effective teams, manage volunteers, and align HRM practices with organizational values to ensure successful event execution.
What's included
1 video9 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
9 readings•Total 52 minutes
- Introduction•4 minutes
- HRM Processes in Events, Planning and Organizational Structures•5 minutes
- Job Analysis, Job Descriptions and Person Specifications•7 minutes
- Recruitment and Selection•5 minutes
- Induction and Training•4 minutes
- Reward and Retention•5 minutes
- Use Core Values to Support Business Decision Making•4 minutes
- HRM Issues Particular to Events•15 minutes
- Section Summary•3 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Building an Effective Events Team•16 minutes
This module explores the evolving landscape of event marketing, focusing on the integration of digital technologies, customer insights, and strategic frameworks like SOSTAC. Learners will examine how to segment audiences, personalize event experiences, and bridge the gap between academic theory and industry practice. By the end, participants will be equipped to design effective, data-driven marketing strategies for events in a digital age.
What's included
1 video6 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
6 readings•Total 37 minutes
- Introduction•4 minutes
- Marketing the Event Experience•4 minutes
- SOSTAC: A Framework for Successful Marketing of Events and Festivals•6 minutes
- Who are Our Event Customers?•2 minutes
- Market Segmentation – A Personal Approach•6 minutes
- Digital Marketing Futures and Trends in Events: Bridging the Academic and Practitioner Divide•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Marketing Events and Ecosystem Thinking•16 minutes
This module introduces essential financial management principles for event planning, including pricing strategies, budgeting techniques, and financial reporting. Learners will gain practical skills to analyze financial performance and make informed decisions to ensure event success.
What's included
1 video8 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
8 readings•Total 46 minutes
- Introduction•6 minutes
- Pricing•4 minutes
- Pricing Strategies•5 minutes
- Master Budgeting for Event Operations•5 minutes
- Budgetary Control and Analysis•6 minutes
- Financial Reporting•4 minutes
- The Importance of Financial Reports•9 minutes
- Section Summary•7 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Financial Fundamentals for Event Success•16 minutes
This module delves into the strategic role of sponsorship in international events, guiding learners through sponsorship management from an event manager's perspective. Learners will explore the SCALE model, discover techniques for activating sponsorship agreements, and learn how to evaluate sponsorship effectiveness using key performance indicators.
What's included
1 video5 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
5 readings•Total 29 minutes
- Introduction•4 minutes
- How does Sponsorship Work?•5 minutes
- The SCALE Model of Sponsorship Management•6 minutes
- 4. Leveraging and Activation•4 minutes
- 5. Evaluation•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Event Sponsorship Fundamentals•16 minutes
This module introduces systematic frameworks for managing risks in event planning, including risk identification, assessment, and treatment strategies. Learners will explore legal considerations, crowd management, and risk transfer techniques to ensure safer and more resilient events.
What's included
1 video8 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
8 readings•Total 54 minutes
- Introduction•5 minutes
- Risk Management: A Systematic Framework•4 minutes
- Risk Assessment•6 minutes
- Crowding•5 minutes
- Legal Risks•4 minutes
- Risk Treatment•17 minutes
- Risk Transfer•8 minutes
- Section Summary•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Risk Management in Event Planning•16 minutes
This module introduces the principles and practices of evaluating events, including the reasons for evaluation, key focus areas, and the use of various models and methods. Learners will explore holistic approaches such as the Triple Bottom Line and learn how to document and report evaluation findings to meet stakeholder needs.
What's included
1 video7 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
7 readings•Total 42 minutes
- Introduction•5 minutes
- Why Evaluate?•4 minutes
- How to Approach Event Evaluation•5 minutes
- Event Evaluation Methodology: Models and Methods•5 minutes
- Triple Bottom Line Approach (TBL)•5 minutes
- Methods Used in Event Evaluation•5 minutes
- Evaluation Output: Documenting and Reporting•13 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Event Evaluation Fundamentals•16 minutes
This module examines the principles of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable development within the events industry. Learners will explore sustainability indicators, industry responses, and the challenges of greenwashing, as well as analyze the growing market for sustainable events. By the end, students will be equipped to assess and implement responsible event practices.
What's included
1 video6 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
6 readings•Total 53 minutes
- Introduction•6 minutes
- Sustainability and Events•12 minutes
- Sustainability Guidelines for Events•17 minutes
- Greenwashing, Greenbashing and Greenhushing•4 minutes
- Is there a Market out there for Sustainable Events?•8 minutes
- The Sustainable Events Market•6 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Sustainability in Events and Corporate Practices•16 minutes
This module examines the concept of event tourism, its short-term and long-term impacts, and the importance of adopting a strategic approach when hosting international events. Learners will explore how destinations can align their unique assets with event selection to maximize tourism benefits and enhance branding.
What's included
1 video3 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
3 readings•Total 29 minutes
- Introduction•7 minutes
- A Strategic Approach to Event Tourism•6 minutes
- Strategic Fit•16 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Strategic Approaches to International Event Tourism•16 minutes
This module examines strategies for creating events that are accessible and inclusive for all, with a focus on legal frameworks, practical barriers, and the needs of diverse attendees. Learners will explore how to address accessibility for people with disabilities, marginalized groups, and other underrepresented communities, as well as best practices for staff training, transportation, and ongoing evaluation.
What's included
1 video9 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
9 readings•Total 52 minutes
- Introduction•5 minutes
- Legalization and Regulations Relevant for the Planning of Accessible Events•4 minutes
- People with Disability as Consumers•5 minutes
- Tier 4: The Moderating Factors of 'Impairment Effects'•6 minutes
- Transgender/Non-binary/Gay and Lesbian Attendees•5 minutes
- Attendees from Marginalized Groups•6 minutes
- Staff Training•7 minutes
- Transport•6 minutes
- Control, Monitoring and Evaluation•8 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Inclusive Event Planning and Accessibility•16 minutes
This module examines innovative strategies for planning international events in an evolving global landscape. Learners will explore trend analysis, scenario development, and the key drivers influencing the future of the industry, while also considering career adaptability and opportunities in international events management.
What's included
1 video6 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
6 readings•Total 35 minutes
- Introduction•5 minutes
- Trend Extrapolation•8 minutes
- Key Drivers Shaping the Future of International Events•4 minutes
- Increasing Politicization of Events•4 minutes
- Planning for a Career in International Events Management•4 minutes
- Chart Your Own Career Path•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Preparing for the Future of Global Events•16 minutes
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