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Event Management – Master’s

Event Management

You’ve excelled in the execution of event management. Take your career to the next step. We can deepen your expertise in event management’s ethical, legal, societal, and economic aspects. Master industry complexities and drive your career to the next level.

Add a promotion to your to-do list

You’re ready, and the online master’s in science in event management is tailored to get you to the next level of your career. Whether you’re an event entrepreneur or a mid- to executive-level leader in the industry, this program equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to drive your career forward. Gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to excel in planning, organizing, and managing events across diverse sectors, including corporate, hospitality, sports, entertainment, and nonprofit. With a focus on real-world application, the creative component course empowers you to apply advanced event management concepts to a project directly impacting your industry, positioning you for the next step in your career.

Getting you ready for your next next.

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency

For specific program requirements, visit the Graduate College website.

Credits

Total: 36 Credits

Contact Information

Joan Su
Associate Professor
4 MacKay Hall
515-294-5785
joansu@iastate.edu

Iowa State Online
515-294-3916
iowastateonline@iastate.edu

Planning the Future

One Student’s Success Story with Iowa State University’s Online Event Management Program

Ashley Grabau was expecting her June 2019 performance review to be a fairly typical one. Maybe she’d get a pat on the back for doing a good job, or kudos for her willingness to take on extra projects. But instead, she changed the trajectory of her life for the better.

Woman walking on a sidewalk next to a glass paned building

Take the next step

Anything is possible at Iowa State University with innovative academic programs, hands-on research opportunities, and globally recognized scholars to support you every step of the way.