Bachelor of Event Management (BEM)

Course Overview:
The Bachelor of Event Management (BEM) is an undergraduate program designed to train students in planning, organizing, and executing various types of events such as corporate meetings, festivals, weddings, concerts, conferences, and more. It blends theoretical knowledge with practical skills in management, marketing, logistics, and public relations.

Course Duration

3 years (6 semesters)

Syllabus (Semester-wise)

Semester 1:

  • Introduction to Event Management

  • Principles of Management

  • Business Communication

  • Event Planning and Budgeting

  • Event Coordination and Teamwork

  • Introduction to Public Relations

Semester 2:

  • Event Marketing and Promotion

  • Human Resource Management

  • Event Production & Operations

  • Hospitality and Catering Management

  • Media and Entertainment Law

  • Business Accounting & Finance

Semester 3:

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management in Events

  • Advertising and Sponsorship

  • Event Safety and Risk Management

  • Consumer Behavior in Events

  • Vendor Management

  • Information Technology in Event Management

Semester 4:

  • Strategic Event Management

  • Special Events (Weddings, Exhibitions, Concerts)

  • Public Relations and Media Management

  • Event Hospitality & Guest Relations

  • Sustainable Event Planning

  • Event Leadership and Ethics

Semester 5:

  • Corporate Event Management

  • Brand Management and Corporate Identity

  • Event Production and Design

  • Event Resource Management

  • Social Media in Event Management

  • Business Negotiation Skills

Semester 6:

  • Internship/Fieldwork

  • Dissertation/Project Work

  • Event Technology and Trends

  • Event Risk and Crisis Management

  • Event Case Studies and Best Practices

  • Viva/Portfolio Presentation

Average Fees

INR 40,000 - INR 3,00,000 per annum (varies based on institution)

Exams to Attend

Admission into BEM programs may require entrance exams or be based on merit. Some institutions may hold their own exams. Common entrance exams include:

  • UGAT (Undergraduate Aptitude Test)

  • AIMA Entrance Test

  • CET (Common Entrance Test for various states)

  • Institute-specific Entrance Tests

Top 10 Institutions Offering BEM in India

  1. National Academy of Event Management and Development (NAEMD), Mumbai

  2. National Institute of Event Management (NIEM), Pune

  3. Amity Institute of Event Management, Noida

  4. Pearl Academy, Delhi

  5. Impact Institute of Event Management, Delhi

  6. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Mumbai

  7. EMDI Institute of Media & Communication, Bangalore

  8. Symbiosis Centre for Media & Communication, Pune

  9. Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT), Noida

  10. Rachnoutsav College of Commerce and Management, Hyderabad

Top 10 Institutions Offering BEM in Kerala

  1. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Thiruvananthapuram

  2. St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam

  3. Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi

  4. Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram

  5. Christ College, Irinjalakuda

  6. Farook College, Kozhikode

  7. Sacred Heart College, Thevara, Ernakulam

  8. St. Joseph's College, Devagiri, Calicut

  9. St. Thomas College, Thrissur

  10. CMS College, Kottayam