Event Project Management

To enable students to:

• Develop a depth of knowledge and understanding of the complexity of staging events and the importance of effective project planning

By the end of the module students will be able to:

1. Analyse the complexity of the services and operations that require effective planning in the staging of an event
2. Identify the key phases of effective project planning
3. Evaluate a range of project planning techniques and how these can be applied to a range of different event scenarios
4. Demonstrate the ability to select and apply effective project planning tools to a specific event

• Event aims, objectives and feasibility
• Project planning and design
• Event planning technology tools
• Sequencing and control of key event activities and services
• Scheduling, timing and communication
• Location and venue requirements and facilities
• Hospitality services
• Transportation
• Safety and security
• Resource planning
• Ethics & etiquette
• Contractual negotiations with suppliers / client contracts
• Event evaluation and review techniques

Total Learner Hours 200 (20 Credits)

Contact Hours 48 Private and Directed Study 152

A series of lectures, workshops and tutorials

Allen, J. (2000) Event Planning: The Ultimate Guide to Successful Meetings, Corporate Events, Fundraising Galas, Conferences, Conventions, Incentives and Other Special Events, Canada, Wiley

Allen, J. (2002) The Business of Event Planning: Behind the Scenes Secrets of Successful Special Events, Canada, Wiley

Armstrong, J.S. (2001) Planning Special Events, New York, Wiley

Fitzsimmons, J.A. and Fitzsimmons, M.J. (2006) Service Management, Operations, Strategy and Information Technology, (5th Edition) Singapore, McGraw-Hill

O'Toole, W and Mikolaitis, P (2002) Corporate Event Project Planning, New York, Wiley