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Event Management Certificate

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada•World Rank #4,743

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Event Management Certificate at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, Canada is a certificate in Event Management programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 3,100 per total for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate

Field: Event Management

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 3,100 / total

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Event Management Certificate prepares you with the skills and knowledge needed to plan and manage festivals and events, with an emphasis on the tourism and recreation sector. It provides an opportunity to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to work in event management, as well as providing professional development and credentialing for those already working in this field.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: The programme page states that VIU's general admission requirements apply, without restating them, and confirms no standardized test is required for entry (Testing Required: No). Under VIU's general admission requirements for Academic programs, domestic applicants qualify by BC secondary graduation (or equivalent) with a minimum 'C' in English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, by a previous recognised degree, by transfer of at least 24 university-level credits, or as an academic mature student (age 21, same English 12 'C'). The programme is offered entirely online with applications accepted on an ongoing basis. No standardized language-test score, portfolio, or interview is stated.

Application Details

Start Date: Domestic (Canadian) applicants: 5 January 2027 (Spring intake) (Online). VIU lists three intakes a year for this programme, in January, May, September.

Application Deadline: Domestic (Canadian) applicants: applications accepted on an ongoing basis for the 5 January 2027 (Spring) start (Online). Dates are VIU's published application window for this program (as listed September 2026) and can change; apply through EducationPlannerBC.

About Vancouver Island University

“Love where you learn”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1969

Students: 12,022

World rank: #4,743

Programs: 150

Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Event Management Certificate award?

Vancouver Island University awards a Certificate in the field of Event Management on completion of this programme.

How long does Event Management Certificate take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does Event Management Certificate cost?

Tuition is CAD 3,100 per total for local students.

Can Event Management Certificate be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Vancouver Island University.

What language is Event Management Certificate taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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