Event Management Courses After 12th – Course Details, Fees and Career Opportunities

If you have a knack for organizing some of the memorable and most exciting festivals and events, pursuing Event Management Programs after 12th can be your ticket to a successful career. Event management is an exciting field where creativity, strategy and organization come together to create unforgettable experiences. Be it planning for a spectacular wedding, music festival or organizing a dream wedding that guests remember forever, then a career in event management is your calling. 

Why Event Management?

Gone are the days when setting up tables and arranging flowers was considered event management. People like to go ‘BIG.’ Event management industry is booming as the customer preferences are changing. From corporate parties and concerts to product launches and exhibitions, from ginormous weddings to baby showers, there has been a rise in the industry.

In India alone, the event management industry is expected to reach INR 10000 by 2030, with a growth rate of 20% each year. With that much success rate, there is a constant need for people to know about the nitty-gritty of organizing and executing events of all sizes.

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Top Event Management Courses after 12th

Wondering where to start? Dive into the world of event management and planning with some of the popular courses that you can pursue after 12th.

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No.	Course Name	Duration
Bachelor Degree Programs
1.	B.A. in Event Management	3 Years
2.	BBA in Event Management	3 Years
PG Degree Programs
1.	M.A. in Public Relations and Events	2 Years
Diploma Programs
1.	Diploma in Event Management	1 Year
2.	PG Diploma in PR and Events	1 Year

Bachelor Degree Programs

B.A. in Event Management

This 3-year degree program focuses on event marketing, budgeting, logistics and vendor management. This program fosters creativity, adaptability and problem-solving abilities, preparing graduates to thrive in diverse event-related industries.

With this program, students can pursue roles like event manager, brand manager or business development executive.

BBA in Event Management

This program combines creativity and strategy, focusing on subjects like event production, digital marketing and event planning. After the program, students can look forward to career opportunities like conference planning, concert production or social media management.

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Master Degree Programs

M.A. in Public Relations and Events

This 2-year program, students delve deeper into event planning and public relations. This course delves into media management, corporate event planning and relationship building, leading to career opportunities like PR manager or corporate events specialist.

Diploma Programs

Diploma in Event Management

The Diploma in Event Management focuses on learning about event planning skills, which includes budgeting, logistics and vendor management. Prepare yourself to thrive in the world of event management including weddings, festivals and conferences. After the program, you can look forward to various opportunities like event coordinator, logistics manager, event marketing assistant and much more.

PG Diploma in PR and Events

This course covers a broader aspect for event planning, including media management, corporate planning and relationship building, leading to positions like PR manager or corporate events specialist.

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Fees and Financial Aid

The program fees may vary depending on the course or institution you choose. Diploma fee ranges from INR 50,000 to INR 1.5 lacs. There are some institutions that offer scholarships or financial aid to eligible students.

UG and PG degree programs can cost you around INR 1.5 lacs and INR 4 lakhs for the entire course. Many institutes also provide student loans or merit-based scholarships.

Career Opportunities and Expected Salaries

Job Role	Industries Hiring	Expected Salary	Growth Prospects
Corporate Event Planner	Corporates, Event Firms	₹3,50,000 to ₹10,00,000	Strong growth in corporate sector
Exhibition Manager	Art galleries, exhibition venues	₹4,00,000 to ₹9,00,000	Exhibition events are in high demand
Social Media Manager	Marketing agencies, event firms	₹3,50,000 to ₹8,00,000	High demand with digital event marketing
PR Executive	Corporate firms, PR agencies	₹3,00,000 to ₹6,00,000	Higher demand with digital transformation
Logistics Manager	Logistics travel, event firms	₹3,00,000 to ₹7,00,000	High demand for large-scale events
Brand Manager	MNCs, media agencies and PR firms	₹4,00,000 to ₹10,00,000	Higher demand in experiential marketing
Wedding Planner	Wedding planning firms	₹3,00,000 to ₹8,00,000	Strong demand with destination weddings
Event Coordinator	Event agencies, corporates and hospitality	₹2,50,000 to ₹5,00,000	Higher demand with growing corporate events

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*Expected salaries can vary based on experience, city or organization*

Conclusion

There are so many diploma and degree programs that anyone can pursue after 12th. Students can choose any program according to their preferences. Event management programs are practical-oriented that also provides the students with the knowledge to build a successful career and thrive in the industry.

If you got a knack for Event Management programs after 12th, AAFT is your getaway to a successful career. The institute provides a variety of diploma, certificate and degree programs to help you understand the nitty-gritty of the industry.