The course is included in these curricula and study modules

Level/category

Extension studies

Teaching language

Swedish

Type of course

Optional

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

3

Total number of ECTS

15 cr

Competency aims

In this study unit the focus lies on the following
competencies:

​​Learning and Career-oriented competencies
Ethical and sustainable competencies
Innovation and development competences
Customer-centric competency
Fact-based decision making

SDG´s in focus: 4,8,9,12,13

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this study unit:

You have a theoretical understanding of the different areas
of event planning and the different forms. (Knowledge)

You define different challenges, risks and
opportunities in the event industry. (Knowledge)

You are able to plan and conduct different types of
events from evaluation and final reports. (Skills)

You are able to identify risks and prevent accidents in
the event industry. (Skills)

You are able to take into account different
sustainability aspects and contribute to a
responsible and inclusive event industry. (Skills)

You have a curious and innovative approach to the event
industry. (Approach)

Course contents

Planering av ett evenemang: vision och mål,
5W's
Faserna i evenemagsplaneringen, rollerna och
ansvarsområden
Budgetering, tidsplanering
Samarbetspartners, marknadsföring och
kommunikation, sponsring
Hållbar utveckling inom evenemagsplanering
Uppföljning och evaluering
Säkerhets aspekter gällande evenemang
Riskanalys
Förebyggande av olyckor
Säkerhetsbestämmelser
Säkerhetsföreskrift
Säkerhetsdokument
Försäkringar
Tillstånd och licencer
Kontrakt och avtal
Praktiska arrangemang under evenemanget

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Första årets kurser avklarade. Kännedom av de
grundläggande marknadsförings teorierna eller
turism. I synnerhet kunskap om digital
marknadsföring och service design.

Previous course names

TU-3-010 (0) - Planering av evenemang 5 cr,
TU-3-011 (0) - Säkerhet och byråkrati 5 cr, TU-3-
012 (0) -
Evenemangs design & management 5 cr

Recommended or required reading

Donald Getz, Stephen J. Page,  Routledge: Event
Studies Theory, Research and Policy for Planned
Events, 3rd Edition
Stephen Page, Joanne Connell, Routledge : The
Routledge Handbook of Events
Joe Goldblatt : Special Events: Creating and
Sustaining a New World for Celebration
Matthews D.2008: Special Event production
Kilkenny, S 2011: The complete guide to
succesful event planning
Wolff & Levine, 2005:Event planning med easy
HSE,1999: The Event Safety Guide
Conway D.G, 2009: The event manager's bible:
The Complete Guide to Planning and Organising a
Voluntary or Public Event

Study activities

  • Lectures - 30 hours
  • Individual- and group instruction - 30 hours
  • Practical exercises - 150 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 50 hours
  • Individual studies - 145 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 405 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 405 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Supported virtual education

Assessment methods

  • Demonstrations and proficiency exams
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Teacher

Hernberg Mervi

Examiner

Hernberg Mervi

Home page of the course

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Assessment methods

  • Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions

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