By taking event management as a minor subject, students are able to plan and run an event, or contribute to 1 or more events, using planning techniques; this course is designed to equip students with the skills to organise all aspects of outdoor music events, press conferences, charity or major sponsored events; it covers areas such as project management, strategic planning, budgeting, finance, promotions, marketing and sponsorship, operations and production, health and safety and risk management; case studies are also utilised.