Higher Nitec in Event Management

Course duration: 24 months

What you'll learn

• Coordinate project requirements detailed in the project plan

• Support and manage delegates/attendees for a positive event experience

• Handle the execution of multiple activities in project plans

• Make independent incremental improvements on the steps to execute project plans to enhance efficiency

• Handle event logistics on administrative support, onsite coordination and site inspections

Certification Requirements, Course Structure and Module Objectives [PDF, 146 KB]

General Electives and Life Skills Modules [PDF, 127 KB]

Entry requirements

GCE 'O' level grades in English Language, Mathematics/Principles of Accounts and 1 other subject:

• Grade 1-7 in English Language

• Grade 1-8 in Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) or Principles of Accounts*

• Grade 1-7 in one other subject
  *To be eligible for selection, you must have sat for Mathematics (Elementary/Additional).

OR

GCE ‘N(A)’ level passes in English Language, Mathematics and 3 other subjects:

• Grade 1-3 in English Language

• Grade 1-4 in Mathematics

• Grade 1-5 in 3 other subjects; and

• A total of 19 points or less for English, Mathematics and three other subjects (ELMAB3)*

* Eligible, graduating GCE N(A) students enrolled during the January intake under the Direct Entry Scheme To Polytechnic Programme (DPP) will undergo 10 weeks of preparatory programme, followed by 2 years of Higher Nitec training.

OR

Nitec GPA:

• For more details on minimum entry requirements for Nitec graduates, please click here.

Students will be required to purchase a Laptop for the course. This is in addition to the course fees. Financial assistance is available to eligible students under ITE Opportunity Fund subject to terms and conditions. For more details on the minimum laptop specifications, please click here [PDF, 122 KB].

Progression opportunities

Higher Nitec in Event Management graduates may apply for progression to the following Work-Study Diploma courses at ITE:

• Work-Study Diploma in Airport Operations

• Work-Study Diploma in Community Engagement & Development

• Work-Study Diploma in Customer Experience Management (Aviation Track)

• Work-Study Diploma in Customer Experience Management (Lifestyle & Consumer Track)

• Work-Study Diploma in E-Commerce & Retail

• Work-Study Diploma in Event Management

• Work-Study Diploma in Fitness Management

• Work-Study Diploma in Hotel & Restaurant Management

• Work-Study Diploma in Lifestyle & Recreation Management

• Work-Study Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain Management

• Work-Study Diploma in Patient Management & Services

• Work-Study Diploma in Security Operations

Higher Nitec in Event Management graduates with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 and above may apply for progression to a Technical Diploma course at ITE. For more details on progression, please click here [PDF, 148 KB].

Higher Nitec in Event Management graduates with a GPA of 2.0 and above may also apply for progression to the first year of a related diploma course at the Polytechnics. For more details on diploma courses for progression, please refer to the Joint Polytechnic Admissions website.

Career opportunities

Higher Nitec in Event Management graduates are employed by Professional Conference/ Exhibition/ Event organisers, Destination Management companies, event companies, venue operators, hotels and many other organisations responsible for organising and managing seminars, meetings, conferences and special events. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Events Coordinator/ Executive and Project Coordinator/ Executive.

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