- Diploma
- 24 months
University Diploma - Events and Conventions Management
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) · Kamloops, Canada
Tuition
CA$25,470
Application fee: CA$100
Submit by November 1, 2026 · 12 days left · starts January 1, 2027
Ask about this course- Length
- 24 months
- Starts
- January 1, 2027
- IELTS
- 6.5 overall
- Post-study work
- Not available, as published
- Taught in
- English
- Application fee
- CA$100
- Cost of living (annual)
- CA$23,448
Overview
Students will study the concept of event design, the strategic event planning process, and technical logistics—gaining the management skills needed to successfully execute any special event, anywhere.
Event management is one of the fastest growing and dynamic segments of the Canadian tourism industry. Graduates work in a diverse range of roles including with Shambhala Music Festival, Live Nation Concerts, the Vancouver Convention Centre and Sun Peaks Resort.
Thompson Rivers University’ program is aligned with local, regional, national and international event management organizations and opportunities. Discover a wide range of pathways to success in the event management industry: • Festival and event production • Wedding and special event planning • Conference management • Starting your own event planning company • Corporate incentive travel planning • Fundraising, sponsorship and marketing for special events • Volunteer management
Entry requirements
As the university states them. Whether you meet them depends on your own results — ask us and a consultant will check with you.
- English
- PTE: 58 overall or above
- IELTS: 6.5 overall or above
- TOEFL: 88 overall or above
- Duolingo: 125 overall or above
- Prior study
- Secondary school
Fees and living costs
- Tuition
- CA$25,470
- Application fee
- CA$100
- Cost of living (annual)
- CA$23,448
Published as Thompson Rivers University (TRU) publishes it, through ApplyBoard, and not checked by Go Study — ask us and a consultant will confirm any of it with the school.
Intakes
January 1, 2027
Starts January 1, 2027 · apply by November 1, 2026
Applications opened May 6, 2026
September 1, 2027
Starts September 1, 2027 · apply by May 1, 2027
Applications opened September 3, 2026
January 1, 2028
Starts January 1, 2028 · apply by October 1, 2027
not confirmed by the school
September 1, 2028
Starts September 1, 2028 · apply by May 1, 2028
not confirmed by the school
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