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Andy Suddaby - Programme Leader
Andy is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader in the Lincoln International Business School. He teaches on the Tourism and Events Management undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Andy's research interests are centred around people management issues and in particular areas of workplace culture, challenging behaviour and managing conflict.
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The events sector is a multi-billion pound industry, providing a significant contribution to regional, national, and global economies. It requires adaptable and highly skilled professionals who understand the processes of event planning and have the ability to manage in challenging, yet highly rewarding, environments.
This internationally-focused programme provides students with the opportunity to develop their understanding of the dynamic socio-cultural, economic, and political contexts in which events are conceived and executed. The programme features important contemporary themes, such as sustainability, entrepreneurship, the new marketing environment, and the role of events in society, and aims to develop the knowledge and skills needed for event management, equipping graduates with high order managerial and intellectual skills.
There is an emphasis on strategic insight and a critical understanding of the operating environment. Traditional teaching methods are augmented by industry events and workshop.
The programme is available for either a September or February start.
Welcome to MSc Events Management
The events sector is a multi-billion pound industry, providing a significant contribution to regional, national, and global economies. It requires adaptable and highly skilled professionals who understand the processes of event planning and have the ability to manage in challenging, yet highly rewarding, environments.
This internationally-focused programme provides students with the opportunity to develop their understanding of the dynamic socio-cultural, economic, and political contexts in which events are conceived and executed. The programme features important contemporary themes, such as sustainability, entrepreneurship, the new marketing environment, and the role of events in society, and aims to develop the knowledge and skills needed for event management, equipping graduates with high order managerial and intellectual skills.
There is an emphasis on strategic insight and a critical understanding of the operating environment. Traditional teaching methods are augmented by industry events and workshop.
How You Study
Students are required to study six core modules which are designed to develop and enhance the practice of events management, as well as a range of essential graduate attributes. The core modules include:
- Arts, Performance, and Society
- Contemporary Issues in the Visitor Economy
- Event Design and Implementation
- Managing the Tourism, Event and Hospitality Enterprise
- Innovation and Event Creativity
- Research Methods for Tourism, Events and Hospitality
Students then study two optional modules based on their academic interests and career aspirations and selected from:
- Community Organisation, Sustainability, and Development
- Comparative Human Resource Management
- Digital Marketing
- Group Consultancy Project
- Strategy Making
- The Visitor Experience at Cultural and Heritage Attractions
Optional modules will run as long as at least ten students select them. Timetabling arrangements may limit the availability of modules to some students. As the options reflect staff research interests, they may change over time due to staff availability.
Finally, all students are required to undertake two additional core modules. A Personal Professional Development module in which students have the chance to be coached through development by a team coach and receive mentoring support from academics and business representatives. The Final Project is essentially an extended research project that we facilitate innovative approaches and diverse pathways to this final assessed piece of work.
In addition to traditional teaching methods, delivery is enhanced by students engaging with industry events and workshops that support planning and organising live events.
Contact hours
Each module typically consists of two or three weekly teaching hours over a teaching term of 12 weeks. Four modules are usually studied per semester, equating to eight to 12 hours per week. Part-time students will generally study two modules per term, equating to four to six hours of contact time per week. Hours of study may vary from term to term for both full and part-time students and can be spread throughout the week.
Postgraduate level study involves a significant proportion of independent study, exploring the material covered in lectures and seminars. As a general guide, for every hour spent in class, students are expected to spend four to five hours in independent study. For more detailed information please contact the Programme Leader.
How You Study
Students are required to study six core modules which are designed to develop and enhance the practice of events management, as well as a range of essential graduate attributes. The core modules include:
- Arts, Performance, and Society
- Contemporary Issues in the Visitor Economy
- Event Design and Implementation
- Managing the Tourism, Event and Hospitality Enterprise
- Innovation and Event Creativity
- Research Methods for Tourism, Events and Hospitality
Students then study two optional modules based on their academic interests and career aspirations and selected from:
- Community Organisation, Sustainability, and Development
- Comparative Human Resource Management
- Digital Marketing
- Group Consultancy Project
- Strategy Making
- The Visitor Experience at Cultural and Heritage Attractions
Optional modules will run as long as at least ten students select them. Timetabling arrangements may limit the availability of modules to some students. As the options reflect staff research interests, they may change over time due to staff availability.
