![Feestende mensen op een wagen tijdens Pride](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/header_slider_wide_desktop/public/Leisure-Events-4000x1250%20%281%29.jpg?h=bd06304c&itok=uoy1W_wZ) # Leisure & Events Management Bachelor 4 years Dutch English Start 1 September 2026 - [Apply to BUas](https://www.buas.nl/en/international-students/admission-and-application) **Do you see yourself working as a manager or entrepreneur in the leisure sector?** **Do you want to give people experiences that enrich their lives? In the Leisure & Events Management programme, you will learn how to create memorable experiences and events.** Quality of life is becoming increasingly important in the way people spend their leisure time. You will learn how to act on this. After graduating, you will be able to create meaningful leisure products and bring them to life successfully. You will gain a lot of practical experience and start building your network right away. 1. #### No. 76-100 Worldwide GRAS / Shanghai ranking 2. #### No. 1 OWN CATEGORY Keuzegids 2026 3. #### No. 22 Worldwide QS World University Ranking Story: Leisure & Events ### BUas Stories Swipe, click and explore this programme. [](https://stories.buas.nl/gVVEjD4?embed=1) ## Come and meet us Walking around on campus is the best way to truly experience BUas. Sign up for one of the upcoming events or activities. [See all events ](https://www.buas.nl/en/international-students/meet-us) ## Specialisation areas of Leisure & Events Management ![Achtbaan ](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/header_slider_default/public/2025-04/achtbaan.jpg?h=278c4d67&itok=ozNkUvmI) ### Attractions & Theme Parks Management [ More about this specialisation ](https://www.buas.nl/en/programmes/attractions-theme-parks-management) ![Vier studenten werken samen op laptops aan een tafel](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/header_slider_default/public/2024-04/havo.jpg?h=f0762d66&itok=Rq0AgsJM) ### Social Innovation [ More about this specialisation ](https://www.buas.nl/en/programmes/social-innovation) ![Een sportwedstrijd met veel publiek in een stadion](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/header_slider_default/public/2025-06/Sports%20%26%20Esports.jpg?h=0a8b6f8b&itok=8EVbnFJ9) ### Sports & Esports [ More about this specialisation ](https://www.buas.nl/en/programmes/sports-esports) ![Dansende mensen op een festival](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/header_slider_default/public/2025-05/Header%20live%20music%20dance%20events.jpg?h=59f9d53c&itok=dUiH4Q-N) ### Live Music & Dance Events [ More about this specialisation ](https://www.buas.nl/en/programmes/live-music-dance-events) ![Meisjes lopen over vervallen industrieel terrein](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/header_slider_default/public/2025-05/Urban%20Life%20and%20Placemaking.jpg?h=8f51faaa&itok=627cZ8Vs) ### Urban Life and Placemaking [ More about this specialisation ](https://www.buas.nl/en/programmes/urban-life-and-placemaking) ![Vergaderende mensen ](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/header_slider_default/public/2025-05/events%20for%20business%20header%202.jpg?h=b8aa45f6&itok=_Q3D3ApY) ### Events for Business [ More about this specialisation ](https://www.buas.nl/en/programmes/events-for-business) [ ![LEM quiz_EN](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2025-06/Afbeelding%20Quize%20Interactives_900x1200pixels_DEF_ENG_0.png?h=309e12e8&itok=Rn5nITTP) ](https://stories.buas.nl/XJ2gopT?embed=1) ## Got what it takes to craft unforgettable events? Discover if Leisure & Events Management is right for you with our quiz - It only takes 3 minutes - Your result in seconds - Learn more about Leisure & Events Management [Start the Quiz ](https://stories.buas.nl/XJ2gopT?embed=1) ## Study overview - [Year 1](#tab-year-1) - [Years 2, 3 and 4](#tab-years-2-3-and-4) - [Teaching method](#tab-teaching-method) - [Study load and coaching](#tab-study-load-and-coaching) - [Specialisations](#tab-specialisations) - [Field trips and company visits](#tab-field-trips-and-company-visits) - [Study tracks after vwo, Ad and mhbo-track after havo](#tab-study-tracks-after-vwo-ad-and-mhbo-track-after-havo) - [Entrepreneurship](#tab-entrepreneurship) In the first year, you will organise a small event yourself. You will discover how to create an experience within an event, but you will also learn how the field works. You will learn everything there is to know about organising an event, from A to Z. This includes, for example, the decor, catering, security, tickets, and programming. In this first year, you will find out whether this sector is a good fit for you. The year is structured into four blocks: **Block A: Introduction to Leisure & Events**You will become familiar with the sector, receive an introduction to doing research, and work on your communication skills. **Block B: Business in Leisure & Events**You will delve into a leisure or event organisation and then get to work on things like guest experience, marketing and finance. **Block C: Impact with Leisure & Events**You will work on a societal issue and explore the subject of Experience Design. **Block D: Managing in Leisure & Events**You will delve into a leisure or event organisation and get to work with, among other things, the Six Capital Framework, where you will learn more about value creation, and you will play a management game. During a block, you will be assessed in various ways. This may take the form of