• Event Management (MMTE0210-3017),
         13.02.2023 – 19.05.2023,  5 cr  (MTM21S1, ...) — Face-to-face +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    The object of the course
    Events is a dynamic, exciting business sector that is growing both nationally and internationally. In this course, you will gain knowledge how to manage events professionally. After completing this course, you have learned the meaning of the event production process and the significance of events in the service and hospitality industry. This is your first step in developing as an event specialist.

    Course competences
    MTMCU Customerships
    MTMNE Networks
    MTMPT Profitable Tourism Business
    MTMRE Responsibility
    MTMTI Tourism Industry

    The learning objectives of the course
    You understand the significance of the events from the national and international perspective. You know key actors and services in the event production process. You can describe critical success factors in event management. You can identify and plan different phases in events. You know how to make responsible choices in event planning.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    You understand the concepts related to service operations and has basic customer competence. You understand how the tourism industry has developed and what it comprises in Finland and abroad. You understand the general concepts and phenomena related to tourism as well as the principles of responsible tourism.
    Course contents
    The principal contents of this course are (1) Structure of the event business sector, (2) Event production process and phases, (3) Ecological and socio-cultural responsibility, (4) Event financial management.
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2
    Assessment is based on learning objectives and is both qualitative and quantitative. Assessment is implemented by students (self-assessment), peers, and the teacher.

    0 (Fail) You are unable to achieve the minimum objectives of the course.

    1 (Sufficient) You can define the concepts related to events. You identify the significance of events in global and national levels. You can describe the event production process and management.

    2 (Satisfactory) You explain the concepts and special characteristics related to events. You can describe the significance of events in global and national levels. You explain the event production process and critical management factors.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4
    3 (Good) You explain the concepts and special characteristics related to events. You describe and give examples about the significance of events in global and national levels. You can discuss the event production process and highlight important management factors.

    4 (Very Good) You categorize the concepts and special characteristics related to events. You evaluate the significance of events in global and national levels. You discuss the event production process and analyze important management factors.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    5 (Excellent) You can analyze the concepts and special characteristics related to events. You evaluate the significance of events in global and national levels from multiple perspectives. You show critical thinking in the evaluation of the event production process and important management factors.
    Language of instruction

    English

    Location and time

    The course will start on TBD

    The first lecture will be TBD

    The lectures will be on: TBD



    Please follow carefully the changing classrooms from your student schedule.

    The full schedule with the topics will be announced at the first contact lecture.

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    This Event Management Course will be divided into three parts:

    1. Theoretical (4 weeks)
    2. Practical (3 weeks)
    3. Presentations (1 week)

    Part 1.
    We will learn in theory what is event management. Different theories, different topics and different practices. After this part all students will write a learning diary of the the event management discipline.

    Part 2.
    We will do a small group work to apply your knowledge into the action. This group assignment will be introduced in the course.

    Part 3.
    All groups will present their group works. This part is compulsory for all students.

    In total we will have approx. 16 x 2,5 hours lectures.

    Grading is based on the group work (65 %) and individual assignment (35%)

    No exam will be held.

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    The reading material will be provided by the lecturer in Moodle.
    Please check also the course videos/ppt slides for additional links about the different topics.

    Lecturer(s)

    Blair Baldwin

    Campus

    Main Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    There will be no exam.

    Timing

    13.02.2023 - 19.05.2023

    Learning assignments and student workload

    Total 135 h
    Lectures 40 h
    Project Work 60 h
    Individual working, reading materials 35 h

    Enrollment

    01.11.2022 - 17.02.2023

    Content scheduling

    Schedule and Topics

    0_Introduction_Events Management_Course and Project Work
    1_Introduction to the Event Industry
    2_Creating the Event
    3_Event Planning
    4_Event Experience Design
    5_Event Marketing and Sales
    6_ Financial and Legal Planning of the Events
    7_ Event Production & Staging & Execution

    Groups
    • MTM21S1
    • HBI20S1
    • MTM20S1
    • MTM22VS
    • HBI23VKK
    • MTM23VK
    Alternative learning methods

    This a course that requires face to face participation working in teams. If a student cannot participate in the lectures and the team work, the course cannot be implemented individually.
    Please check the instructions from Moodle or contact to the lecturer.

    Seats

    0 - 40

    Assessment methods

    avoin amk 3

    Degree Programme

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Business