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Course Overview

As the leading destination for MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions), Singapore is ranked annually amongst the top cities in the world for conventions and meetings. Event management is a versatile and highly marketable skill across all industries. If you enjoy planning events, this programme would be a great fit for you!

 

This 12-month Work-Study Post-Diploma Programme for the Tourism sector leads to the Specialist Diploma in MICE & Events Management, which aims to deepen participants’ knowledge and skills, while in their first year of entering the industry.

 

This course will equip you with diverse skills, from digital marketing and events curation to hosting and managing events. You will learn to apply strategies and services related to hosting MICE-related events in the hospitality sector, manage event sponsors and using digital media to achieve marketing objectives. You will be able to develop compelling and unique event experiences to enhance your employability in a wide range of companies within MICE, events and more.

 

Graduates can look forward to employment positions such as Senior Events Executive, Senior Events Co-ordinator and Senior Project Executive.

Entry Requirements

 

Eligibility Criteria

 

Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents who are within three years of either graduation from the polytechnics or the Operationally Ready Date for National Servicemen from the following full-time programmes are eligible to apply.

 

Nanyang Polytechnic
  • Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management

Ngee Ann Polytechnic

  • Diploma in Tourism & Resort Management

Republic Polytechnic
 
  • Diploma in Integrated Events Management 

  • Diploma in Customer Experience Management with Business

Singapore Polytechnic
 
  • Diploma in Tourism & Resort Management 

  • Diploma in Integrated Events and Project Management

Temasek Polytechnic
 
  • Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management 

  • Diploma in Leisure & Events Management

Other relevant Business-related disciplines

What You'll Learn

Participants will be awarded the Specialist Diploma in MICE & Events Management upon successful completion of the following:

 

  • Post-Diploma Certificate in Events Management

  • Post-Diploma Certificate in Tourism Operations

Subject Code Subject
BCLE002 MICE Management

This subject explores a variety of operational issues which are prerequisite for accommodating and supporting MICE events. The issues include the application of strategies, skills and services related to the hosting of MICE events in hotels. 

BCLE003 Events Curation & Sponsorship

Event Curation comprises topics related to selecting, organising and presenting content at an event. Events offer numerous platforms to tell the event story; from programme scheduling to the choice of speakers and performers, production elements such as music, lighting, décor and choice of catering. The creation of the event experience is the art of telling the story. 

Event Sponsorship introduces the topic of events sponsorship and marketing theory, as well as practices. It addresses various disciplines, including sponsorship and marketing policy, strategy formulation, planning and attracting a portfolio of sponsors, and collaborative sponsorship-cum-marketing efforts leading to successful event management outcomes.

BCLE004 Events Operations & Logistics Management

This subject covers the management of logistics relating to the operation of fairs, exhibitions and events. This includes layout planning, freight management and vendor management. The subject also integrates management implications such as risk management, legal documentation, customer experience and general event support.

Subject Code Subject
BCLE005 Revenue Management for Tourism Business

This subject provides an overview of revenue management as practised in the tourism industry. The role and importance of revenue management in the industry and the relationship between revenue management and yielding profitability will be covered. It will introduce the use of historical information and current trends to forecast managing revenue and maximizing profits to achieve goals.

BCLE006 Digital Marketing in Tourism

This subject focuses on providing insights into the use of digital media as a marketing platform in consumer engagement and to achieve marketing objectives. Apart from social media marketing, participants will be introduced to technology available in Customer Relationship Management (CRM), as well as digital tools used in tourism to create exceptional customer experiences. 

BCLE007 Project Management

This subject focuses on implementing the project management framework including aspects of planning activities of a project, designing the work breakdown structure, allocating project resources, implementing and controlling the progress of the project until completion. Participants will learn the use of project management software in this module.

Modes of Assessment

 

The assessment would be based on 100% coursework with role play, written tests, case studies, assignments and projects.

Career Opportunities

At the entry level, the job position is an Events Executive / Events Co-ordinator1. Upon completing the Programme, graduates can look forward to taking up some possible types of positions1:

 

  • Senior Events Executive

  • Senior Events Co-ordinator

  • Senior Project Executive

  • Assistant Manager

 

This programme graduates may also look forward to wage increment and role expansion in their workplace, subject to their work performance.

 

1Job titles may vary across companies

Course Schedule/Apply

Intake Info Application Period Course Duration

17 April 2023

9 November 2022 – 11 January 2023

12 Months

APPLY

Please submit the following documents during your submission. Kindly name the files according to the guidelines below. 

 

1. Resume (filename: Resume-YourName.pdf)
2. Highest Qualification Certificate (filename: Certificates-YourName.pdf)
3. Academic Transcripts (filename: Transcripts-YourName.pdf)
4. NS Completion Certificate, if applicable (filename: NS Certificate-YourName.pdf)

 

Please note that relevant documents will be forwarded to all participating companies for their selection.

 

Selection of applicants is at the discretion of the participating companies and participating companies will contact their shortlisted applicants for interview. Applicants have the right to reject the interview if they do not wish to be employed by the company who contacted them.


Only applicants who are hired successfully and placed on this programme by the participating companies will be invited to submit an online application for the Work-Study Post-Diploma Courses.

Course Fees

Fees Type Course Fees per PDC
(w GST)

Singapore Citizens

Aged 40 and above (Individual or SME-sponsored) S$359.52
Aged below 40 S$539.28
SME-sponsored aged below 40 S$371.28
Repeat Students S$3,608.04
Non-Singapore Citizens
Singapore Permanent Residents S$1,477.44
SME-sponsored (Singapore Permanent Residents) S$389.28
Repeat Students S$3,693.60

Course fees payable is based on per Post-Diploma Certificate.

Course fees will be reviewed by MOE on an annual basis and adjusted accordingly.

MOE subsidy will not be applicable for students who repeat a module or semester.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

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