Base Knowledge
N/A
Teaching Methodologies
The teaching/learning methodology aims to facilitate the integration of the contents by the students. The syllabus will be developed using expository and active teaching methods:
a) expository sessions with audiovisual materials
b) individual and group practical activities
c) discussion of real cases centered on the different topics in the syllabus
d) presentation of final group assignments
Assessment will be carried out using one of the following options:
1. Continuous/periodic assessment:
a) participation individual and in group work proposed by the teacher during classes: 15%.
b) a final group assignment to be presented in class (respecting the groups previously formed): 45% (minimum mark: 9.5)
c) a written assessment test on the syllabus covered: 40% (compulsory minimum mark of 7.5)
2- Assessment by exam: will consist of an individual written test: 100%
Learning Results
With this Course Unit, it is intended that students will be able to:
1. Understand the organization of events as a strategic communication tool
2. Distinguish between sponsorship and patronage and identify their advantages for organizations
3. Develop the ability to plan, organize and implement organizational events
4. Prepare the processes and strategies for attracting partnerships through sponsorship and patronage
5. Design and implement communication actions to involve organizational stakeholders and reinforce the image of organizations through events
6. Evaluating the impact of strategic event management and organizational partnerships
Program
1. Events as a Communication Strategy
1.1. The importance of Events in Organizational Communication
1.2. Types of organizational events: institutional and marketing
1.3. C. Strategic Events Planning: from objectives to evaluating results
1.4. The importance of internal events for organizational culture
1.5. Sustainability in Organizing Events
2. Sponsorship and Patronage
2.1. Concepts, Boundaries and Applications
2.2. Objectives and Benefits for Companies
2.3. Types of Sponsorship and Patronage: commercial results Vs support for social causes
3. Integrating Sponsorship and Patronage into the Organization of Events
3.1. Finding the right support: managing partnerships and counterparts.
3.2. Brand Activation Proposals for Patrons and Sponsors
3.3. Drawing up Proposals in line with ESG Goals
4. Marketing and Communication for Events
4.1. The event as a product
4.2. Targets and messages
4.3. Promotion mix
Grading Methods
- - Exam - 100.0%
- - Individual and/or Group Work - 45.0%
- - Frequency - 40.0%
- - participation in carrying out individual and group activities set by the teacher during lessons - 15.0%
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
– De Almeida, P. O. P., das Mercês Milagres, R., Fernandes, B. H. R., & Cruz, M. A. (2024). Capacidades de alianças em uma empresa de organização de eventos B2B: um estudo de caso sobre a utilização de ferramentas de gestão do portfólio de alianças. Revista Ibero-Americana de Estratégia, 23(3).
– Dounavi, L. E., Dermitzakis, E., Chatzistelios, G., & Kirytopoulos, K. (2022). Project management for corporate events: a set of tools to manage risk and increase quality outcomes. Sustainability, 14(4).
– Dowson, R., Albert, B., & Lomax, D. (2022). Event planning and management: Principles, planning and practice. Kogan Page Publishers.
– Lunt, T., & Nicotra, E. (2018). Event sponsorship and fundraising: An advanced guide. Kogan Page Publishers.
– Mirić, A. A., & Petrović, M. (2013). Managing Corporate Events and Job Satisfaction Among Young Professionals. Journal for Theory and Practice Management, 66, 19-26.
– San Juan, M. Á. (2023). Comunicación, branding y eventos corporativos. Ra-Ma Editorial.