an oral examination, writing a report, completing a project assignment, or giving a presentation. You will also learn more about project management, marketing, financial management, and communication in both Dutch and English. At the end of the first year, you can choose whether to continue with the broad Leisure & Events Management programme or opt for one of the six [specialisations](). It is also possible to transfer to the academic [Bachelor of Science Leisure Studies programme]() in the second year From the second year onwards, you will either attend the broad Leisure & Events Management programme or choose one of the six specialisations. Each specialisation is different. Whichever specialisation you choose, you will learn a great deal about the theory and practice of the leisure industry. You will work on real-life assignments for the professional field, attend guest lectures, and regularly visit companies. You will also explore topics such as AI, sustainability, critical thinking, and ethics. Consider, for example, how to ensure that leisure activities are accessible to everyone, or how to limit the environmental impact of a festival. During the programme, you can do two twenty-week placements or one forty-week placement at a company in the field. It is also possible to combine this with an exchange at a partner university abroad. Within this programme, you have a fair amount of flexibility in choosing your own study pathway. ExchangeStudying abroad is the perfect opportunity to push your boundaries. You build up an international network, learn a new language, and gain insight into intercultural differences. BUas works with universities all over the world, so as an exchange student you have plenty of options. MinorWith a minor, you choose for yourself: do you want to specialise in your field or broaden your knowledge? You can take a [minor at BUas](https://www.buas.nl/en/minors), but you can also choose to do a minor at another Dutch university of applied sciences, or even abroad. Pre-masterIn your final year of study, you may choose to attend the academic pre-master's track in [Strategic Business Management and Marketing (SBM)](https://www.buas.nl/en/programmes/pre-master-strategic-business-management-and-marketing-sbm). This pre-master will give you direct access to Master of Science programmes at top universities such as Maastricht, Rotterdam, Tilburg, Antwerp (B), and Warwick (UK). You can also move on to our university master's degree in [Leisure and Tourism Studies](https://www.buas.nl/en/programmes/master-of-science-leisure-and-tourism-studies). This way, you can earn a university master's degree in just five years – or even in four years, through the accelerated (three-year) track. The Leisure & Events Management programme is very diverse, but its foundation is project-based work. You will work in groups of two to eight people. There are projects in which you will collaborate with students, lecturers, and industry professionals; these are known as learning communities. In addition to the projects, you will attend workshops, guest lectures, field trips, and study trips. You may assume that you will be spending a full working week on your studies. Of course, this also depends on your approach and motivation. Throughout your studies, you will be guided by lecturers and coaches. In a personal and accessible environment, you will have the opportunity to develop yourself as fully as possible. A typical weekContact moments are spread across all days of the week. There is variation in the teaching methods, so every week looks different. **Monday** - 09.00 – 10.00 hrs: Lecture in which theories are shared on how to organise a successful event, such as project management, experience design, or marketing theories - 11.00 – 13.00 hrs: Content workshop with your supervisor to apply the theories shared in the lecture to your assignment - 13.30 – 15.00 hrs: Communication in English with your class **Tuesday** - 13.00 – 15.00 hrs: Coaching session to meet with your coaching group and coach - 15.00 – 17.00 hrs: Process meeting to work, with your project group, on the assignment for this block under the supervision of your supervisor, for example, creating your own event **Wednesday** - 10.00 – 11.00 hrs: Meeting about the process of your project with your supervisor and your project group - 12.00 – 13.30 hrs: Communication in Dutch with your class - 15.00 – 16.00 hrs: Financial Management class **Thursday** - 11.00 – 12.00 hrs: Lecture on various theories covered in the workshops with multiple classes - 14.00 – 16.00 hrs: Content workshop with your supervisor to apply the theories shared in the lecture to your assignment **Friday** - 11.00 – 13.00 hrs: Coaching group, involving a content workshop by a coach on professional skills and personal development with your class - 13.00 – 15.00 hrs: Show & Share session in which you show your class and supervisor what you have done so far for your project **Binding study recommendation** In the first year, you must earn at least 45 out of 60 credits to be allowed to progress to year 2. This gives you some flexibility if you struggle with a particular course, without having to drop out of the programme straight away. **Student well-being** BUas encourages and helps you to make the most of yourself, whatever your circumstances. Maybe you have a chronic illness, are a family carer, a competitive athlete, or juggle your studies with running your own business? Our study coaches, student counsellors