Event Management - Certificate (Career)

APPLICATION CODE 283

For curriculum information, contact the Division of Health, Science, and Technology—Room SET-430—443-518-1600.

This certificate is available for students seeking entry in the field of corporate or social event planning, or desiring enhancement of a present position in this field. The curriculum follows the knowledge domains required for those who may want to take the Certified Meeting Planner certification exam.

Suggested Semester 1

Course Number	Title	Credits
HMGT 101	Introduction to the Hospitality Industry	3
HMGT 160	The Travel and Tourism Industry	2
HMGT 163	Meetings, Conventions, and Expositions	3
HMGT 166	Social Event and Wedding Management	3

Suggested Semester 2

Course Number	Title	Credits
HMGT 164	Conference Management	3
HMGT 263	Catering Management	3
HMGT 264	Event Strategy and Leadership	3
HMGT 299	Hospitality Management Internship	3

Total Credit Hours: 23

A graduate should be able to

1. Summarize the importance of keeping detailed financial records and generating accurate post-event reports.
2. Analyze the role of ethics in establishing the meeting industry’s best practices.
3. Identify guidelines for accommodating people with disabilities at an event.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts related to hospitality services.
5. Plan, organize, and facilitate events.
6. Develop an operational and marketing plan for an event.
7. Apply critical thinking skills to solve problems related to hospitality and event planning.