Bachelor of Event Management (BEM)
A three-year degree specializing in large-scale corporate events, wedding planning and festival coordination.
Description
Bachelor of Event Management (BEM) is a three-year undergraduate degree that trains students in large-scale corporate events, wedding planning, festival coordination and event business management. It is designed for the rapidly growing events, weddings and experiential marketing industry.
Students learn event planning and design, wedding planning, corporate events, festival management, venue and vendor management, event marketing, budgeting, hospitality, logistics and event business operations. The course includes live event projects, internships with event agencies and destination wedding planners.
Graduates work as event managers, wedding planners, corporate event managers, festival coordinators and event business owners in event management companies, wedding planning firms, hotels, corporates and as independent event planners.
Entrance Exams
University / State Entrance Exams (CUET, IPU CET, etc.)
Respective universities
Many universities admit students via entrance tests covering English, reasoning, GK and general awareness.
Direct / Merit-based Admission
Private colleges
Several private colleges offer admission on the basis of Class 12 marks and a personal interview.
Job Roles
Event Manager
Plans and manages large-scale events, weddings and corporate functions.
Wedding Planner
Plans and manages weddings, venues, decor and guest experience.
Corporate Event Manager
Manages corporate events, conferences and product launches for companies.
Festival Coordinator
Coordinates festivals, concerts and large public events.
Salary
Fresher (0–2 yrs)
Event agencies and wedding planning firms pay at the higher end.
Mid-level (3–6 yrs)
Senior event managers and wedding planners earn more with experience.
Senior (7+ yrs / Event Director)
Event directors and successful independent planners earn well above this range.
Top Colleges / Institutes
- EMDI Institute of Media & Communication
- National Academy of Event Management (NAEM)
- Amity University, Noida (event management programmes)
- Christ University, Bengaluru
- Private event management colleges (state-wise)