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.

Graduate diplomas are typically not offered in the United States. The American equivalent of a diploma is referred to as a professional certification. Each university has a different set of requirements for admission, so students should perform in-depth research on programs before applying.