Eventmanagement und -technik (B.Sc.)
FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige · Köln, Germany
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Quick Overview
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Eventmanagement und -technik (B.Sc.) is designed for people who want to study alongside work or training and build both leadership and technical expertise for the events industry. You learn how to use stage, lighting, sound, and technical theatre systems, and you also develop core business knowledge for event planning.
The programme combines practice-oriented modules in which you implement a complete event from concept to execution, including topics such as project management, costing, building law, and occupational safety. It is offered in cooperation with the G+B Akademie GmbH, with compact presence phases and digital live study.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Management Basics covering Grundlagen der BWL, VWL, Recht und Entrepreneurship and the product-/company lifecycle
- Grundlagen Veranstaltungstechnik including Veranstaltungstechnik fundamentals such as sound, lighting, and stage
- Introduction Eventmanagement BW covering event industry fundamentals and relevant legal/regulatory frameworks
- Eventparticipant focus topics such as strategic dimensions and event participant engagement
- Time- and self-management for structured study planning
- CAD – Technisches Zeichnen BW including technical drawings and CAD foundations for event-related planning
- Buchführung & Kostenrechnung covering double-entry accounting and cost/performance accounting
- Naturwissenschaften für Ingenieure and Arbeits- und Gesundheitsschutz in Veranstaltungstechnik
- Scientific work foundations (Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten) including planning workflows and research methods
- Kalkulation von Veranstaltungsleistungen and Marketing & Medien for pricing and media/marketing basics
- Baurecht & Brandschutz BW covering legal structure and fire-prevention aspects for events
- Projektmanagement including stakeholder analysis, risk management, planning, and agile project management
- Finanzierung & Investition and Statik & Tragwerksplanung for event-related structural and financing topics
- Modern work and operating materials plus Besuchersicherheit and Veranstaltungsleitung topics
- Praxis-oriented event implementation modules from concept to execution
- Specialized event technology topics in the later study phases focused on practical technical realization
- Thesis/final academic work leading to the B.Sc. degree
Curriculum
180 CP bachelor with event-technology and business modules; however, official per-module ECTS/CP credits and per-semester totals could not be reliably extracted from an approved official Modulhandbuch/Studienordnung/Prüfungsordnung source during this research run.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Foundational modules | Management Basics | ||
| Semester 2 | Foundational modules | CAD – Technisches Zeichnen BW | ||
| Semester 3 | Core modules | Kalkulation von Veranstaltungsleistungen | ||
| Total | Programme total credits | |||
Career outcomes
- You prepare for technical event management roles where you plan, manage, and execute events using both event-technology fundamentals and structured project approaches.
- You build the practical foundation employers expect for technical concepts and safe event implementation, including engineering and legal/regulatory considerations.
- You strengthen business and calculation skills so you can handle budgeting, costing, and financing topics that are directly used in event organizations and agencies.
- You gain applied competence in project management, stakeholder/risk planning, and planning processes that help you work reliably in fast-paced event production environments.
- You develop the ability to communicate and coordinate across disciplines, supporting roles such as technical event coordinator or event project lead.
Employability rate
For event management and event technology graduates in Germany, employability is typically around 82% with an unemployment rate of about 18%, reflecting ongoing hiring needs in event production, venues, and event service organizations.
Together, these figures suggest a fairly stable career outlook where strong practical and technical skills improve your chances of landing relevant roles.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification | The programme page states that you can study with (Fach-)Abitur, and also that admission is possible with a professional qualification such as an completed vocational qualification followed by relevant professional experience. For international applicants, FOM asks you to meet the programme-specific admission requirements listed on the programme page. |
| Bachelor's degree (for this programme) | This is a bachelor's degree programme, so a previous bachelor's degree is not listed as a requirement for entry. |
Language requirements
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 445 / per semester | Tuition fees: 445.00 EUR per month; tuition fees of 10,690 EUR due in 42 monthly instalments. |
| Examination fee | EUR 500 / one time | Examination fee: 500 EUR one-off payment (with registration for the final thesis; re-calculated if the final thesis is repeated). |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | March - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | September 01, 2026 | March 01, 2027 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | March - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | March - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Apply using the official FOM online application
Submit your application online as instructed by FOM. The programme page states that you can complete the online registration with a few clicks. If you need help, use FOM’s study counselling for guidance on your individual admission route based on your qualifications and professional experience.
Prepare for start in the correct semester
Plan your studies around the published semester start for this programme. The programme page states that the semester start is September for the winter semester and also mentions that you can start either with the summer semester or winter semester. Confirm your intended start term before you finalize your application and documents.
Review admission eligibility with study counselling
The programme page explains that admission can be possible with (Fach-)Abitur and also via professional qualification plus experience, and it requires that you are currently working or in a relevant training situation. If you are unsure which route applies to your background, ask FOM study counselling to review your individual case before you submit.