DL906-Postgrad Diploma in Business Cultural Event
Management
Springboard+ is co-funded by the Government of Ireland, via the National Training Fund, and the European Union.
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What you will learn:
- Event management – Learn how to conceptualise, plan and deliver cultural events that resonate with audiences and communities.
- Strategic management – Develop core management competencies in strategic planning fundamentals tailored to the cultural sector.
- Digital marketing – Build skills to understand audiences, promote events and cultural programmes using effective online strategies.
Cultural policy – Understand policy frameworks and the social and economic significance of the cultural events sector in Ireland and internationally. - Business management – learn about business management at an operational level for festivals and other cultural events. Gain understanding of the financial and legal responsibilities of cultural organisations.
- Cultural Entrepreneurship – develop entrepreneurial competencies while preparing a unique creative project funding proposal.
Work is project‑based throughout, helping you to build confidence and tangible evidence of what you can do.
Who this course is for:
Whether you’re returning to work after time away, returning to the cultural sector, shifting career direction, or seeking deeper skills in cultural and creative sectors, this programme is designed for you.
How it works:
- Part‑time, blended delivery: Tuesday & Thursday evenings online, with one Saturdays each month on campus.
- Hands‑on learning: Projects, case studies and peer collaboration prepare you for real workplace challenges.
- Supportive environment: Small class sizes and expert lecturers help you develop confidence and industry understanding.
Career and Progression
Graduates move into roles such as:
- Cultural Event Manager in arts organisations or festivals
- Event Management professional in agencies or consultancies
- Cultural Entrepreneur (setting up own events or festivals)
- Specialist Manager within cultural industries (e.g. music promotor, film producer)
- Cultural Sector Manager (Creative Ireland, Music Generation, Local Arts Office, Arts Centre)
Option to progress to DL916 Masters 30 credit add-on through completion of dissertation.
Springboard+ Funding
This programme is co‑funded by the Government of Ireland and the EU through Springboard+. Eligible participants pay a subsidised fee or no tuition fee (depending on employment status), giving a practical way to reskill or upskill without financial pressure.
Next Step
Apply now via the link above or contact the programme team for more information.
Graduate Testimonial:
“I loved being a student with IADT on the Cultural Event Management course. Having classes in the evenings and weekends really worked well for me as I was balancing freelance work in the arts too.
The skills and knowledge on offer were practical and useful, I put them to use straight away in my work. The lecturers were really helpful and supportive throughout the course. I especially enjoyed the group work we did on assignments as it allowed our class to get to know each other better. We learned a lot just from working with each other. I know this is a network of people that I will stay in touch with and hopefully work with in the future.
Doing this course definitely benefited my career and has greatly benefited my skills and knowledge. I am sure it is one of the reasons why I recently became employed by Carlow Arts Festival as their Creative Producer.” – Orlaith Treacy, Cultural Event Management Graduate