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
National Academy of Event Management and Development (NAEMD), Mumbai
National Institute of Event Management (NIEM), Pune
Amity Institute of Event Management, Noida
Pearl Academy, Delhi
Impact Institute of Event Management, Delhi
Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Mumbai
EMDI Institute of Media & Communication, Bangalore
Symbiosis Centre for Media & Communication, Pune
Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT), Noida
Rachnoutsav College of Commerce and Management, Hyderabad
Top 10 Institutions Offering BEM in Kerala
Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Thiruvananthapuram
St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi
Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram
Christ College, Irinjalakuda
Farook College, Kozhikode
Sacred Heart College, Thevara, Ernakulam
St. Joseph's College, Devagiri, Calicut
St. Thomas College, Thrissur
CMS College, Kottayam