Event Management

Event planning is a unique field requiring a versatile skill-set and education, including elements of business, public relations, social media, technology, critical thinking, culinary knowledge, photography and problem-solving. Aside from being recognized in the field of hospitality and public relations, Event managers are better educated, more sophisticated in terms of the fundamental management skills, and more versatile. Students will learn to develop, co-ordinate and manage a broad range of events, sites and facilities. This Event Management program will provide students with transferable, practical knowledge and skills in management practices such as planning design, marketing, human resource and volunteer management, sponsorship, catering management, budgeting, risk management and program evaluation.

Graduates can expect to find employment in the following fields/positions:
• Event Manager
• Event Coordinator
• Event Planner
• Conference Planning
• Special Events Associate
• Strategic Events Project Manager
• Conferences Services Manager
• Wedding Planning