Strategic Events Solutions - PSS3PO301 - Opinto-opas

Strategic Events Solutions, 5 cr - PSS3PO301

Upcoming implementations

Strategic Events Solutions PSS3PO301-3006 22.08.2022-16.12.2022 5 op (PO5, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Project work in teams
Lectures

Learning material and recommended literature

Ali-Knight, Jane et al. 2009: International Perspectives of festivals and events, ch 16

Beech, Kaiser, Kaspar ed. 2014: The business of event management

de Groot, Eric and Van der Vijver, Mike 2013: Into the heart of meetings. Basic Principles of Meeting Design

Ferdinand, Nicole and Kitchin Paul J. 2012: Events Management an international approach, ch. 10, 13 and 14

Getz, Donald 2012: Event studies. Theory, research and policy for events. Ch 6 and 11.

Jackson, Nigel 2013: Promoting and Marketing Events. Theory and practice. Routledge

Reic, Ivna 2017: Events Marketing Management. A consumer perspective.

Sharples, Crowther, May, Orefice 2014: Strategic Event Creation

Suomenlinna Governing Body 2022: Management plan. https://www.slhk.fi/en/management-plan/

Yeoman et al 2015: The Future of Events and Festivals. Routledge

Selected blogs, event related sites and LinkedIn groups

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Working life connections

Cooperation with the governing body of Suomenlinna and the event Viaporin Kekri. Semester project consists of creating a sustainability program for the event. It includes communication about the program to the audience, monitoring on site, evaluating and documenting development points.

Campus

Porvoo Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No exam

Teaching language

English

Internationality

Possible guest lecturers from international companies and universities. International learning materials and cases.

Timing

22.08.2022 - 16.12.2022

Learning assignments

Project work, designing event sustainability concept in teams

Enrollment

13.06.2022 - 19.08.2022
Groups
- PO5
- EXCH
- ONLINE
Teachers

Monika Birkle

Seats

15 - 40

Further information

Group work: Creation of Event Sustainability Guidelines for Viaporin Kekri event

Presentation for commissioner

Self- and peer assessment

Individual assignment on event sustainability

Description of the case to Haaga-Helia LAB8/ Events website

Degree Programme

POMO Matkailun koulutusohjelma

R&D proportion

5 cr

Virtual proportion

5 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Current implementations

No ongoing implementations yet.

Past implementations

Strategic Events Solutions PSS3PO301-3005 23.08.2021-17.12.2021 5 op (PO5, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Project work in teams
Service design process

Learning material and recommended literature

Ali-Knight, Jane et al. 2009: International Perspectives of festivals and events, ch 16

Beech, Kaiser, Kaspar ed. 2014: The business of event management

de Groot, Eric and Van der Vijver, Mike 2013: Into the heart of meetings. Basic Principles of Meeting Design

Ferdinand, Nicole and Kitchin Paul J. 2012: Events Management an international approach, ch. 10, 13 and 14

Getz, Donald 2012: Event studies. Theory, research and policy for events. Ch 6 and 11.

Jackson, Nigel 2013: Promoting and Marketing Events. Theory and practice. Routledge

Reic, Ivna 2017: Events Marketing Management. A consumer perspective.

Sharples, Crowther, May, Orefice 2014: Strategic Event Creation

Yeoman et al 2015: The Future of Events and Festivals. Routledge

Selected blogs, event related sites and LinkedIn groups

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Working life connections

Cooperation with Loviisan Asuntomessut / Loviisa Housing Fair https://www.kuningattarenranta.fi/en/ . Semester project consists of creating a concept for the event market / tapahtumatori in central Loviisa. Visit to Loviisa during the event Loviisan Wanhat Talot https://loviisanwanhattalot.fi/ on 28.-29.8.2021 is included in the course.

Campus

Porvoo Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No exam

Teaching language

English

Internationality

Possible guest lecturers from international companies and universities. International learning materials and cases.

Timing

23.08.2021 - 17.12.2021

Learning assignments

Project work, designing event concept in teams

Enrollment

14.06.2021 - 20.08.2021
Groups
- PO5
- EXCH
- ONLINE
Teachers

Monika Birkle, Suvi Mannonen

Seats

15 - 40

Further information

Group work: Creation of Event Concept

Presentation for commissioner

Self- and peer assessment

Individual assignment

Degree Programme

POMO Matkailun koulutusohjelma, TEMPO Degree Programme in Tourism and Event Management

R&D proportion

5 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Student acquires skills as event strategist and moves beyond operational tasks to a more advanced level.

Event marketing
Strategic meeting management
Event portfolio management

a) Learning with contact teaching including assignments, project work, independent study.

b) Learning by using the work-based learning method “Work&Study” according to a plan that shows how the learning goals of the course can be obtained through the student’s work or hobby. More information from responsible teachers or academic advisors.

c) Demonstration (of earlier skills and knowledge in the course content). More information from responsible teachers or academic advisors.

Ali-Knight, Jane et al. 2009: International Perspectives of festivals and events, ch 16

Beech, Kaiser, Kaspar ed. 2014: The business of event management

de Groot, Eric and Van der Vijver, Mike 2013: Into the heart of meetings. Basic Principles of Meeting Design

Ferdinand, Nicole and Kitchin Paul J. 2012: Events Management an international approach, ch. 10, 13 and 14

Getz, Donald 2012: Event studies. Theory, research and policy for events. Ch 6 and 11.

Jackson, Nigel 2013: Promoting and Marketing Events. Theory and practice. Routledge

Reic, Ivna 2017: Events Marketing Management. A consumer perspective.

Sharples, Crowther, May, Orefice 2014: Strategic Event Creation

Yeoman et al 2015: The Future of Events and Festivals. Routledge

Selected blogs, event related sites and LinkedIn groups

Student has completed the basic and professional studies in event planning and management or equivalent courses.

The student can identity, list and apply the main theoretical concepts within the area of event marketing, experience design and brand activation on a basic level. With great difficulty and under strict supervision, the student partly applies problem identification, analysis and problem solving to meeting management and meeting design issues. The student creates a basic event concept to support and activate the selected brand.

The student can describe the relevant concepts within the area of event marketing and brand activation and apply them to new contexts. The student can link the key theoretical concepts to the practical task. The student applies problem identification, analysis and problem solving to meeting management and meeting design issues. The students creates an event concept to support and activate the selected brand.

The student uses and combines different theories to present own models within the area of event marketing, experience design and brand activation. Student is aware of other views of the knowledge and his/her use of theory and specific terminology is very accurate. S/he uses findings to compare different theories and viewpoints. The student can work very professionally with a case study. S/he can fully apply problem identification, analysis and solving to events cases. The student creates a well-founded event concept to support and activate the selected brand at a professional level.