HOS 462 MICE Design, Tech, and Production

This course addresses the complexities of organizing and designing large meetings, conventions, tradeshows, and exhibitions in collaboration with convention centers and their various contractors. The course will focus in particular on management of of state-of-the-art technology and audiovisual production services in the design and staging of large events. Students also will learn best practices for coordinating entertainment, food and beverages, hotels, and transportation for large numbers of attendees over multiple days. The role of city agencies and destination management organizations in city wide events also will be discussed. Students will be provided with opportunities to get a look behind-the-scenes at one or more large events through field trips and tours to large event venues. Prerequisite: HOS 190 NOTE: This course replaces HOS 481 in previous curricula.

Credits

4