Business Management with Events

UCAS code: NN21

Here's what University of Brighton says about its Business Management with Events course.

A Brighton Business Management with Events degree prepares you for numerous rewarding career paths, including roles in event coordination and management, hospitality, marketing and business consultancy.

Business Management with Events at Brighton is taught by our School of Business and Law which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) – a distinction held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide.

Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This course is packed with opportunities to build real-world experience, including a paid placement after year two and live brief modules across the course. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best.

Top reasons to choose this course

• Comprehensive first year – all our Business Management degrees start with the same core modules, giving you a strong understanding of key areas such as marketing, entrepreneurship and finance before you specialise in events

• Customise your degree from year two with a selection of option modules, allowing you to dive deeper into different areas within business management and events.

• This course gives you the chance to build specialist skill in a growing area, opening up career opportunities in areas such as sports, music, corporate and cultural events, while also equipping yourself with transferable business expertise.

• Learn with our experienced academic team and guest speakers who bring real-world knowledge into the classroom.

• You will be working on live client briefs and practical projects throughout your course, giving you experience that mirrors the way businesses operate.

• Boost your CV with an optional paid placement year to apply your learning in a real-world setting – our students have completed placements at companies including American Express, BMW, Electronic Arts, IBM and Microsoft.

Why Brighton is a great place to study Business Management with Events Brighton & Hove is home to a thriving creative, cultural and tourism scene, with hundreds of festivals, conferences and events taking place each year. Through guest lectures, placements and networking opportunities, you’ll gain valuable industry insights and connections to support your future career.

Named one of the?best cities on the planet and third best city in the UK by Time Out, Brighton is also a bustling hub for technology, hospitality and entrepreneurship.

Year 1 All our Business Management degrees share the same first year core modules, giving you a broad understanding of business principles in areas such as economics, marketing, law, HR and organisational behaviour. You’ll explore topics such as how economic and political factors impact businesses, learn the essentials of branding and strategy and understand how people and organisations work together.

Core modules Financial Knowledge and Skills for Business Marketing Principles Managing Systems and Operations Business Economics Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management Enterprise Project and Skills

Year 2 You will build on the knowledge you gained in your first year and begin to explore events as your specialist subject. You’ll explore areas such as live events, event stakeholders, event design and digital transformation. You can also tailor your studies through a choice of different option modules.

Core modules International Business Analysis Business Law Business Problem Solutions Events, Experience and Design Live Event Production Understanding Event Stakeholders

Options Creativity in Enterprise International Business Analysis Understanding Finance Theory and Practice Leadership Digital Marketing and Analytics

Optional Placement Year You can gain valuable industry experience and earn money on an optional placement year, returning to your final year with confidence, hands-on experience and contacts.

Final year In your final year, alongside a dissertation that focuses on events, you’ll also cover areas including people management and business strategy.

Core modules Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Events (dissertation) Critical Perspectives in Events Strategy Managing and Developing People Developing Professional Practice in Business

Options Placement Project

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.