What will I learn?

**OVERVIEW**With our BA (Hons) Events Management course, you will learn what it takes to deliver memorable and meaningful events. From day one you will build your skillset and start to prepare for your future career.    When designing modules for this course, we talked to industry experts to find out what challenges they face and what skills they look for when hiring graduates.    Our teaching is underpinned by our bespoke initiative, Events Connect, which is geared towards creating industry specific opportunities and experiences for our students.Through our extensive network of industry partners, and our experienced staff, you can take part in a range of different activities across the events sector. Examples of such activities include industry conferences, volunteering opportunities, work placements, venue visits, mentoring, additional events-related qualifications and more.    This course has a foundation year available.**FEATURES AND BENEFITS*** **Study in an events hub** - Make the most of our well-established industry links and the thriving events scene across Manchester to prepare for opportunities in the world of events management.* **Taught by industry experts** - Our teaching staff are experienced practitioners in the events industry, active researchers, and engaged in impactful projects. Including Martin Green CBE, Director of Eurovision and the producer of the London Olympics and Birmingham Commonwealth.* **Learn from industry leaders** - We offer a range of opportunities to learn from and network with industry leaders. Hear from experts from organisations such as Manchester Central, AO Arena, Co-Op Live, Glastonbury Festival and Greater Manchester Councils.* **Events Connect** - Meet influential industry professionals at our annual Events Connect Conference. Hear from a series of leading industry figures from the events industry, network with employers in the sector and learn about the latest trends.* **Build meaningful relationships** - Build lifelong relationships with peers and industry through your academic and extracurricular experiences, creating a strong network you can draw on for support and guidance throughout your career.* **Enhance your employability** - Through activities including internships or volunteering. With our award winning 'Rise at Manchester Met' programme, you can gain extra academic credits towards your degree.