How can I make my career in the event management field? Which course should I pursue?

Event management is about organising a professional and focused event for a target audience. It involves visualising concepts and planning, budgeting, organising and executing events such as fashion shows, musical concerts, corporate seminars, exhibitions, wedding celebrations, theme parties, product launches, among others. This career does not require much investment and offers a huge canvas for creative expression How can you get there? No certification course or specific qualification is required for becoming an event manager. Graduates with good public relations and networking skills can join this field. Some institutes offer specialised Diplomas and advanced diplomas in event management. However, some of the biggest event management firms may prefer candidates who have an MBA degree, along with good PR skills. Another possible combination of qualifications is a public relations course along with a Masters degree in marketing. This gives you an edge over others with the same years of experience in the field Institutes &amp; urls . Event Management Development Institute, IES Management College, Mumbai, <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="www.emdiworld.com" style='word-wrap:break-word;'>www.emdiworld.com</a> . Indian Institute of Event Management, Mumbai, <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="www.niemindia.com" style='word-wrap:break-word;'>www.niemindia.com</a> . Amity Institute of Event Management, Noida, <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="www.amity.edu/aiem" style='word-wrap:break-word;'>www.amity.edu/aiem</a> . International Center for Event Marketing, New Delhi, <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="www.eventmanagementindia.com" style='word-wrap:break-word;'>www.eventmanagementindia.com</a> Pros &amp; Cons . Great sense of satisfaction on successful completion of an event . Very creative work . Offers one a chance to move around with celebrities and top shots of the corporate world . Immense work pressure and long hours, quite often outside regular business timings Skills required: . Leadership qualities . Public relations skills . Marketing and business acumen . Budgeting skills . Risk management ability . Mastery over conceptualising and planning events and implementing the plans

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