Master's Degree in

Protocol and Events

Start as an expert in the organization of any event

Start

17 Mar 2026

Duration

1 courses

Credits

60 ECTS

Exams

Online

Mode

Online interactive

Qualification

Official

Opt for official training in protocol with the online Master in Protocol and Event Organization

Boost your career in a professional sector that is constantly growing

Obtain comprehensive training in event management and protocol with the UFIS Master in Protocol and Event Organization. Take advantage of a unique opportunity to develop your skills in communication, organization, leadership and team management through training with a theoretical-practical approach that will enable you to become a true expert in the organization of all types of events, whether social, corporate or institutional.

Join a growing sector with a high demand for labour and a market that invoices 12 billion euros a year and employs more than 80 thousand people.

The specialized training you need to excel in protocol and event organization

UFIS’s Master in Protocol and Events is the only official postgraduate course guided by true experts in the sector that provides you with comprehensive knowledge of all types of protocol. Differentiate your professional profile and master the details of official, award, international, diplomatic, social, military, sports, university and business protocol. Learning to apply these rules to each type of event will make you the all-round professional you want to be.

Join a growing sector with a high demand for labour and a market that invoices 12 billion euros a year and employs more than 80 thousand people.

Why study the Master in Protocol and Event Organization at UFIS?

Gain new organizational and coordination skills with the  official Master’s Degree in Protocol and Events that we offer at UFIS, a training for:

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of protocol. You will have a complete understanding of the organization and management of institutional events and official acts.
  • Learn the specifics of the protocol. You will delve into its particularities in different areas and fields.
  • Study real cases. You will learn through the analysis of real cases, guided by professors with experience in events, protocol and communication.
  • Apply the knowledge necessary for the complete design of an event , to achieve the greatest diffusion and the creation of experiences that achieve a greater connection with the audience.
  • Provide comprehensive event management. You will have the skills to plan, manage and evaluate events from the initial phase to the assessment of their impact, including production and management of budgets and suppliers.

Write your Master's Final Project in Protocol and Events on a real company

RED Proyectum is a business platform that offers you the possibility of doing your  Final Project (TFE)  on the briefing of a real company event, which will allow you to strengthen your employability and enhance your CV. As a student of the Master in Protocol and Events, you will be able to carry out your final project as a team, starting from a briefing provided by a company and following one of these lines of work:

  • Organization of corporate events.
  • Organization of institutional events.

Once you have successfully completed the TFE subject within the Protocol Master,  you will obtain an academic certificate of participation in the RED Proyectum  to incorporate into your portfolio that you have had experience developing the final study project in a real company.

Improve your employability and do internships in the most relevant companies with our Master in Event Organization and Management

During the second semester of the UFIS Master in Protocol and Events, you will have the opportunity to enrich your training with internships in top-level companies and institutions in the sector – such as Barceló Hoteles, Banco Santander, NH Hoteles, the San Sebastián Film Festival, Bilbao City Council, Toledo City Council, Telefónica and Banco Popular – thanks to UFIS’s training agreements. The programme is designed to train highly qualified professionals in protocol, event organisation, communication, public relations and press offices.

Earn the Diploma in Innovation and Creativity from the Harvard ManageMentor Program

The Master in Protocol and Event Organization  gives you access to the Innovation and Creativity Diploma , which certifies you in  one of the six modules  belonging to the  Certification on How to take the first steps in your professional career. Raise your profile, respond to job demands and apply new concepts and skills in your professional environment with the Harvard ManageMentor certification offered by UFIS, thanks to the collaboration agreement with Harvard Business Publishing Education (HBP).

The main associations in the Protocol and Events sector collaborate with UFIS

The UFIS Master in Event Organization has the  collaboration of the two most important associations in the field, the Spanish Protocol Association and the Spanish Association of Spanish Event Agencies, with several of its members as professors of the master, as well as with reference companies in the sector:

A methodology adapted to you

4P Model

Solve problems, complete a project, create a personal development plan and build your portfolio.

 

100% online classes

Attend live sessions and ask your questions to the teachers. You can watch the recordings whenever you need.

Real case studies

Dive into business management with real projects from different companies and brands.

Active networking

Participate in groups with students with similar profiles to yours and increase your contacts.

Personalized follow-up

Rely on the figure of the Mentor – UFIS, who will accompany you from day one.

Online and/or in-person exams

For each subject and session, choose whether you want to take the exam from your computer or at the centers authorized by UFIS.

Get to know the experience of our graduates

As an event organiser, this master's degree has provided me with the training I need to take my analytical, management and assessment skills to the next level, giving me confidence as a professional and expanding my opportunities in the sector."

 

Raúl Fuentes Carro

Estudiante del Grado en Derecho

“Estoy muy satisfecho. Varios amigos quieren matricularse, porque ven que es un sistema más dinámico. Creo que la mayor ventaja de UFIS respecto a otras universidades es que puedo visualizar las clases online cuando yo elijo.”

Dominik Ori Gabor

Estudiante del Grado en Derecho

“He sentido más cercanía en UFIS que en una universidad presencial. Cuando se piensa en una enseñanza online, uno no alcanza a entender el grado de implicación que tiene la universidad con el alumnado.”

Manuel Herrera Velayos

Estudiante del Grado en Derecho

“Lo que más destaco es el nivel del profesorado. Hemos podido estudiar con un profesor que es juez, lo que hoy en día es bastante complicado”.

Begoña Maiques

Estudiante del Grado en Derecho

“Compagino el grado con el trabajo porque se ajusta perfectamente a mis horarios. La mejor parte de mi experiencia en UFIS son los profesores. El grado tiene muy buenos docentes, hacen un trabajo espléndido.”

Francisco Luis Formoso

Estudiante del Grado en Derecho

Admission requirements for the official Master's Degree in Digital Marketing

Those who may access this qualification are:

  • Graduates in Economics and Business, International Relations, Political Science, Journalism, Communication, Advertising and Public Relations, Humanities, Fine Arts, Tourism, Marketing, Law and other official degrees that include subjects related to organization, communication, public relations or protocol in their study plan.
  • Professionals in the sector with an official university degree and demonstrable professional experience of at least two years with full dedication to the field of the master’s degree.

Recommended profile

This postgraduate degree is for you if you are looking for:

  • Specialize in the field of protocol and event organization in all sectors.
  • Maintain ongoing training and innovate throughout your professional life. 
  • Boost your career within medium and large organizations. 

Academic recognitions

Center certified by ANECA, according to the AUDIT model

The Faculty of Business and Communication has the seal of quality awarded by the National Agency for Evaluation and Accreditation , the body responsible for guaranteeing the quality of the degrees taught in the Spanish university system in line with the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).

UFIS, the world's #1 online university in Spanish, according to Times Higher Education

The prestigious THE magazine, which publishes one of the three most influential rankings in the field of international higher education, recognizes UFIS in 2024 as the first Spanish-speaking online university in the world.

Leaders in educational innovation, according to 'Forbes'

Forbes  ranks us among the top three universities in Spain and as the number one  online university. In addition, it highlights UFIS as a global benchmark in online training for its methodology and the interactive experience it offers its students, as well as its recognition in the most relevant international rankings.

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