Course Summary
The IIE Higher Certificate in Event Management qualification prepares graduates to coordinate and manage a broad spectrum of events in a professional manner. Students are equipped with the ability and skills to plan, organize, and execute events in various industries and sectors.
Course Overview
Certification: IIE Higher Certificate in Event Management
(NQF Level 5, SAQA ID 84686)
Min Credits: 120
Entry Requirements:
NSC: HC pass with 30%
NC(V): HC pass with 40%
SC: Endorsement -none 33.3%
SC(a): HC pass with a minimum of 30% in LOLT in NSC/ SC(a) OR with a min. of 33.3% in SC
International: A SAQA Evaluation Certificate with NSC Level 4 equivalence with at least 30 % or equivalent for English.
Intakes:
February and July
Language: English
Full Time:
- Duration: 1 year
- Campuses: Gauteng and Western Cape
Course Accreditation
- This is a one-year full-time qualification offered by The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) at The School of Hospitality & Service Management. Face-to-face lectures take place during the day on weekdays at the Rosebank, Johannesburg campus, or Newlands, Cape Town campus.
- The IIE Higher Certificate in Event Management is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and is registered by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) as a 120-credit qualification on Level 5 (SAQA ID No: 84686). On successful completion, you will receive a Higher Certificate in Event Management from The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), a leading registered private provider of higher education in South Africa..
Course Content
The IIE Higher Certificate in Event Management consists of the following modules:
· Digital and Academic Literacies
· Introduction to Public Relations
· Event Administration
· Event Management 1A
· Event Design
· Marketing Principles
· Work Integrated Learning 1
· Event Management 1B
Lead in these Careers
The IIE Higher Certificate in Event Management opens up a world of opportunities developing confidence, professionalism and business expertise. It affords students the opportunity to follow their interests and passion globally, with the skills and mindset, to create exceptional experiences and be able to run and operate events at any level.
Career Opportunities include:
- Event co-ordinator
- Events manager
- Event project manager
- Conference organiser
- Conference producer
- Assistant venue manager
Admission Requirements
Minimum Admission Requirements:
NSC: HC pass with 30%
NC(V): HC pass with 40%
SC: Endorsement -none 33.3%
SC(a): HC pass with a minimum of 30% in LOLT in NSC/ SC(a) OR with a min. of 33.3% in SC
International Students:
International: A SAQA Evaluation Certificate with NSC Level 4 equivalence with at least 30 % or equivalent for English
Senate Discretionary Admission:
Where candidates do not satisfy the formal admission requirements for this qualification, The IIE may consider an admission application in terms of the Credit Accumulation and Transfer, Recognition of Prior Learning and Qualification Completion Policy (IIE010).
