Business with Events Management
Learn how to bring people together and play a major part in making exciting live events happen.
You have the option to study this course as an accelerated degree over two years. You’ll study the same modules as students taking the standard BSc (Hons) degree, but sometimes in different years and/or in a different order.
in the East of England for undergraduates employed as managers, directors or senior officials.
Source: GOS 2025
This degree offers a mix of real-life event work, up-to-the-minute business knowledge, and active collaborative learning.
Our strong industry links mean you’ll have opportunities to help run events in Cambridge. There’s the option to take a placement year, too.
Events management is a rewarding career in an industry unlike any other. You’ll channel ‘work hard, play hard’ as you equip yourself with the essential toolkit to manage small and large-scale events.
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Hear more about our Business with Events Management degree from course leader Emily Mace.
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Gain hands-on practical experience working on live events and collaborating with local organisations
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Learn dynamic skills for organising a wide range of events and capitalising on new opportunities
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Prepare for the future by focusing on social responsibility, environmental impact and long-term sustainability
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Benefit from an interdisciplinary approach, combining management principles with events management strategies
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
The world of business never stands still and our BSc (Hons) Business with Events Management degree course is no different.
Taking real-world challenges as your starting point, on this degree you’ll get the chance to put your practical skills to the test and stand out to employers. We’ll encourage you to grab every opportunity for real-world experience – there’s even the chance to spend a year on placement.
Graduation doesn’t need to be the end of your time with us, of course. You might decide to stay at ARU and study for a Masters such as our Marketing MSc or our renowned Master of Business Administration MBA. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.
Teaching and modules
Our first-year modules are designed to give you a broad understanding of the key concepts of business and organisational management.
In years 2 and 3, our focus turns to developing the specific knowledge and skills you need to work in events, encompassing project management, risk management, costing and resource optimisation, and sustainable practices.
Your degree concludes with your major project, where you’ll work with your peers to address a current, complex business issue.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Digital Business and Principles of Marketing
- How to do Business
- Financial Environment and Analysis
- International Business and Market Dynamics
- Organisational Behaviour and AI (Future of Work)
- Into ARU
- Principles of Events Management
- Specialist Events Planning
- The Entrepreneurial Journey
- Project Management and Implementation
- Ruskin Module (15 credits) *
- Sustainability and Responsible Business
- International Business Strategy and Practice
- Sustainable Events Management
- Undergraduate Major Project
You can choose to take an optional placement year as part of this course. Placements typically happen in Year 3, and your course will take four years overall. Find out more about placement years.
- Work Placement School of Economics Finance and Law
You have the option to study this course as an accelerated degree over two years. You’ll study the same modules as students taking the standard BSc (Hons) degree, but sometimes in different years and/or in a different order.
Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.
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Dr Lewis WalshSenior Lecturer
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Emily MaceDeputy Head of School MET
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Dr Sudipta SarkarSenior Lecturer
Facilities
As well as our extensive library and IT facilities, you can expect the following:
- active collaborative learning which includes digitally supported learning with online screencasts providing background material to support face-to-face discussion
- the opportunity to apply and enhance your skills while developing new ones, with an optional placement year
- study visits in Europe and beyond.
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
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Clearing places available
UK students, apply through Clearing for a September 2025 start
