Event Management - Certificate (Career)
APPLICATION CODE 283
For curriculum information, contact the Business and Computer Systems Division—Room DH-239—443-518-1520.
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
| 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
Total Credit Hours: 23
A graduate should be able to
- Summarize the importance of keeping detailed financial records and generating accurate post-event reports.
- Analyze the role of ethics in establishing the meeting industry’s best practices.
- Identify guidelines for accommodating people with disabilities at an event.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts related to hospitality services.
- Plan, organize, and facilitate events.
- Develop an operational and marketing plan for an event.
- Apply critical thinking skills to solve problems related to hospitality and event planning.