and student psychologists are here to help. Do you need extra support or advice? Or extra facilities? Then take a look [at the options here](https://www.buas.nl/en/international-students/study-at-buas). After your propaedeutic phase, you can choose to continue with the regular study programme of Leisure & Events Management, or you can opt for one of the specialisation areas. The specialisation areas are offered in English and in Dutch. Within the Dutch-taught variant, you will study a substantial part of the programme in Dutch, such as certain meetings and sessions, and creating documents and products. This will prepare you for a career in the Netherlands, but with the capacity of maintaining relations and cooperating with the international market. Leisure & Events Management (regular study programme)Leisure & Events Management trains you to become a future-oriented leisure manager with a focus on sustainability, well-being, and corporate social responsibility. Through projects, you will develop professional skills and learn to create leisure concepts and form partnerships. The programme includes field trips, guest lectures, a study trip, and collaborations with external clients. These experiences will help you discover which sub-sector or position best aligns with your ambitions and talents. Attractions & Theme Parks ManagementIn this two-year specialisation, you will learn how to make attractions and theme parks stand out in an increasingly competitive sector. You will work together with students from the Tourism Management, Facility Management, and Leisure & Events Management programmes. [More information about Attractions & Theme Parks Management.](https://www.buas.nl/en/programmes/specialisations/attractions-theme-parks-management "page - programme - programmes - specialisations - INT ATPM") Sports & EsportsSports and esports play a crucial role in our society by promoting social connection, identity and health. Esports is growing rapidly and has a significant economic value, even greater than Netflix and cinemas combined. At BUas, the specialisation focuses on the experience of sports and esports from the perspective of spectators and fans. The programme includes collaboration with clients, use of a gaming facility, and study trips to visit sports and esports organisations. We have an esports area on our campus called The Hive. Here, you can use the gaming and esports facilities with your fellow students during your studies, but also in your free time. [In this video, students tell you more about Breda Guardians, the Breda esports team](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI-N75mKnK4) based at The Hive. Maybe you will become a member of this esports team too? [More information about the specialisation Sports & Esports.](https://www.buas.nl/en/programmes/specialisations/sports-esports "page - programme - programmes - specialisations - INT Sports & Esports") Live Music & Dance EventsLive Music & Dance Events focuses on creating and organising sustainable music and dance events with societal and economic impact. You will be trained as a concept developer, marketer, manager, or production lead for festivals and live music venues. The specialisation responds to trends such as sustainability, big data, and crowd safety. The programme is flexible and emphasises personal development and collaboration within the music industry. [More information about the specialisation Live Music & Dance Events. ](https://www.buas.nl/en/programmes/specialisations/live-music-dance-events "page - programme - programmes - specialisations - INT Live Music & Dance Events") Social InnovationIf you would like to make a meaningful contribution to society, this is an ideal choice. In this three-year specialisation, together with students from the Tourism Management, Facility Management and Leisure & Events Management programmes, you will learn how to contribute to major societal challenges such as social inequality and food security by actually taking action. [More information about Social Innovation.](https://www.buas.nl/en/programmes/specialisations/social-innovation "page - programme - programmes - specialisations - INT Social Innovation ") Events for BusinessEvents for Business uses events as a strategic tool to achieve business goals, such as branding and team building. Companies like Coca-Cola and Apple organise events to promote their brands or products, often with the help of specialist agencies. This specialisation teaches you about event venues and the corporate event market, preparing you for roles such as project manager or marketer. Creative and empathetic students with a hands-on mentality are a great fit for this specialisation. [More information about the specialisation Events for Business. ](https://www.buas.nl/en/programmes/specialisations/events-for-business "page - programme - programmes - specialisations - INT Events for Business") Urban Life & PlacemakingThis specialisation focuses on leisure in cities from societal, economic and spatial perspectives. You will work on projects such as transforming industrial sites and organising cultural festivals, and you will receive guidance in identifying your personal interests. In this specialisation, you will work with real clients and have the opportunity to spend five months abroad. Important topics include vision, concept development, place branding, and community development. [Here you can find more about the specialisation Urban Life and