Finally, all students are required to undertake two additional core modules. A Personal Professional Development module in which students have the chance to be coached through development by a team coach and receive mentoring support from academics and business representatives. The Final Project is essentially an extended research project that we facilitate innovative approaches and diverse pathways to this final assessed piece of work.
In addition to traditional teaching methods, delivery is enhanced by students engaging with industry events and workshops that support planning and organising live events.
Contact hours
Each module typically consists of two or three weekly teaching hours over a teaching term of 12 weeks. Four modules are usually studied per semester, equating to eight to 12 hours per week. Part-time students will generally study two modules per term, equating to four to six hours of contact time per week. Hours of study may vary from term to term for both full and part-time students and can be spread throughout the week.
Postgraduate level study involves a significant proportion of independent study, exploring the material covered in lectures and seminars. As a general guide, for every hour spent in class, students are expected to spend four to five hours in independent study. For more detailed information please contact the Programme Leader.
An Introduction to Your Modules
† Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.
An Introduction to Your Modules
† Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.
How you are assessed
Lincoln International Business School uses assessment as a tool to develop intellect, and simulate the individual, practical, and team-working skills required in the workplace. These skills include written and oral presentation, numeracy, and the use of software for presentation and analysis. They may also include events, blogs, websites, articles, reports, and essays. In the past students have successfully taken the lead role in planning, organising, and delivering an awareness and funding event on behalf of a significant national cancer charity.
The University of Lincoln's policy on assessment feedback aims to ensure that academics will return in-course assessments to students promptly - usually within 15 working days of the submission date.
How you are assessed
Lincoln International Business School uses assessment as a tool to develop intellect, and simulate the individual, practical, and team-working skills required in the workplace. These skills include written and oral presentation, numeracy, and the use of software for presentation and analysis. They may also include events, blogs, websites, articles, reports, and essays. In the past students have successfully taken the lead role in planning, organising, and delivering an awareness and funding event on behalf of a significant national cancer charity.
The University of Lincoln's policy on assessment feedback aims to ensure that academics will return in-course assessments to students promptly - usually within 15 working days of the submission date.
Fees and Funding
For eligible students, there are more ways than ever before to fund your postgraduate study, whether you want to do a taught or research course. For those wishing to undertake a Master's course, UK students can apply for a loan as a contribution towards the course and living costs. Loans are also available to those who wish to undertake doctoral study. The University offers a number of scholarships and funded studentships for those interested in postgraduate study. Learn how Master's and PhD loans, scholarships, and studentships can help you fund your studies on our Postgraduate Fees and Funding pages.
Programme-Specific Additional Costs
For each course students may find that there are additional costs. These may be with regard to the specific clothing, materials or equipment required, depending on the course. Some courses provide opportunities for students to undertake field work or field trips. Where these are compulsory, the cost for the travel, accommodation and your meals may be covered by the University and so is included in the fee. Where these are optional students will normally (unless stated otherwise) be required to pay their own transportation, accommodation, and meal costs.
With regards to text books, the University provides students who enrol with a comprehensive reading list and our extensive library holds either material or virtual versions of the core texts that students are required to read. However, students may prefer to purchase some of these for themselves and in this case will be responsible for the cost.
Fees and Funding
For eligible students, there are more ways than ever before to fund your postgraduate study, whether you want to do a taught or research course. For those wishing to undertake a Master's course, UK students can apply for a loan as a contribution towards the course and living costs. Loans are also available to those who wish to undertake doctoral study. The University offers a number of scholarships and funded studentships for those interested in postgraduate study. Learn how Master's and PhD loans, scholarships, and studentships can help you fund your studies on our Postgraduate Fees and Funding pages.
Programme-Specific Additional Costs
For each course students may find that there are additional costs. These may be with regard to the specific clothing, materials or equipment required, depending on the course. Some courses provide opportunities for students to undertake field work or field trips. Where these are compulsory, the cost for the travel, accommodation and your meals may be covered by the University and so is included in the fee. Where these are optional students will normally (unless stated otherwise) be required to pay their own transportation, accommodation, and meal costs.
