Diploma in Event Management by School of Continuing Education Launched at IGNOU

by  EVENTFAQS Bureau Industry Watch | August 14, 2018 | News

The Diploma in Event Management has been launched by the School of Continuing Education (SOCE), Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). The main objective of this Diploma programme is to professionalise the field of event management. The event industry has been pretty `eventful’ in the recent years and a need was strongly felt by academicians and representatives from the industry to develop a comprehensive programme for people who are already employed in the event industry, for those who are preparing for advancement within the field and for aspiring learners who are looking for an opportunity to enter the profession.

Noted experts from the industry have contributed to the development of the programme. Vipul Pandhi of Workaholics Event Solutions Pvt. Ltd. was approached a few years back by Dr. Heena K. Bijli, faculty and programme coordinator of this Diploma programme at IGNOU. The vision of building a contemporary and skill-based enrichment programme as a growing field was recognised by Vipul who endorsed the need for talent development through event management education.

He brought with him an expert team into the fore - comprising of Ankur Kalra of Vibgyor Brand Services and Rajesh Verma of CRI Events, who along with Pervinder Mehta of Eventkraft identified the skills and competency domains required for an event profession.

Several course components of this Diploma have been edited by industry stalwarts like Ankur Kalra, Vibgyor; Pervinder Mehta, Eventkraft and Tabassum Modi of Victor Tango, while providing relevant insights on the existing and emerging areas that require special skills and practical training.

Along with Vipul and Ankur, renowned industry leaders like Samit Garg of E-Factor, Mandeep of CPM India, Rajesh Varma of CRI Events, Rajeev Jain of Rashi Entertainment have delivered several audio and video programmes that are essential components of this Diploma in Event Management programme. The objective has been to combine theoretical knowledge with practical training, in order to build a strong curriculum for event management. 

(L-R: Vipul Pandhi and Heena Bijli)

Said Dr. Heena K. Bijli who is presently the Director, School of Continuing Education at IGNOU - “IGNOU is known for its global presence being the largest university. Experts from the event industry have played a pivotal role in the development of Diploma programme. This programme will prove beneficial to aspiring learners and aims to integrate creativity, knowledge and experience. I am thankful to EEMA for their continuous support in this endeavour and look forward for future enrichments too!”

The Diploma in Event Management of IGNOU is currently on offer for the July 2018 and January 2019 sessions. This programme is of 32 credits, comprising of 5 theory courses along with 1 internship and 1 practicum course. This Diploma programme comprehensively covers the planning, coordinating, marketing and budgeting of events and the trends evolving in MICE, IPs, managed events, personal, social & cultural events, entertainment, weddings and everything that’s experiential.