InternationalEvent Management& MarketingStudies

Specialist Diploma

Pearson BTEC International Level 3Dept. of Management, Saegis Campus

Awarded by Pearson, the UK's largest awarding body, with 630 guided learning hours combining events expertise with international marketing mastery.

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Pearson

Awarded By

Pearson

Saegis Campus

Offered At

Saegis Campus

Event Management Association

Industry Partner

Event Management Association

About the Programme

Why Follow This Course?

The Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Specialist Diploma is specifically intended for those who wish to pursue a specialist vocational course in events and marketing with an international focus, or for individuals already in the workforce seeking career development opportunities.

Covering 630 Guided Learning Hours (GLH), students gain specialist knowledge and practical skills to manage events and marketing strategies across any sector, emphasizing international engagement.

Internationally recognized Pearson BTEC qualification
Blend of theory and real-world industry exposure
Designed for new learners and working professionals
Direct pathway to higher education or career advancement

Duration

01 Year

Credits / GLH

630 Hours

Study Mode

Hybrid

Lecturing

Weekdays & Saturdays

Qualification

Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Specialist Diploma

International Event Management and Marketing Studies

Industry Partner

Why Choose the Event Management Association

The Event Management Association of Sri Lanka (EMA) is the leading professional body dedicated to nurturing professionalism, protecting the event management industry, and promoting structured learning nationwide.

EMA is the official industry partner for this Pearson BTEC programme at Saegis Campus, connecting learners directly to real-world events, mentors, and industry practices.

Leading Professional Body

EMA is Sri Lanka's premier professional association dedicated to nurturing professionalism and protecting the event management industry.

Real-World Exposure

Students gain direct exposure to real events, professional mentors, and current industry practices through EMA's extensive network.

Professional Mentorship

Connect with seasoned industry leaders who guide students through the nuances of event management, marketing, and entrepreneurship.

Career Readiness

EMA's ecosystem enhances practical experience and positions graduates for success in Sri Lanka's thriving events and marketing industry.

Structured Learning

EMA promotes structured skills development, ensuring every student graduates with industry-relevant, job-ready competencies.

Industry Network

Tap into EMA's broad network of companies, agencies, and professionals across the full spectrum of Sri Lanka's events industry.

Entry Requirements

Entry Qualifications

G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L)

G.C.E. O/L pass with a minimum grade C in English and sufficient English language proficiency to participate effectively.

Who Should Apply?

School leavers seeking a vocational career in events or marketing
Working professionals seeking career development in the events industry
Aspiring entrepreneurs in events, marketing, or hospitality sectors
After Graduation

Career Opportunities

An ideal stepping stone for career progression in events management or event marketing, preparing learners for employment or further study.

Event Coordinator
Marketing & Brand Executive
Digital Marketing Specialist
Conference & Exhibition Organizer
Wedding & Private Event Planner
Public Relations Officer
Hospitality Event Manager
Fundraising & NGO Event Officer
Social Media Influence Marketer
Venue & Banquet Operations Officer
Curriculum

Course Content

Three semesters covering 630 Guided Learning Hours across nine specialist units.

Semester I

Understanding Health, Safety and Security at Event Sites

L460 H

Team Building in Business

L360 H

Influencer Marketing

L360 H

Digital Marketing

L360 H

Semester II

Creative Promotion

L360 H

Pitching for a New Business

L360 H

Business Ethics

L360 H

Semester III

Managing an Event

L390 H

Marketing an Event

L3120 H

9

Total Units

630

Total GLH

3

Semesters

1 Yr

Duration

Industry Experts

EMA Academic Panel

Learn from Sri Lanka's foremost event management and marketing professionals, industry leaders who bring decades of real-world experience directly into the classroom.

Mr. Azmath Jhan

Mr. Azmath Jhan

Director

Vibes Productions (Pvt.) Ltd. | Vibes Events (Pvt.) Ltd.