With regards to text books, the University provides students who enrol with a comprehensive reading list and our extensive library holds either material or virtual versions of the core texts that students are required to read. However, students may prefer to purchase some of these for themselves and in this case will be responsible for the cost.
Entry Requirements 2022-23
Honours degree or equivalent.
If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications.
Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/englishlanguagerequirements/.
If you do not meet the above IELTS requirements, you may be able to take part in one of our Pre-session English and Academic Study Skills courses. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/pre-sessionalenglishandacademicstudyskills/ . These specialist courses are designed to help students meet the English language requirements for their intended programme of study.
Entry Requirements 2023-24
Honours degree or equivalent.
If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications.
Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/englishlanguagerequirements/.
If you do not meet the above IELTS requirements, you may be able to take part in one of our Pre-session English and Academic Study Skills courses. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/pre-sessionalenglishandacademicstudyskills/ . These specialist courses are designed to help students meet the English language requirements for their intended programme of study.
Accreditations and Memberships
ATLAS membership recognises institutions that are committed to teaching excellence and outstanding research in tourism and events management. Membership is open to institutions and professional bodies with educational, research, or professional interests in tourism, leisure, and related areas. ATLAS members include 1,400 researchers and teachers at 148 universities and research institutes, across 45 countries.

Industry Links
The programme seeks to engage students in collaborations with events industry partners and take a lead role in planning, organising, and delivering live events to a specific brief negotiated with the client.
The School benefits from established links with events industry practitioners. Contributions from guest speakers with specific event specialisms have included Matt Franks, Director Of Events at global communications agency DRPG; Cassander van Eerd, Director and owner of Clogwork Orange Productions Limited and designer of event experiences; and Liz Bannister, Director at Metro Broadcast, specialists in video and broadcast projects for corporate events.
Features
Special features include enhancing delivery by students engaging with industry events and workshops that support planning and organising live events.
Events Management students can use a ‘Concept Suite’ to allow them to utilise and experiment with different technologies and styles of learning and teaching. The suite includes Samsung Flips, digital whiteboards, and a digital wall with Nureva Span.
Students can also work on contemporary business and educational project themes. By partnering with designated clients, students are able to actively engage with the concept, design, and delivery of live events. Examples include: a multi-cultural festival; careers and employability event; PRME Conference; and Lincoln Heritage Award launch.
Research at Lincoln International Business School
Students are actively engaged in a range of university research groups and projects. Recent examples include working with University and external stakeholders on the development and launch of the Lincoln Heritage Award (student focused employability framework).
Another project is a collaboration developed between staff colleagues and students with Lincoln City Foundation (LCF) to assist volunteers with planning and delivering community events in the Sincil Bank area of Lincoln.
Field Trips
Extensive opportunities for selected field trips are available on this programme and are mostly negotiated with students themselves. Previously students have visited The Clothes Show and high profile sporting institutions such as Leicester Tigers RFC. Any compulsory visits will be supported by departmental funding. Where trips are optional, students may be asked to make a modest contribution towards expenses.
Broaden Your Horizons
Lincoln International Business School students can expand their horizons, visit our partner universities, and see international business in action by joining funded international trips to exciting overseas destinations. Places are awarded competitively to eligible students each academic year.
Find out more about our funded field trip places for students.

"MSc Events Management is such an amazing programme. I have gained not only the professional knowledge of events management but also have improved my transferable skills such as communication skills and teamworking. Working with teammates from different countries, I have broadened my horizons and adapted to different mindsets, and have been inspired by my course mates and lecturers."
Yongpian Cai, MSc Events Management graduateCareer and Personal Development
This programme aims to develop students in terms of capability and intellect, helping them to identify and pursue their career aspirations in the events industry. Graduates have gone on to roles including Global Accounts Manager at Expo 2020 Dubai; Director of Strategy and Programme Implementation, ZUG; Destination Development Manager, Sharjah Community artist and Director of Creative Company; Senior Officer, Transaction Services, Banque Havilland; Company Director, Helping Hotels in Digital Space; Fundraising and Events Officer at St. Barnabas Hospice; and Marketing Consultant at Harford Control.
Working in Partnership
Lincoln International Business School works with students and organisations to enhance the contribution of business to society. For students, that means developing their business skills and knowledge to improve their career readiness.
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