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Why study event management?

Do you want to study in a field that you’re passionate about and that can provide you with a comfortable living? Are you creative and have a sense of adventure? Choose a course of study in which you are sure to flourish. This article explains why you should study events management.

In a nutshell:

Studying event management:

  • Is necessary to develop your artistic talents and creativity.
  • Enables you to work in communications, marketing and events.
  • Can offer you a wide range of career opportunities.
  • Gives you access to a wide range of professions.

Why study event management?

The events industry is a fascinating field that encompasses a number of sectors. From communications to commerce and marketing, everything is connected. The only thing you need to succeed and achieve your goals in the events industry is to be passionate about it.

There are many advantages to studying event management:

  • it’s a versatile sector that can help you master other areas of activity. By studying event management, you will also learn the basics of marketing, communication, sales and advertising;
  • The events industry offers a wide range of career opportunities. Whether you choose to continue your studies or enter the professional world, it opens many doors for you. If you decide to study at a communications and marketing school like Supdepub, you have a wide choice of courses. If you choose to work, you can also access a wide range of positions;
  • These days, more and more private individuals are turning to events professionals to organise special events. These can include weddings, trade fairs, recruitment, sporting events and shows. With the evolution of digital technology, these professionals can also be called upon to ensure that an event runs smoothly online or even live.

What careers are there in the events sector?

One of the main reasons why students, and sometimes even professionals looking for a career change, turn to events management is that it gives them access to a wide range of careers. Among the most popular are the following:

The events project manager

Often, when students want to study events management, it’s to try and become an events project manager. If you’re really passionate about this field, it’s the perfect job for you to be in charge of practically everything. Your role is to organise, coordinate and direct all operations so that everything runs smoothly.

The sports event organiser

If you have a preference for sport, you can also study event management and organise sports events. It’s the best way for you to combine your 2 passions.

The wedding planner

The wedding planner profession is still fairly new. If you become a wedding planner, you will have to plan an entire wedding. In particular, you’ll be in charge of exchanging vows, the reception and the band.

The sound and lighting engineer

Sound and lighting engineers also work in the events sector. You can work on live broadcasts, live television or online on the Internet.

The set designer

If you decide to study event management, you can choose to become a decorator-scenographer. This is a profession that falls into the purely artistic side of event management. So, when you take up this post, you’ll be in charge of bringing a play or show to life.

What studies should I do at Sup de Pub to work in events management?

Join Supdepub to work in events. Find all the programmes available on the site. The FAQ section is also available if you need information.

Among the various options available to you, you could, for example, choose to study audiovisual communication and production or opt for training in art direction and visual design.

Why take a sandwich course at a business school?

Business and events are fields that require a lot of practice before you can become a professional. That’s why the sandwich course was created. It allows you to gain professional experience while you’re still a student.

Choosing to study a sandwich course at a business school also gives you the opportunity to receive your diploma at the same time as you work.

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