Event management is a diverse field, as no two events are ever the same. The type and scale of the event will greatly influence the specific requirements of the event manager, so many event management programs include information on how to produce various kinds of events.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.

Part time learning allows one to obtain part-time degrees even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at his or own pace, gradually accumulating credits which count towards final qualification.