Which BTS should I do to work in the events industry?

In a nutshell:

It is possible to work in events management with a BTS.
It’s easy to find a job with a BTS in events management, communications or tourism.
A BTS in event management can give you access to a bachelor’s or master’s degree in event management or related sectors.
Ideally, you should opt for a bachelor’s or master’s degree to gain access to managerial or directorial positions.

Which BTS (Advanced Technician’s Certificate) will enable you to work in the events sector?

The events sector is so multidisciplinary that you can work in it even if you take your BTS in related subjects. Of course, the ideal is to choose a BTS in events management, but you can choose to study tourism or communications and still work in the sector.

BTS in Event Management

By choosing to do a BTS in event management, you are opting for an introduction to the industry. This gives you the opportunity to acquire a solid grounding in events management and to become more versatile. The advantage is that the subjects taught also include those in related fields such as communication and marketing.

BTS in tourism

With a BTS in tourism, you can also work in events management. The detail is that your job is naturally more tourism-oriented. Lately, there’s been a lot of recruitment in what’s known as event tourism. By doing a BTS in tourism, you have every chance of getting your first job.

BTS communication

Communication is closely linked to events. That’s why you can get a job in events management with a BTS in communication. What’s more, if you decide to go back to school and study for a bachelor’s degree, you can usually choose a course that has more to do with events management.

What is the syllabus for a BTS in event management?

To enable you to work in the events industry, the BTS programme is fairly comprehensive. Its aim is to introduce you to the sector and give you a degree of versatility. And with the evolution of technology and the arrival of digital technology, a BTS in events management also involves teaching you the basics.

That said, it’s worth remembering that the BTS in event management is more akin to a BTS in communication or tourism. On the other hand, the level of study corresponds to a Bac + 2. At Supdepub, the^2nd year programme consists of teaching students the basics they need to know to work in the field. Visit our website or our FAQ section for more information.

Who can apply for a BTS to work in events management?

Do you have your baccalauréat and want to work in events management? You should know that the BTS in event management is not actually available. Instead, it’s the BTS in communication and tourism that are considered as such, since they provide access to careers in events management. So if you choose these courses, you have the chance to start a career in events management.

What are the career prospects for a BTS in events management?

By doing a BTS in event management, you can either choose to take a higher-level diploma or enter the world of work. If you take the first option, you can go into marketing, digital, communications or any creative field.

In the second case, you can start as an assistant and then progress to project manager or communications officer.

With a certain amount of seniority and a lot more experience, you can normally move up to a position with greater responsibility. You could then become events coordinator or events project manager, for example.

Is a BTS enough to work in events management?

At the outset, a BTS could have been enough to work in events management. However, more comprehensive training is now required to qualify for the top jobs in the events industry.

At Supdepub, the first 3 years teach you the basics as well as a certain versatility.

It’s in years⁴ and⁵ that you can specialise. In^4th year, you can choose between Strategy & Event Production, Marketing & Communication in the Cultural and Creative Industries, and Luxury Communication & Marketing. In^5th year, you can choose between Marketing & communication of cultural and creative industries, Marketing & communication of luxury goods, Event strategy & production and Marketing & communication of healthcare.