About Graduate Diploma In Event Management in Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)

Summary

This programme is for those with a degree in another subject who want to progress their career into event management. Students will develop specialist skills in planning and management, project management, logistics, and marketing and sponsorship. This programme includes a work placement and research project.

What you'll learn

All modules in the Graduate Diploma in Event Management are compulsory. Students will study eight modules in total – five focused on event planning and management, project management, logistics and marketing and sponsorship, and one focused on business in the New Zealand context. The final module – BIBM788 Professional Project – includes a work placement and research project, bringing together all that a student has learnt in the classroom.​​​

Applied Work Integrated Learning

Applied Work Integrated Learning (AWIL) is a formal part of the Centre for Business and Enterprise's (CBE) Bachelor of Applied Management degree and Graduate Diploma programmes.

In a business student’s final year of study they will undertake AWIL - an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge in a real work environment.

Due to the limited number of industry partners, only students who achieve a B+ average will have the opportunity to work onsite in a workplace to complete their research.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Achieved an overall average of 65% in the Higher Secondary School Examination or All‐India Senior School Certificate with a minimum of 60% in English;

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS           :        Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5           
• TOEFL         :        Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)    
• PTE              :        score of 50 with no band score lower than 42

New Zealand Living Expenses

You'll require between $20,000 and $25,000 a year ($380–480 per week) for housing/rent, food, transportation, phone bills, internet usage, and entertainment, in addition to your tuition and insurance fees. The average living expense will be the same for everyone, regardless of their tuition or course price. Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions; the Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year including return travel or an additional $2,000.