Master's Degree in Event Management
Master's Degree in Event Management
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Duration1 Course
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Credits60
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Start dateOctober 2026
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Modality
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Specialization TracksMusical, Cultural and Entertainment Events / Sports and E-Sports Events / Corporate and Business Events
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Master's Degree in Event Management
The Master's Degree in Event Management responds to the need to train and provide future professionals with the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary to lead event projects that generate value for companies and destinations.
This program addresses a growing labor market, focusing on people's expertise and empowering students to adapt and face global challenges (climate change, AI, inclusion, health, wellness, geopolitical and economic crises...).
Who is the Master's Degree in Event Management for?
The CETT-UB's Master's Degree in Event Management is aimed at all those who need to acquire or expand their knowledge of event management and organization: professionals, entrepreneurs and students who want to learn the necessary skills to become leaders with the capacity to transform the events sector in the 21st century.
- Executives, managers and professionals in business management positions: sector professionals who need to update their knowledge and professional skills.
- Entrepreneurs and owners in the business sector: Chief executive officers (CEO) who need to update and improve their techniques and tools for the design of strategies that allow for proper management, positioning and increased competitiveness.
- Entrepreneurs: people interested in developing business projects in the events sector, to learn the keys to business success and the risks, and to deepen knowledge in the management and administration of companies.
- University graduates: people with a university degree and a minimum of two years of professional experience who want to focus their career and expand their professional contacts in the event business field.
Specialisations in the Master's Degree in Event Management
Choose the specialization pathway that best suits you or combine the different electives to create your own.
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Specialisation in Cultural and Entertainment Events
In this itinerary you will learn how to manage and create unique experiences in some of the most exciting and dynamic sectors. From organizing concerts, festivals and exhibitions to planning live entertainment and cultural events, you will master all phases of production. You will learn about marketing, sponsorship, stage design, and how to use the latest technologies to make events unforgettable. You will also discover how to manage artists and teams, promote audiences and generate impact.
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Specialisation in Sports Events and eSports
In this itinerary you will be trained to organize and manage sports competitions and video game tournaments at a professional level. You will learn how to plan and coordinate large events, manage sponsorships and digital marketing, and use advanced technologies such as streaming and augmented reality.
You will also develop skills to create unique experiences for attendees and viewers, both live and on online platforms. You will learn about regulations, the eSports ecosystem and how to work with teams and players.
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Specialisation in Corporate Events
In this itinerary you will learn how to organize and manage key events for companies, such as conferences, congresses, trade fairs, product launches and executive meetings.
You will be trained in the creation of high-impact experiences that reinforce brand image, optimize internal communication and generate business opportunities. From logistical planning to budget management, marketing and sponsor relations, you will master all areas to make every event a platform for business success.
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Flexible Specialisation Pathway
This option allows you to obtain a Master's degree in Event Management by choosing different electives from the three specialization itineraries.
What Makes CETT's Master's Degree in Event Management Different
Comprehensive Approach to Event Management
You will get a complete training from strategic planning to operational execution. A solid foundation adapted to different areas of event management will allow you to approach projects from different perspectives, such as logistics, communication, marketing, team management or sustainability.
Collaboration with Event Industry Companies
You will connect with the event industry and have direct access to professional networks, real projects and case studies. This interaction will facilitate your constant updating on trends and best practices, in addition to offering you employment and internship opportunities, acquiring direct experience that will enhance your insertion in the labor market.
Faculty with Expertise in Event Management
You will learn from professionals with extensive practical experience in the industry. In addition to theoretical knowledge, they will share real cases, trends and effective strategies applied in event management, guaranteeing a training aligned with market demands. The faculty will contribute to the development of practical skills and problem-solving, preparing you to efficiently face the challenges that arise in the event environment.
Experiential Learning Methodology in Event Organisation
You will acquire knowledge in an active way through different innovative methodologies that promote your learning in management skills and your professional growth. The training focuses on solving real problems of companies in the sector, encouraging critical thinking, creativity and the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations.
CETT-UB Awarded 4 QS Stars
CETT-UB has obtained four stars in the QS Stars audit by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a leading British company specializing in analyzing higher education institutions worldwide. The highest rating (five stars) is awarded in the categories of Teaching and Employability.
Why CETT-UB?
CETT-UB is an institute with a strong academic reputation: it is supported by the University of Barcelona, scores high in international rankings, has more than 56 years of experience and over 22,000 alumni, guaranteeing prestige and educational quality.
You will study in an international environment: every year, the campus receives more than 1,200 students from over 75 countries who choose CETT to train in tourism, hospitality and gastronomy. This cultural diversity, together with academic mobility opportunities, will enrich your learning experience and prepare you for a global career in the tourism industry.
CETT-UB has a close relationship with the tourism industry, ensuring that your training will be consistent with the needs of the labor market. As the institute has more than 1,000 agreements with companies in the sector, you will have access to employment and internship opportunities. A high percentage of CETT graduates also find employment in the sector, which demonstrates the quality and relevance of our training.
At CETT-UB, you will learn through real challenges and projects. You will have the opportunity to participate in national and international awards and competitions, which will allow you to make your mark and develop your skills with a global perspective.
The CETT Campus has learning spaces that reflect the reality of the sector: such as the Hotel Universitario Alimara, the Aula Restaurant, Espai Fòrum and the Ágora BCN residence. You will be able to apply your knowledge in real work environments, connect with active professionals and develop innovative projects.
