Events Management (in English)

The Sino-British College, USST is located in Shanghai, the most influential economic, financial, international trade, cultural, science and technology center in East China. SBC is an  International university college, jointly established by the University of Shanghai for Science & Technology (USST), and 9 leading British Universities: The University of Bradford, The University of Huddersfield, The University of Leeds, Leeds Metropolitan University, Liverpool John Moores University, Manchester Metropolitan University, The University of Salford, The University of Sheffield, and Sheffield Hallam University. Besides, SBC programs are all taught in the English language by a highly qualified academic team comprising over 80 staff from 15 different countries. What is on the recommendation list is the bachelor's degree programs: Financial Management, Events Management, Business Studies and Accounting and Finance. SBC provides an ideal pathway International students seeking a unique cross-cultural experience and ensures an unlimited opportunity for International success!

This degree course is offered by the University of Huddersfield and delivered at SBC. What isthis courseabout? Events Management is becoming increasingly important as a specialist field of study. Events are very diverse and can range from small private functions to large scale festivals, sports tournaments, pop concerts, carnivals and international mega-events such as the Olympic Games. This course is designed to produce graduates equipped with the skills, knowledge and competence to manage events, who can engage with specialists in planning and executing a range of routine and complex events. This may include venue selection, public safety and crowd control, the provision of staffing, marketing, design and staging, music promotion and sponsorship. You may study the full degree at SBC in Shanghai to receive the University of Huddersfield degree certificate (4+0/3+0). Alternatively, you may study partly in Shanghai and partly in the UK, and receive a degree certificate from one of the nine SBC partner universities (3+1/2+1, 2+1+1/1+1+1, 2+2/1+2). What will I learn? The first year is the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY). It comprises the Year 1 English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programme, which is designed to give you the necessary skills in all 4 language areas (reading, writing, listening and speaking). You will practise these skills by expressing your ideas in spoken or written form, taking part in academic discussions, taking effective lecture notes and giving oral presentations. This is carefully integrated with the content modules delivered by the Department of Business and Economics and the Department of Mathematics to fully prepare you for years 2-4 of the degree. In the second year, you will start to take the typical modules in the field of events management, including Introduction to the Events Industry, Managing Events, Events in Context and Organisational Behavior. You will also take modules in the related subjects of Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Business Law as well as Business Study Skills to facilitate your study in the highly specialised area. Therefore, in Part I (Years 1 and 2) study students will be provided with the basics of the chosen subject that are required for the advanced study in Part II (Years 3 and 4).

In the third year, you'll study core areas of events management including Managing the Live Events, Design for Events, Events Marketing and Consumer Behaviour and the Events Experience, Media Relations Management, Human Resource Management for the Events Industry, and Stadium and Arena Management. In the Final year, typical modules include Managing the Client Event, Global Events and Festivals, Managing Creativity, Strategic Sports Management, and Fundraising and Sponsorship for Events. How will I learn? You will learn through lectures, group projects, industry visits, practical work and managing live events. The opportunity to gain practical experience of events management is a key feature of this course. This is achieved by fieldwork visits, volunteer work experience, staging of events on campus and off campus in the final year. How will I be assessed? We employ a wide variety of assessment methods involving presentations, assignments, group reports and feasibility studies. Can Ireceive support for career development? SBC has an established Centre of Career Service and Student Development, which runs tailor-made skill training courses and helps students to recognise their own potential and plan their future. SBC cooperates with a broad range of Multinational Corporate Partners including Fortune 500 companies. Students will have unique opportunities for internship placements and attending training programmes during their duration of study at SBC. Where can Ifind a job? This course offers a wide range of career opportunities in events and conference management and related fields. There are also employment opportunities in the voluntary sector in events management and charity fundraising, sport, arts and the music industry.

Certificate of Graduation and Degree Qualified students will be granted certificates of graduation and Bechelor Degree(British Degree)

Introduction

Students are normally expected to live on campus. Permission may be granted to live off-campus in exceptional cases. "International House" is conveniently located beside the main gate on Fuxing Road and within 1 minute's walking distance of both the SBC Library and Lecture Theatres. These recently renovated apartments have been installed with essential furniture and equipment, and each room comes with its own separate washbasin, shower and lavatory. Internet connection is available and inexpensive. International House provides accommodation for students from overseas in a safe, clean and comfortable environment. International Students are able to select from single-occupancy, shared 2-bed or 3-bed apartments. Accommodation fees are very affordable. All students are welcome to dine at the Chinese Refectory located beside the athletics track at the south end of the campus. The Chinese Refectory is conveniently only 3 minutes walking distance from the International Student Apartments. Meals are simple, Chinese style, and very affordable, and you will see students and staff from all over the world eat together here. Off-Campus dining is extremely convenient and full of variety that will cater to all tastes and budgets. Shanghai, being one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Asia provides international cuisine that rivals any major city in the world. But if you are content to opt for the local noodle stand you can be well-satisfied for just a few RMB.

 

Living on Campus

Photos of Dormitory

Single Room	Double Room
Bathroom	International Dormitory

Fee Structure

Block A (Refurbished in 2008) 

Student Dining Room
 
All students are welcome to dine at the Dining Room located beside the athletics track at the south end of the campus. The Dining Room is conveniently only 3 minutes walking distance from the International Student Apartments. Meals are simple, Chinese style, and very affordable, and you will see students and staff from all over the world eat together here.
 
Restaurants
 
Off-Campus dining is extremely convenient and full of variety that will cater to all tastes and budgets. Shanghai, being one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Asia provides international cuisine that rivals any major city in the world. But if you are content to opt for the local noodle stand you can be well-satisfied for just a few RMB.

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

SBC Year 1 Entry (NCUK International Foundation Year)
1.Age and School Attendance Requirements Applicants must normally be 17 years of age by 30th September in the year of entry to SBC Year 1. They must have completed 12 years of school education including completion of year 12 and achieved a satisfactory level of pass in the Year 12 school leaving examinations.
2.English Language Requirements：A minimum of IELTS 5.0 in all components (or equivalent **).
3.Academic Requirements - Standard Qualifications:
(a) International Baccalaureate:
A minimum of 22 points.
or:
(b) UK GCSE, IGCSE or Cambridge O Levels:
A minimum of 3 A Grades and 2 B Grades including Mathematics and Science subjects (or relevant subjects depending on Business or Engineering streams).
or:
(c) UK A2 Levels:
A minimum of one E grade.
or:
(d) UK AS Levels:
A minimum of 2 E grades.
Mathematics Requirements 

1.Photocopy of valid passport
With photo, passport number &expiration date and name included.

2.Passport-sized photo
A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant.

3.Graduation certificate of high school
Graduation certificate should be in Chinese or English.If not, it should be translated into Chinese or English and be notarized.

4.Academic transcript of high school

5.Two recommendation letters
From professor,associate professor or equivalents.

6.Certificate of English proficiency test
IELTS or TOEFl will only be required if the applicant is not a native English speaker.

7.Personal Statement
Personal Statement with the applicant's signature, written in Chinese or in English. You can download a template or sample from here.