Event management and technology

The first three semesters form the foundation phase. Here you will attend modules from both areas (marketing and event management as well as event technology), thus laying the groundwork for your choice of specialization. To progress to the fourth semester, you must demonstrate 90% of the credit points (CRPs) achievable in the foundation phase. From the fourth semester onwards, you will delve deeper into your chosen specialization, either marketing and event management or event technology, while continuing to take Elective modules from the other specialization as well.

This allows you to build up your expertise in your chosen specialization and demonstrate it during the Professional Practice Phase (BPP) in the 7th semester. During the BPP, you will choose your thesis topic, perhaps even in cooperation with your BPP company. After receiving your Bachelor of Science degree, you will be eligible to pursue a Master's degree in Strategic Live Communication (SLK).

EMT places a special emphasis on marketing and event management, and the successful positioning of companies and brands through events, as part of its business administration training. This includes, in addition to..

• Live Communication 1/2, consisting of Event Management 1/2 and Marketing 1/2
• Knowledge of project management and the
• Project management mediated.

To successfully plan and implement an event, a second focus is on imparting event technology skills such as..

• Fundamentals of event technology, consisting of lighting, video and audio 1
• Rigging
• Electrical Engineering 1/2 as well as
• Computer Science for Event Technology 1/2

and the questions: How do I present a brand in the right light? How can companies make themselves heard?

The program is complemented by practical lectures, a practical work placement (if possible abroad) and an Elective area in the respective focus areas.

Apply for the EMT degree program and acquire a scientifically sound, practice-oriented and career-qualifying university degree (Bachelor of Science) that optimally prepares you for the event industry through the various subject areas listed below.

Research methodology

• Bachelor thesis
• Empirical research methods
• Statistics 1/2
• Scientific work

Interdisciplinary modules

• BPP – Vocational Practical Phase
• Interdisciplinary project
• Lab Sessions

Marketing and event management

• Agile and hybrid project management
• Business Administration in the Event Industry 1/2
• Destination management
• Introduction to General Legal Theory
• Communication policy
• Creative techniques
• Live Communication 1/2
• Micro- & Macroeconomics
• Multisensory
• Online marketing
• Project management
• Event logistics
• Event law
• Scientific project in the event industry

Interdisciplinary skills

• Professional Writing
• Business English for Event Management and Technology
• Debate
• Introduction to Office and Self-Management
• Intercultural competence
• Communication and presentation techniques
• Project management

Event technology

• Application of media technologies
• Audio 2
• AV and media technology
• CAD
• Electrical Engineering 1 to 3 – Power Supply for Events
• Fundamentals of event technology
• Computer Science for the Event Industry 1/2
• mathematics
• physics
• Rigging
• Scenic shoot
• Scenography
• Technical concept
• Technical Mechanics

The following is a list of the courses offered in the degree program. The numbers indicate the weekly contact hours (SWS) or the credit points you will receive for successful completion of the course. A total of 210 credit points must be earned.

Please refer to the module handbook for detailed information on the study program. The THM Organizer provides direct access to the timetables for the current semester.

Practical experience and work on projects will help you acquire the skills that the industry demands in light of the speed of technological development, the ongoing digitalization of the event industry and the rapidly changing framework conditions, namely the independent exploration and application of new areas of knowledge and the transfer to the event industry.

During your studies you have many opportunities to experience practical orientation, be it through the professional practical phase (BPP), through projects in your studies, a semester abroad or through the use of our teaching stage and media labs as well as through your participation in practical lectures and expert talks.

Mathematics and physics knowledge

To lay the foundations for the field of event technology, the curriculum in the first semester includes taking the modules mathematics and physics, the content of which is also needed in subsequent semesters (e.g. electrical engineering, lighting, etc.).

Having trouble with math or physics? Attend our bridging courses.

For those who anticipate difficulties in the natural sciences or who wish to refresh their knowledge, there is the option of taking THM one-week, fee-based bridging courses to facilitate a smooth start to your studies. so-called bridging courses . Before the start of lectures, offers

With a Bachelor's degree in Event Management and Technology, you can launch your career in the events industry right away. A variety of responsible positions await you in marketing and event agencies or departments, trade fair and congress centers, event technology service companies, exhibition stand construction, or convention bureaus. The German events industry continues to demand well-trained professionals who think economically, understand technology, and are creative, especially in the age of digitalization. With the unique combination of event management and technology, coupled with specialized knowledge, you will meet the industry's sought-after profile upon graduation. This will pave the way for the comprehensive organization and execution of professional events. You can thus successfully enter the field of both corporate marketing and technical service sectors.

The interdisciplinary nature of the degree program allows you to work in different fields after graduation – depending on your wishes and personal focus:

Service providers in the event industry

• Technical service provider
• Marketing and event departments in companies or in associations and foundations
• Marketing and event agencies
• Exhibition and convention centers
• Exhibition stand construction company
• Hotels

cultural institutions

• theater
• Museums
• municipalities

degree

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Standard period of study

7 semesters

Accreditation

ZEvA Hannover

Study options

Full-time studies

Main language of instruction

German

Study location

Giessen

Cost

Semester fee

Admission mode

The degree program is open admission, without a numerus clausus (NC). You only need to enroll within the respective deadline and meet the enrollment requirements to secure a place.

Start of studies

Winter semester

Bridge courses

Before the start of lectures, THM one-week bridging courses in subjects including mathematics, physics, programming, and chemistry. First-year students can use these courses to refresh their prior knowledge and fill any gaps.

Basic internship

A basic internship of 12 weeks is required for the Bachelor's degree program in Event Management and Technology. This must be documented by the end of the second semester. It is recommended that the entire basic internship be completed as a pre-study internship before the start of the program. Further information regarding the basic internship can be found in the examination regulations.

Enrollment period

June 1st to September 20th (winter semester)

Application period for international students

from April 1st to July 15th (winter semester) via uni-assist.
Further information for international applicants is available from the International Office.

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