Courses – Fakultet tehničkih nauka u Novom Sadu

Subject: Event Management (17.IMS290)

Type of studies	Title
Specialised Academic Studies	Engineering Management (Year: 1, Semester: Winter)

General information:

Category	Professional-applicative
Scientific or art field	Proizvodni i uslužni sistemi, organizacija i menadžment
ECTS	6

The aim of course is the introduction and overcoming the techniques and skills and activities that are necessary for the planning, promotion, implementation and evaluation of a successful event.Event management involves identifying the target group, formulating the event concept, planning the overall logistics of the event and conducting project management of the event.

Students will gain knowledge necessary for planning, organizing, leading and controlling processes directed to the realization of different types of the events with the different scope.

Introduction to event management; Basic definitions and characteristics of events; Event planning; Program planning activities; HR planning; Making teams of volunteers.; Planning logistics support; Marketing planning activities; Sponsoring the event; Financial planning events; Safety and security of participants; Events legislation; Planning infrastructure needs; Preparation of documentation; Technical Support; Key elements of budget control; Reporting during the implementation; Risks and risk management strategy; Activities realized after the event

Classes are organized through auditory lectures and exercises supported with theoretical background of case studies. Exercises include auditory introducing students in observed issue, case study interactive solving. Students work in small groups on specific project task which aims to use the knowledge acquired. Public presentation is required. The final exam is in the form of a written test. Students can take the final exam when they successfully complete the project work.

Authors	Title	Year	Publisher	Language
Jones, M.	Sustainable event management: A practical guide	2017	Routledge	English
Goldblatt J.	Special Events	2002	John Wiley & Sons	English
Van der Vagen, L., White, L.	Events Management	2011	Elsevier Ltd.	English