Placemaking.](https://www.buas.nl/en/programmes/specialisations/urban-life-and-placemaking "page - programme - programmes - specialisations - INT Urban Life and Placemaking") Throughout your studies, you will visit companies in the Leisure & Events sector. Think of field trips to music venues, amusement parks, museums, sports organisations, or behind-the-scenes tours at events. Depending on the specialisation you choose in the second year, you will also go on a study trip. Think of cities such as Barcelona, Antwerp, Rome, and Berlin. ![Studenten bij het collosseum in Rome](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_groot_wysiwyg/public/2025-09/4.7%20excursies%20en%20studiereizen.jpeg?h=df86a402&itok=KbzPSUOJ) Depending on your previous education, you may complete the programme in three years. We also offer a special mhbo track for students with a higher general secondary education diploma. After pre-university education (vwo)**How does it work?** If you choose the three-year track, you will start in the second year of the programme and skip the first year. This study track is only accessible if you have a pre-university education (vwo) diploma or similar foreign diploma. This first year is your propaedeutic year, which means it comes with a binding study recommendation of 60 ECTS credits. **Specialisations or regular programme** In your first and second year, you can attend the regular Leisure & Events Management programme or choose a specialisation. Here’s a list: - Regular Leisure & Events Management programme - Attractions & Theme Parks Management - Social Innovation - Live Music & Dance Events - Urban Life & Placemaking - Events for Business - Sports & Esports For more information on the specialisations, click on ‘Specialisations’ in the menu. You indicate your preference for either the regular programme or one of the specialisations when you apply for the study programme in Studielink. For applications submitted after 1 May, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to take part in the specialisation of your choice. It is always possible to attend the regular programme. **Placement and exchange** During your studies, you will do a placement for a company in the Netherlands or preferably abroad. You can also go on an exchange for six months at one of our partner universities. **Minor and graduation** In the final year of your study programme, you choose a minor in which you will study a specific theme, such as esports or crowd safety. Because BUas is affiliated with *Kies op Maat*, you can choose a minor both within and outside BUas, offering you a wide range of options. In addition to your minor, you will carry out an individual graduation assignment that demonstrates your readiness to become a capable, entry-level leisure manager. **Interested?** If you are interested in the three-year track, also known as the compact programme, and/or if you have questions about the content or set-up of the programme, please contact us via [alesupport@buas.nl.](mailto:alesupport@buas.nl) If you have administrative questions or questions about certain procedures, such as prior education and admission requirements, please contact Student Office at . Tailor-made track for higher general secondary education (havo) graduatesAre you almost finished with higher general secondary education (havo) but in doubt about a direct transfer to a higher professional education (hbo)? Then we have a solution for you: an 'mhbo' track. Together with De Rooi Pannen, BUas offers a programme that allows you to obtain a secondary vocational education (mbo level-4) diploma *and* a higher professional education diploma in your field of interest in five years! If you are thinking of further education in tourism, media or the events industry, you may want to consider this option: **mhbo Tourism | Leisure | Creative Business** You take this fast-track level 4 programme at De Rooi Pannen in Tilburg or Breda. After two years, you will obtain your secundary vocational education diploma and have a choice of three higher professional education programmes at BUas. Here you will enter in the second year: - (professional) bachelor Creative Business - (professional) bachelor Leisure & Events Management - (professional) bachelor Tourism Management In other words, you have a little more time to discover your talent: you don’t have to choose your higher professional education programme until after two years. Read here how the [tailor-made track for havo pupils](https://www.buas.nl/studeren/van-havo-naar-hbo/mhbo-doorstroomtraject) works (in Dutch). Associate degreeWith an associate degree in Leisure & Events, Tourism or Hospitality, you can obtain your professional higher professional education (hbo) bachelor's degree in Leisure & Events Management in two years. You will attend a two-year programme. You can choose the broad Leisure & Events Management programme or one of the six specialisations. Whichever direction you choose, the programme consists of four semesters over a total of two years: education, placement, minor and graduation. [More information (in Dutch)](https://www.buas.nl/van-ad-naar-bachelor-leisure-events) At BUas, you develop your entrepreneurial skills in all programmes. You can also join BUas Startup Support (BUSS), where you attend networking meetings and receive guidance from a startup coach. Would you like to graduate with your own company? You can do that at any academy, although a selection procedure may apply. Whether you are already generating revenue or just have an initial