Application deadline

Applicants from Nordic countries: 1 June for the autumn semester and 1 December for the spring semester.

Exchange students and Fulbright students: 1 October for the spring semester and 15 April for the autumn semester. 

Type of course

Admission requirements

Admission requirements: 
Applicants from Nordic countries: Generell studiekompetanse.

International applicants: Higher Education Entrance Qualification and certified language requirements in English.

A list of the requirements for the Higher Education Entrance Qualification in Norway can be found on the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education website - nokut.no

Application code: 9199 (Nordic countries)

Course content

Purpose:

In a growing events industry it is a demand for suitably qualified graduates who have the ability to understand the events field. The course aims to give the students¿ knowledge about different events, event tourism and the connection with, and impact on the community.
 

Social relevance of the subject:

The society in general needs knowledge about the importance of how to organize and manage events such as festivals, sporting, entertaining and cultural events, as well as exhibitions and conferences.

Objectives of the course

Knowledge and understanding.
After completing the course:
- The candidate understands the essentials of "what is the event field¿, with planning, managing,
   implementing and evaluating projects in the event business and related fields of work.

Skills.
After completing the course:
- The candidate is able to see the importance of co-operation in networks as means for learning and
   developing.
- The candidate is able to understand planning, managing, implementing and evaluating projects in the event
   business and related fields of work.

General competence.
After completing the course:
- The candidate is able to take responsibility for given assignments in a project.
- The candidate is able to communicate ideas, and reflect upon fellow students´, lecturers´ and
   professionals´ ideas and suggestions concerning a project.
- The candidate is able to detect and employ basic theory when carrying out ideas and plans for a given
   project.

Language of instruction and examination

Teaching methods

Methodology and design:

- Lectures

- Workshops

- Class discussions

- Written assignments

Assessment

Class participation 70% (If not fulfilled, the students can apply for writing an extra written assignment).

- Individual school exam. Duration: 4 hours.

- Grades A - E for passed exam, F for failed.

- Possibility of re-sit exam in case of F.