DIPLOMA IN EVENT MANAGEMENT

in association with 

The Midas Touch Events [A unit of Mayfair Events LLP]

Scope 

This industry-aligned certificate program offers comprehensive training in the field of event management. The Midas Touch equips participants with cutting-edge skills, beginning with a foundational understanding of the event management industry and advancing to the planning, designing, execution, and entrepreneurship aspects of events.

The curriculum emphasizes the Indian context, enriched with relevant case studies on both national and international events. Learners will explore a wide spectrum of events—from corporate gatherings and social functions to cultural festivals and mega live shows—developing the strategic and practical skills required to succeed in this dynamic industry.

Whether you aspire to become a professional event manager or start your own event management company, this programme provides the ideal platform to launch your career in the vibrant world of events.

Objective

The objective is to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and entrepreneurial mindset required to succeed in the dynamic and fast-evolving event management industry. The program aims to:

• Provide a comprehensive understanding of the structure, scope, and functioning of the event management industry in India and abroad.

• Develop practical skills in event planning, budgeting, logistics, marketing, and execution across various types of events.

• Foster creativity and innovation in designing memorable and impactful events, while managing resources effectively.

• Encourage entrepreneurship by guiding students on how to start, operate, and grow an event management company.

• Enhance professional competencies through soft skills, personality development, and real-world exposure via internships and industry interactions.

• Enable industry readiness through case-based learning, and hands-on assignments.

Target group

Completed Class XII examinations, fresh graduates and working executives/professionals.

Programmes

Semester I

Programme1: Introduction to Event Management

Programme 2: Communication, Public Relations & Presentation Skills for Events

Programme 3: Event Planning, Sponsorship & Budgeting

Programme 4: Event Marketing & Branding

Programme 5: Event Team & Crew Management

Programme 6: Event Production & Logistics

Programme 7: Event Catering, Law & Permissions

Semester II 

Programme 8: Advance Aspects of Event Management

Programme 9: Event Coordination

Programme 10: Wedding Planning & Special Event

Programme 11: Internship and Practical Event Management

Programme Assessment

* For Papers where Individual Assignments and/or Team case presentation is not assessed, the weightage for End Semester Assessment is 100%

Eligibility Criteria

Students who have completed Class XII examinations or currently pursuing undergraduate programs, fresh graduates or working executives/professionals.

Tentative Class Days & Timing

Diploma

Attendance Policy

A student must obtain a minimum of 75% attendance in all papers/subjects separately. A student who has between 60% and 74% attendance on grounds of illness or any other unavoidable circumstance will have to seek condonation from the Prof-in-Charge of COP. Without the condonation the student will not be allowed to appear for the examination.

Admission procedure and Payment of Fees [Direct Enrolment]:

Step 1: Submission of online Registration Forms

• Printing facility is required while filling up this online form.
• Please read the instruction in the Registration Form and Acknowledgement Card with care.
• Application forms are available online only through this website.
• No printed forms will be issued by the College

Note: After successful online submission please note down your Application Number for further reference.

Use Login Link for:

• Paying Application and Programme Fee Online
• Printing Online Payment Receipt
• Checking Application Registration and Payment Status
• Printing Admission Form (on Paying Application and Programme Fee)

Step 2: Payment of Registration Fees & Programme Fee (Online)

• Registration Fees and Programme Fee are to be paid by using online payment method.
• The College Fees will be accepted only online through Credit Card, Debit Card or Net Banking.

Step 3: Admission Process

• Submission of Application form (generated through website) along with necessary documents to the College office (Room No. 7), within 4 working days.
• Eligible candidates shall get direct admission subject to the fulfilment of norms and availability of seats.

Online Payment FAQ

1. Online Payment Assistance: For any assistance regarding online payment, call Kolkata Bill Desk Office between 10 am and 5 pm on all working days on the following numbers : 033-4003 5101/02/03/04
2. In case of non-receipt of the “online payment receipt” through the College Website, even after the completion of the payment process, the student is advised to verify with the concerned bank before attempting a repayment. However, if your account has been debited, contact COP Office (Room 7) with your bank details to get your site updated, after which you will automatically get your receipt.
3. Refund of Excess Fees Paid Online: In case of any fees having been paid online more than once, the payer is requested not to place any Charge Back Request to their respective banks. The excess payment will be refunded from the Treasurer’s office at St. Xavier’s College as soon as the payer places a request for the refund in the Treasurer’s office with the documented evidence of the payment in question.
4. In case of any “Charge Back Request” is placed by the student to their respective Banks, then a processing charge as applicable will be recovered from the student.

Cancellation of Admission & Refund Policy

Your admission will be cancelled

1. If the admission form is incomplete.
2. If the supporting documents are not complete.
3. If false documents have been submitted.
4. If required educational qualifications are not fulfilled.
5. If incorrect or wrong information is given.
6. If the examinations are not passed from a recognised Board/ University

Note: Admission once cancelled will not be re-considered and fee paid will not be refunded under any circumstance.