Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Event Management
*Year 1: Business & Event Management Foundations*
*Semester 1*
- *Principles of Management*
(Planning, organizing, leadership, decision-making)
- *Introduction to Event Management*
(Types of events: corporate, social, cultural; event lifecycle)
- *Business Communication*
(Client pitches, proposals, negotiation skills)
- *Basics of Hospitality & Tourism*
(Guest relations, service standards, tourism trends)
- *Financial Accounting*
(Budgeting for events, expense tracking, financial statements)
*Semester 2*
- *Marketing Fundamentals*
(4Ps, branding, digital marketing basics)
- *Event Planning & Design*
(Theme development, floor plans, décor, vendor coordination)
- *Human Resource Management*
(Team management, volunteer coordination, staffing for events)
- *Business Law & Contracts*
(Contract drafting, liability, insurance, intellectual property)
- *Computer Applications in Events*
(Eventbrite, Cvent, Social Tables, Canva for design)
*Year 2: Core Event Management & Operations*
*Semester 3*
- *Event Marketing & Sponsorship*
(Sponsorship proposals, brand partnerships, social media campaigns)
- *Logistics & Operations Management*
(Venue selection, permits, transportation, crowd management)
- *Hospitality Services*
(Catering, accommodation, VIP guest handling)
- *Public Relations (PR) for Events*
(Media relations, press releases, crisis communication)
- *Elective 1*
(E.g., Wedding Planning, Sports Event Management)
*Semester 4*
- *Event Risk Management*
(Safety protocols, emergency plans, insurance, COVID-19 compliance)
- *Entertainment & Production*
(Stage design, audiovisual tech, lighting, talent management)
- *Sustainable Event Management*
(Eco-friendly practices, waste reduction, carbon footprint)
- *Revenue Management*
(Pricing strategies, ticket sales, ROI analysis)
- *Elective 2*
(E.g., Cultural Festivals, MICE Tourism)
*Year 3: Advanced Specializations & Industry Exposure*
*Semester 5*
- *Strategic Event Management*
(Large-scale events, global event trends, case studies like Olympics/EXPOs)
- *Digital Events & Virtual Experiences*
(Hybrid events, webinars, metaverse platforms, Zoom/Webex tools)
- *Entrepreneurship in Events*
(Business plans, funding, startup challenges, freelancing)
- *Elective 3*
(E.g., Luxury Events, Corporate Conferences)
- *Project Work*
(Live project: Plan and execute a real event, e.g., college fest or charity gala)
*Semester 6*
- *Global Event Standards*
(International event protocols, cross-cultural etiquette)
- *Event Analytics & Evaluation*
(Post-event surveys, KPI measurement, feedback analysis)
- *Elective 4*
(E.g., Political Campaign Events, Nonprofit Fundraising Events)
- *Internship/Viva Voce*
(6–8 weeks with event agencies, hotels, or wedding planners)
- *Portfolio Development*
(Compiling event projects, client testimonials, and certifications)
*Elective Options*
- *Wedding & Social Events*
(Theme weddings, destination weddings, social galas)
- *Sports & Entertainment Events*
(Concerts, marathons, IPL-style leagues)
- *Corporate Events*
(Product launches, AGMs, team-building retreats)
- *MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) *
(Trade shows, corporate summits, exhibition logistics)
- *Government & Political Events*
(Rallies, diplomatic summits, national ceremonies)
*Practical Components*
- *Software Training*:
- Event management tools: *Cvent, **Eventzilla, **Aventri*
- Design tools: *Adobe Photoshop, **Canva, **SketchUp*
- Virtual event platforms: *Hoppin, **Remo, **Zoom Events*
- *Workshops*:
- Floral arrangement, stage lighting, and audiovisual tech.
- Crisis simulation (e.g., handling a PR disaster during an event).
- *Industry Visits*:
- Event venues (stadiums, convention centres), wedding planners, PR firms.
- *Live Projects*:
- Collaborate with brands/NGOs to organize charity runs, cultural fests, or webinars.