idea, BUas Startup Support will help you. Read more about [starting your own business](https://www.buas.nl/en/international-students/study-at-buas/entrepreneurship). ## What makes this study programme unique? ![Drie studenten spelen een videogame](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/19_7_card_xl/public/e-sports%20eigen%20studenten%202_0.jpg?h=d2855ff6&itok=6bB_3t0V) ### The Hive Do you have a passion for games and esports? Does your heart start racing when you see an epic highlight unfold before your eyes? Whether you are just starting out or already part of the scene, at The Hive you can share that passion and let it thrive! [ More about the Hive ](https://www.buas.nl/en/international-students/study-at-buas/the-hive) ![](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/19_7_card_xl/public/F191211JM1073.jpg?itok=sUSfPOuS) ### Performatory A dynamic learning environment of social innovators who love to explore the unknown future. That’s Performatory! Why not? [ More about Performatory ](https://www.performatory.nl/) ![Studenten zitten op stoelen in een kring](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/19_7_card_xl/public/Social%20Innovation%20Cultkitchen_Workshop_Paula-1.jpg?h=f2fcf546&itok=idj71BJV) ### Storytelling in Experience Design Together with researchers and professionals from the industry, BUas students develop their Storytelling & Experiences talent. [ Storytelling in Experience Design ](https://www.buas.nl/en/minors/minors-overview/minor-storytelling-in-experience-design) ## Admission & application [What are the admission requirements? ](#accordion-what-are-the-admission-requirements-) To be admitted to this degree programme, you need a **higher general secondary education (****havo)** or **pre-university education (vwo) diploma** with an appropriate profile, or [an equivalent of these Dutch diplomas](https://www.buas.nl/documents/comparable-eductions.pdf). You can also be admitted with a **secondary vocational education (mbo level-4)** **diploma**. - Check out the complete [admission requirements](https://www.buas.nl/en/programmes/leisure-events-management/admission-requirements) and the possibilities if you do not meet the requirements - Additional requirements have been set for the 3-year track. [Information about admission requirements](https://www.buas.nl/en/programmes/leisure-events-management/admission-requirements) [What does this study programme cost?](#accordion-what-does-this-study-programme-cost) In the academic year 2026-2027 the tuition fee for bachelor's programmes is €2,694. In addition, you should take extra costs for software, excursions, etc. into account. [Information about study costs](https://www.buas.nl/en/programmes/leisure-events-management/study-costs) [How can I apply?](#accordion-how-can-i-apply) If you meet the [admission requirements](https://www.buas.nl/en/programmes/leisure-events-management/admission-requirements), you are invited to apply for this programme. If you do so before **1 May**, you can certainly start your studies. [More information about applying](https://www.buas.nl/en/programmes/leisure-events-management/application-procedure) ## What others say about Leisure & Events [leisure-events.buas.nl ](https://leisure-events.buas.nl/) ![](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/card_testimonial_avatar/public/2022-10/Femke-LandE-400x400.jpg?h=a7e6d17b&itok=rdXyzKs7) ### You don’t learn how things work in practice from a book ‘Every ten weeks we have a different subject. I really liked the Knowing the Industry block, which included workshops from other fields such as hospitality and logistics. We also work a lot with senior students. Media students, for e… Read more xample, teach us all about digital tools. It is good to gain insights from the other study programmes as well. And every week, there is a guest speaker from the industry; after all, you don't learn how things work in practice from a book!’ Femke Fourth-year student ![Portretfoto van Jasper](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/card_testimonial_avatar/public/2022-08/image%20%2813%29.png?h=e46c994f&itok=ThVkyIco) ### You work on assignments that are really relevant ‘BUas specifically appealed to me so much because of the small-scale, friendly atmosphere. There really is a personal approach for every student. The various opportunities for international work … Read more placements also appealed to me very much. The moment I attended an open day at BUas, I felt right at home and could see myself studying there in the coming years. Want to know what you can do to familiarise yourself? Just follow "Your Road to BUas". Jasper Graduate | Associate Project Manager at Walt Disney Imagineering ![Portretfoto van Liedewei Torner](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/card_testimonial_avatar/public/Liedewei-Torner_LEM.jpg?h=038a9462&itok=8IJX2zJj) ### Stay curious ‘I tell students: stay curious about what is happening in the world, look at what you yourself can contribute, and how you want to develop yourself. Theory is important, but the most important thing is that students learn how the world of sport and esports works and wha… Read more t their place in it can be. I'm happy when I can inspire students, for example, to do things they hadn't thought of themselves or perhaps find exciting.’ Liedewei Ratgers Student supervisor in real-life Sports & Esports projects [Read more about experiences from students and alumni](https://leisure-events.buas.nl/ "More experiences from students and alumni") ## Frequently asked questions [Can you work alongside this study programme? ](#accordion-can-you-work-alongside-this-study-programme-) Yes, you can work alongside Leisure & Events Management, but you must have good planning skills. The study load is, on average, 40 hours a week, including between 15 to 20 contact hours a week. You spend the other hours working on assignments on your own or with a small group, which you can plan more flexibly. Many students work in the evenings or at weekends. [What is the difference between Leisure & Events Management, Tourism Management, and Facility Management? ](#accordion-what-is-the-difference-between-leisure-events-management-tourism-management-and-facility-management-) Leisure & Events Management focuses on creating experiences and events such as festivals, sporting events, and theme parks. Tourism Management focuses on travelling, destinations, and tourist experiences. Facility Management is about managing buildings, locations, and facilities. **Leisure & Events Management:** - Focusing on events, festivals, theme parks, museums, sport, and social projects; - Learning how to create unforgettable moments for others in their leisure activities; - Working for festival organisers, theme parks, event agencies or volunteer organisations. **Tourism Management:** - Focusing on travelling, destinations, and tourist attractions; - Organising trips and developing destinations for tourists; - Working for tour operators, airlines, Tourist Information Offices, hotels or attractions. **Facility Management:** - Focusing on buildings, locations, and technical facilities; - Managing and optimising the physical environment for users; - Working for companies, hospitals, schools or property companies. [How important is networking during Leisure & Events Management? ](#accordion-how-important-is-networking-during-leisure-events-management-) Networking is essential in Leisure & Events Management because the leisure industry relies on personal connections and people working together a lot. Many job opportunities arise through work placements, guest lecturers or company visits. At BUas, you will automatically build your network through real-life projects for companies, presentations given by professionals, and trips to festivals, theme parks and pop music halls. **How to build your network during your studies:** - Real-life projects with external commissioners like ID&T, Efteling or local organisations; - Industry experience: right from the start, in year 1, you will work for real employers. You will get practical experience by working for various events. You could help out, for example, at a sporting event, on BUas open days, in the logistics of events, selling merchandise, assisting artists backstage, and much more; - Weekly presentations given by professionals from the event and leisure sector; - Field trips to pop music halls, theme parks, museums, sporting events, and big event halls such as Ahoy or Jaarbeurs; - Work placements at well-known organisations, so you will directly gain work experience and make contact; - Study trips to cities like Barcelona, Rome and Berlin, where you will network with international professionals. You start building a network at BUas and expand it into a valuable professional network during work placements, projects, and excursions. [Are you going to just organise festivals if you do Leisure & Events Management? ](#accordion-are-you-going-to-just-organise-festivals-if-you-do-leisure-events-management-) No, Leisure & Events Management is much broader than just organising festivals. You will learn to work across the whole leisure industry: theme parks, museums, sporting events, cultural projects, and business events. After the first year, you can choose from six specialisations, each covering a different part of the sector – from social innovation to business events – or you can choose the general specialisation, which gives you a broad range of topics of the whole sector. **What you can work on:** - Theme parks and attractions: offering guests an unforgettable experience at Efteling or Walibi through marketing, safety, and sustainability; - Sporting events and esports: keeping fans involved and enhancing their experience during matches and tournaments - Cultural events and museums: exhibitions, theatres, and cultural festivals for e.g. residents in neighbourhoods - Business events: company parties, bringing new product to market, and conferences for big brands; - Social projects: leisure activities for vulnerable groups through local city councils, charities or volunteer organisations; - City redevelopment: creating lively places in neighbourhoods and industrial estates. So you can choose music festivals, and completely different areas in the leisure sector. ![Student Leisure & Events Management](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/3_4_large/public/2025-10/2025_Testimonial_Portret_Melle%20L.png?h=8effbb22&itok=8QLDfvGi) ## Your future starts here - **The job market needs you** Explore your career options - **Choose your path** Discover your potential - **Learn from the best** Graduates share their experiences [After your studies ](https://www.buas.nl/en/programmes/leisure-events-management/after-your-bachelor) ### Discover the campus Would you like to see our campus? Have a virtual look and discover the building where you’ll be studying and what more the campus has to offer. 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