MS Online Event Leadership
Orlando, USA
DURATION
5 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 327 / per credit *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* for in-state students | 1,151 USD for out-of-state students
Introduction
Over the past several years, the way events are hosted, managed and scheduled has transformed and there’s been an increased demand for virtual and hybrid events driven by emerging technologies. As the industry looks to the future of events, there’s an increasing demand for dynamic leaders who are able to navigate the complexities of these reimagined experiences.
Created for professionals with three to five years of experience in the event industry, UCF Online’s Master of Science in Event Leadership will teach you the latest industry trends and build upon your existing skillset to help you be successful in a highly competitive market. This 30-credit cohort program will help you understand the ever-changing event landscape, teach you how to design and deliver complex, highly engaging events, and the management and leadership skills needed to succeed.
Upon completing this fully online master’s in event leadership program offered through the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, you’ll be prepared to pursue senior-level leadership positions within the industry. Take your next step toward your career as an event leader today.
Highlights
- Faculty highly experienced online educators with both academic and industry cohorts.
- Extensive networking with leading event industry players across the US.
- No GRE or GMAT Required.
- Complete in as little as 5 semesters.
Application Deadlines
July 1 for Fall semester
Why UCF Online?
With over 25 years of experience in online teaching and learning, UCF Online offers students an innovative approach to education. Our degrees are accessible, convenient, and designed with working professionals in mind so you can receive a quality education on your terms.
Online Support for Success
You’ve made the decision to continue your education and we’re here to help. From the moment you express interest in a UCF Online program, you’re assigned an enrollment coach to help you navigate everything from completing an application to understanding tuition and the financial aid resources available to you. Once you’re admitted, you’ll be transitioned to a personal success coach who will support you with maintaining school-life balance from the first day of classes through graduation. You’ve committed to furthering your education and we’re committed to guiding you along the way.
Admissions
Curriculum
In order to earn your MS in Event Leadership, you’ll need to complete 30 credit hours of graduate coursework.
Number of Core Classes
Students in the Event Leadership, MS will complete 10 three-credit-hour core courses towards the completion of this degree.
Event Trends, Technology and the Macroenvironment
Engage in the analysis of how macro environmental forces affect the event industry with special attention to technology, sustainability and social responsibility.
Advanced Event Design
Commence in a critical examination of the strategic design principles including technology that affect the production of, and stakeholder experiences with, an event.
Events Across Borders
Explore event management from an international perspective including evaluation of the design, location and organization of events across international borders.
Program Outcome
- How to formulate strategies and implement design principles that elevate the event experience for consumers across multiple disciplines.
- The development of successful digital marketing, traditional marketing, and social media strategies.
- How to evaluate the sustainability and social responsibility impacts of event design, development and implementation.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
This program will help you develop the knowledge and skills needed to excel in your field. The skills gained from this program combined with your professional experience will enable you to grow within your field. Some positions that may be available to you upon graduation include:
- Event Director/Senior Vice President Event Planning
- Convention and Conference Management
- Sports Event Marketing Manager
- Destination Marketing Manager
- Festival Director
- Directors of Marketing
English Language Requirements
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