Campus CETT
Training Center
Building
Reception
Resource center
Career Services
Theoretical teaching classrooms
Technical Classrooms
Pre-preparation Classroom
Cooking Workshop
Techno-Culinary Classroom
Research and Innovation Space
Demonstration Kitchen Classroom
UB-Bullipedia Space
Sommeliers Classrooms
Reception Classroom
Computer Classrooms
Applied Technology Classrooms
Restaurant Classroom
Forum Space
Kitchen Classroom
Alimara University Hotel
Reception
Summum Restaurant
Event Rooms
Garden
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Àgora BCN University Residence
Reception
Rooms
Dining Room
Leisure Room
Gym
Activity Rooms
Garden
International Student Support
Because we understand the challenge of living outside your comfort zone, the CETT-UB Campus offers you the International Relations Office (IRO), as an area aimed at orientation, counseling and attention to international students of the master's programs.
The team in this area will provide you with relevant information related to logistical aspects of living in Barcelona such as registration, processing your foreigner's identity number (NIE) or finding accommodation in the city.
Procedures for International Students
The IRO team will provide you with updated information on the procedures to be carried out once you are in the city, guiding you on essential documents such as the foreigner's identity number (NIE), the municipal census or official registry or the university card.
Languages of Instruction
If your native language is not Spanish, the IRO team will give you advice on how and where to learn it. They will also tell you where to learn Catalan, which will make it easier for you to integrate into the daily life of the city. You can also strengthen Spanish through the certified courses offered by our CETT-UB Language Department. On the other hand, if you want to practice any other language in an informal way, you can participate for free in our language exchange program between CETT-UB students.
Contact the International Office
Internship Options
During the Master's in Event Management you will have the opportunity to do internships in top level companies and institutions with the objective of acquiring new skills and applying the knowledge learned in the Master.
The Career Services department will guide you on the types of internships you can apply for.
Partnerships with Event Industry Companies
Curriculum: linked to subjects of the program you are taking and that are part of your academic curriculum and, therefore, mandatory.
Extracurricular: not included in the curriculum and are of a voluntary nature.
The internships are carried out through university-company cooperation agreements and are supervised by expert professors in each of the subjects
CETT-UB will help you find the most suitable opportunities for your professional profile and your motivations, among the more than 900 requests from companies that we receive annually. Likewise, we will help you to enter into contact with and accompany you in accessing the most attractive companies and institutions for your professional objectives.
Career Opportunities in Event Management
As a USB in the market, CETT-UB has its own group of companies dedicated to training and offering quality hotel and tourism services, so that you can apply this practical knowledge without leaving the Campus:
- Hotel Alimara
- Residència Universitària Ágora BCN
- Restaurant Classroom
- Summum Restaurant & Bar
For more information, please visit the Career Services space, contact us by email at [email protected], or visit us on the first floor of the Campus.
Job prospects
- Event Director
- Entrepreneurs in the event sector
- Responsible for protocol in public and private institutions
- Consultant in design, marketing, production and event communication strategy
- Specialist in exhibition and event technology
- Strategic Director of festivals and concerts
- Director of candidacy for sports championships and events
- Consultant for sports and eSports events
- Director of sports sponsorship
- Executive Director of sports tournaments and eSports leagues
CETT Student Services
Students will have at their disposal a wide range of services that will make their academic experience unique.
The CETT Campus boasts an outstanding variety of restaurants at the Espai Fòrum, the Aula Restaurant and the Hotel Alimara. It also has a multidisciplinary Resource Center with a large number of books, tools and digital spaces to reinforce and expand learning outside the classroom.
With the CETT-UB app, you will be able to download the Virtual Campus app and have the entire campus experience at your fingertips.
Additional Student Services
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Career Services and Career Guidance
The Career Services department guides and supports you in securing internships and job opportunities with the best companies in the industry. It has an extensive job and internship pool.
Its services include:
- Definition of your professional milestones: in-depth analysis of your entry profile, establishment of realistic objectives and monitoring of your roadmap, and guidance in the design and development of your personalized career plan.
- Design and development of the main tools for relations with the labor market: review and proofreading of resumes and cover letters, letter of recommendation. access to the main research channels and job and internship opportunities, management of offers and self-candidacies and follow-up of applications.
- Personalized training: guidance on the search for professional opportunities, simulation of job interviews and feedback on competency-based interviews and preparation of presentations so that you can learn first-hand about the needs of companies.
- Networking and dynamization of activities: corporate presentations during your training period, master classes aimed at learning about strategic sectors, corporate dynamics and challenges and job fairs.
- Exclusive Access Job Center: we offer you a wide range of job and internship opportunities, as well as the follow-up of the applications submitted.
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CETT Alumni Community
The main mission of the CETT Alumni Association is to promote relationships between former students by creating a network of professionals who enjoy a series of advantages in the professional, educational and social fields.
The main objectives of CETT Alumni are:
- To promote the permanent professional development of associates at all levels and to favor access to the labor market, professional promotion and continuous training. To promote the creation of an ideal framework for the exchange of knowledge and experience among alumni, offering them the association as a meeting point in the professional world.
- To facilitate knowledge and networking through conferences, lectures, colloquium dinners and expert sessions. CETT Alumni wants to be a center of opinion and influence on the tourism environment.
- Establish agreements with other entities, favoring synergies that generate value for associated alumni.
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Student Accommodation
CETT-UB has a student residence, Àgora BCN, with affordable prices for the CETT-UB student community. We also have our own four-star hotel, Hotel Alimara, where you and your family and friends can enjoy benefits and discounts.
CETT Campus Facilities
The CETT campus is in the Horta neighborhood of Barcelona. It is made up of CETT Barcelona School of Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy, Alimara Barcelona Hotel, and Àgora BCN International University Residence.
