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Unit 14: Careers in Event Management

Notes
Did u know? An event management is about organization and execution, and that is
precisely where the money lies.

Figure 14.1

Today, there a number of people, who have entered the field because they realize the potential
of the market where demand and supply is concerned. In fact, the most profitable aspect of this
field is the need for creativity. And that is how and where one earns.
The first thing required is to get the orders for the event. This process is also known as pitching for
an event. Usually, whether it is for small time events (birthday parties and weddings), or then for
the larger ones assigned by companies . The event manager/company is asked to submit a project
report, with the finances involved. On the basis of this is the assignment given to them.

Example: Exhibitions, trade fairs, international concerts.

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Caution The management of events calls, largely for coordination, from stage one.

14.2 Event Management Institutes

Today there are a number of institutes across the nation that provides courses in the field of
event management. These event management institutes provide training and event management
in India with courses such as: distance learning bachelors degree in event management, bachelor’s
degree event management, as well as other related event management courses.

Self Assessment

Fill in the blanks:
1. Companies ranges from the ...................... events to the large-scale international events.

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