Leisure & Event Management - Breda University

The Leisure & Events Management programme is delivered thematically. The programme consists of an ‘international classroom’, which involves a mix of Dutch and non-Dutch (international) students in one classroom. The regular programme takes four years, but there is a possibility to do a 3-year programme, which is referred to as the fast track (or accelerated programme).
Breda University of Applied Sciences also offers a three-year academic programme in Leisure, Bachelor of Science Leisure Studies.

Year 1
Like we stated before the Leisure & Events Management programme is delivered thematically. This means that subjects such as economics, management, communication and market research are dealt with in content-related projects, rather than in separate topics. Examples of modules are: Leisure Productions, Imagineering, Running Businesses, Design & Marketing and Stakeholder Management.

Year 2
Leisure is a very broad term. In the second year you have the opportunity to focus on:
- Sports & Esports
- Attractions & Theme Parks Management
- Social Innovation
- Live music & dance events
- Strategic events productions
- Urban hotspots

Year 3
Most of the third year is occupied by a work placement. You may perform your work placement either for a company preferably abroad. In this year you will also have the opportunity to follow a half-year exchange programme at one of our partner universities, followed or preceded by a shorter work placement.

Year 4
In the first half of the fourth year, students work on one large-scale project or a variety of smaller projects commissioned by the leisure industry within the scope of their minor track. You may, for instance, organise a festival, write policy plans or investigate the marketing activities of a sports club. The second half of the fourth year is reserved for your individual graduation assignment. At the request of an organisation from the industry, you will conduct research in your specialist area, give advice and make an implementation plan for this.