Mr. Bathiya Jayakody

Mr. Bathiya Jayakody

Managing Partner

BNS Production Group | Showtown Entertainment

Mr. Gayan Attanayake

Mr. Gayan Attanayake

Event Consultant, Director & Producer

Founder of multiple events & media companies

Mr. Hemant Dadlani

Mr. Hemant Dadlani

CEO

Hemant Dadlani Pvt. Ltd.

Ms. Janice Hakel-Ranasinghe

Ms. Janice Hakel-Ranasinghe

Founder & CEO

KAIROSbyJanice

Mr. Nisal Caldera

Mr. Nisal Caldera

Founder & Managing Director

Nisal Cee Private Limited

Mr. Nishan Wasalathanthri

Mr. Nishan Wasalathanthri

Managing Director

Promowatch (Pvt) Limited

Mr. Oshadee Withanawasam

Mr. Oshadee Withanawasam

Chairman, Co-founder & CEO

TIIKM Group of Companies

Mr. Rayush Wijeyaratne

Mr. Rayush Wijeyaratne

Managing Director & Show Director

Event Productions (Pvt) Ltd.

Mr. Roshan Wijeyaratne

Mr. Roshan Wijeyaratne

Event Management Consultant & Lecturer

Event Productions | RoshanW Event Consultancy

Dr. Saminda Wathawanavithanage

Dr. Saminda Wathawanavithanage

Managing & Creative Director

360 Productions Group (Pvt) Ltd.

Mr. Sathya Premarathne

Mr. Sathya Premarathne

Senior Manager, Marketing Services

Hemas Consumer Brands, Sri Lanka

Ms. Thyagi Swaris

Ms. Thyagi Swaris

Founder & Managing Director

Ascend Collective (Pvt) Ltd

Mr. Uzmaan Ghouse

Mr. Uzmaan Ghouse

Owner & Director

Eventz N Trendz

Mr. Chaminda Samarakoon

Mr. Chaminda Samarakoon

Head of Media and Activations

Unilever Sri Lanka

Mr. Saliya Weerasekara

Mr. Saliya Weerasekara

Director / President

Ants Work (Pvt) Ltd. | Event Management Association

Academic Staff

Internal Academic Panel

Our dedicated Saegis Campus academic team brings expertise across marketing, management, tourism, human resources, and finance for a well-rounded educational experience.

PR

Prof. Rangana Shalika

Professor

Tourism and Marketing
MY

Ms. Yamuna Fernando

Dean / Senior Lecturer

Human Resource
MG

Ms. Gayani Arumapperuma

Senior Lecturer

Human Resource
MD

Mr. Dinul Gallage

Lecturer

Marketing
MS

Mr. Selvananthan Gopikrishna

Head / Senior Lecturer

Economics and Management
MK

Mr. Keshawa Perera

Senior Lecturer

Economics and Management
MA

Mr. Avishka Caldera

Lecturer

Human Resource
MN

Ms. Nethmini Sandalekha

Lecturer

Marketing
MN

Ms. Nethmi Umaya

Lecturer

Tourism
MD

Mr. Danushka Weerasinghe

Senior Lecturer II

Accounting & Finance
MK

Ms. Kaumini Hasanga

Assistant Lecturer

Tourism
Industry Partners

Internships & Practical Training

Students gain hands-on experience through structured internships and practical training with Sri Lanka's leading event management, production, and marketing companies.

360 Productions Group
Vibes Events
Event Productions (Pvt) Ltd.
My Tickets
Promowatch (Pvt) Limited
Showtown Entertainment
TIIKM Group of Companies
360 Productions Group
Vibes Events
Event Productions (Pvt) Ltd.
My Tickets
Promowatch (Pvt) Limited
Showtown Entertainment
TIIKM Group of Companies
Pearson

Pearson

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Saegis Campus

Saegis Campus

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Saegis Campus is a vibrant university acclaimed for excellence with industries passionately seeking Saegis graduates. The aim of Saegis Campus is to produce the latest breed of leaders and intellectuals who possess the right mixture of strategic sense and inherent understanding of how their thinking, skills, and talents could be applied in achieving their aspirations, inspiring students and leading the business world through innovative judgment and open communication.