Master of Business Administration – Event Leadership
(Program offered on-campus in Providence or Online)
Are you ready to take your career in event management to a whole new level of leadership? Let a graduate degree from Johnson & Wales University help you get there. Through studies in topics such as event operations, risk management, business strategy, and negotiations for event management, you’ll gain work-ready mix of the leadership theories and skills you need to design, plan and execute truly impactful live meetings, conventions and events.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
As a graduate of this program, you will be able to:
- Negotiate with tactics specific to event management
- More effectively manage the ins and outs of event operations
- Design, plan and execute live events in corporate, private or public sectors
WHY EARN YOUR MBA IN EVENT LEADERSHIP WITH JWU?
- Learn from instructors who bring years of industry experiences
- The opportunity to apply your skills to real-world scenarios
- Prepare for event leadership opportunities in a variety of industries
FAST FACTS
- Complete your degree in two years
- 8-week courses
- Competitive tuition
- Learn from industry leaders
- Career-focused curriculum
GMAT NOT REQUIRED FOR HIGH GPA STUDENTS
Students with a GPA of 2.85 or higher are not required to take the GMAT. The minimum GPA required for Official Acceptance is 2.85.
EMPLOYER-INFORMED CURRICULUM
MBA curriculum is developed via a collaborative effort between leading employers and our industry-experienced instructors. We turn theory into practice by bringing real-world projects and challenges into the classroom. This active-learning philosophy ensures that students are keeping up with the latest industry insights while learning the skills employers are looking for.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
- Business Policy and Strategy
- Event Operations & Risk Management
- Financial Management
- Negotiations for Event Management
- Sustainable Event Management
To learn more about earning your MBA with an Event Leadership concentration from JWU, fill out the form on this page. We’ll get in touch with you soon to answer any questions you may have.
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