Master of Business Administration – Event Leadership

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JWU Online > Online Academic Programs > Master’s > MBA Event Leadership

PROGRAM DETAILS

2 Years

to complete your degree

Online

career-focused curriculum

7 or 15

week course length

19:1

student to faculty ratio

Program Overview

From putting on a mega-concert or a playoff game to holding business conventions or local charity events, every successful live event starts with organizational know-how and strategic planning. Strong and creative business leaders are needed to ensure every event—large, small, local, global—goes on without a hitch. Take your place among them with this online Master of Business Administration with an Event Leadership concentration from Johnson & Wales University. Coursework for this MBA covers leadership development as well as industry-specific insights to help you make your mark in event management.

This program is offered in collaboration with JWU’s College of Hospitality & Business.

What You'll Learn

Gather, interpret and analyze research to inform decision-making at operational and strategic levels of an organization.
Use advanced communication skills and awareness of cultural differences in global and domestic business interactions.
Analyze problems from a diverse perspective, propose effective solutions and evaluate the impact of executive decisions.
Assess and evaluate business entities taking into account cross-functional environments as they affect ethical decision making in domestic and global organizations.
Advance organizational objectives and support strategic initiatives through the development and production of events.

Learn what it takes to design, plan, and execute live events at any scale. Pursue your MBA with a concentration in Event Leadership from Johnson & Wales University. Start your application today.

Tuition & Fees

At Johnson & Wales University, we believe a high-quality education should help you reach for your career goals, so we are constantly working to provide competitively-priced college tuition.

Scholarships Available for Eligible Students

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Scholarship Opportunities

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Online MBA IN EVENT LEADERSHIP Sample Courses

Coursework for your event leadership MBA online program covers the essentials of what it takes to develop, organize, manage, and host events of every size and type. Your MBA degree covers event leadership, design, planning, site selection, venue management, negotiating, marketing, budgeting, and more — everything you need to take your career to the next level. Take a look at some options of courses you could take.

Event Management Courses

Course Title
Event Leadership and Planning
Event Operations & Risk Management
Sustainable Event Management
Negotiations for Event Management

MBA Core Courses

Course Title
Financial Management
Operations Management
Effective Leadership
Strategic Marketing

Business Foundations Courses

Course Title
Business Fundamentals
Quantitative Methods in Business

NOTE: With regards to Business Foundation courses, upon receipt of your transcripts, your prior coursework will be evaluated to determine the ability to waive out of these two courses. If you need to complete one or both of the foundation courses, you may take these courses as part of your program or test out of these courses via exam. Your dedicated admissions associate will discuss with you the option that will work best for you.

In addition, please note that some courses may be 15 weeks long. For the most up-to-date and complete course listing information, as well as full course descriptions, visit our catalog.

Admissions Requirements

Are you ready for an MBA program that will help you hone your leadership skills and prepare you next-level careers in events and entertainment management? We can help. At Johnson & Wales Online, our event management graduate program offers the insights, skills, and credential you need to pursue a host of leadership opportunities. We start with a dedicated online admissions associate who will work with you one-on-one to answer all your questions and help guide you through the process. We cap it off with a free application for your online MBA and no GRE or GMAT requirements.

If you already hold an undergraduate degree and you’re ready for more, click the button below to get started today!

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Why Johnson & Wales University?

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We work with industry-leading employers to ensure career-relevant curriculum is at the core of every educational experience we offer. And we pack each program with skill-building opportunities and experience-based learning to help you be career-ready upon graduation.

Personalized Support

We are committed to your success – both academically and professionally. From dedicated academic advisors to career services to tutoring help, we offer one-on-one support throughout your educational journey with us.

Learning on Your Schedule

We help working professionals like you overcome obstacles to learning. That means providing the flexibility of online degree programs as well as a range of student services to provide the tools and support you need to succeed in class and throughout your career.

Backed by Student Approval

Based on a 2024 EdSights survey of JWU Online students, three out of four students would recommend JWU Online to a friend. Most notably, JWU Online achieved a Student Voice Score (SVS) of 65, far surpassing the national private 4-year institution average score of 3. To learn more about our SVS, which measures our students' overall satisfaction with JWU Online, visit out EdSights Student Voice Score page.

A young man with one leg crossed working on a laptop with the following text overlapped: 3 out of 4 online students would recommend JWU Online to a friend, according to a 2024 JWU Online student survey conducted by EdSights

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I chose JWU after hearing positive first-hand experiences from friends who graduated from the university and its strong reputation in the hospitality field. After researching several graduate programs, JWU’s online MBA quickly became the clear choice for its academic quality, flexibility and ability to align directly with my professional goals.

– Derrick Ford '26, MBA Event Leadership

FAQs: MBA in Event Leadership

What are the admissions requirements for the MBA in Event Leadership?

To apply for this MBA in Event Leadership, you must already be enrolled and completing your undergraduate degree. Submitting your free online application is the first step, along with a government issued ID. You must also submit your academic transcripts, along with two recommendations and a statement of purpose. *We do not require GRE/GMAT scores for admission.

What career opportunities are available with an MBA in Event Leadership?

With an MBA in Event Leadership, you can thrive in a wide range of leadership roles in event planning, hospitality, entertainment, and corporate settings. Whether you want to manage large-scale conferences, plan brand experiences, or oversee nonprofit fundraisers, this program emphasizes the skills to lead events from start to finish. This can be a great path if you want to transition from planning to a more senior, decision-making role.

Is the online MBA in Event Leadership degree equivalent to the on-campus version?

Yes. The online MBA in Event Leadership at JWU carries the same academic focus, curriculum standards, and degree credential as the on-campus format. This online program covers the same core business and event leadership courses, is taught by the same faculty, and you will graduate with the same degree, with the added flexibility of learning remotely.