Events Management & Innovation

If you're a people person with excellent organisational skills, this course could be your first step towards a successful events management career.

This events management degree helps you understand how to design, finance, market and evaluate events of all scales in an industry worth over £70 billion in the UK. You’ll study in London, near to world-class event venues such as the ExCeL Centre, O2 Arena, and the Olympic Stadium.

The course offers modules in entrepreneurship and innovation, event experience design and marketing, cultural events, live event production, and strategic management of corporate events. These subjects give you the skills and knowledge you need to create successful events. You'll also get the chance to volunteer or get work experience on live events with our wide range of businesses and contacts.

Popular areas for events management careers include corporate events, festivals, cultural and music events, charities, weddings, and conferences, as well as hospitality, tourism, marketing, and PR.

What you should know about this course

• Out of London universities, Greenwich is ranked 3rd in London in Hospitality, Events Management & Tourism for satisfaction with teaching (Guardian University Guide 2025).

• Hear from industry professionals by attending workshops, events and socials and meet like-minded people with our student societies.

• Study at our beautiful Greenwich campus, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in London.

• Step closer to your dream career with our great employability support.

• Entrepreneur-minded? Get help from our ‘Generator’ to transform your business idea into reality - from the ground up they can help you start, scale and grow your idea.