Hospitality Management Specialization: Event Planning, Associate of Applied Science

Program Code: 775-03

The Specialization in Event Management is intended for individuals who wish to specialize in event planning. This program provides coursework in event organization, including meetings, educational conferences, and business conventions and exhibitions. This program also emphasizes coordination of these events, to include budgeting, logistics, registering guests, and use of technology and audiovisual equipment. Individuals completing this program will be provided with the knowledge and skills necessary to work with vendor contracts and to survey attendees to obtain feedback on the event.

Semester 1

Semester Total: 14

Semester 2

Semester Total: 17

Semester 3

ENG 112 - College Composition II
HRI 180 - Convention Management and Service
HRI 229 - Principles of Meeting Planning
HRI 230 - Exhibition Management
HRI 235 - Marketing of Hospitality Services
___ ___ - Social Science Elective³

Semester Total: 18

Semester 4

HRI 231 - Principles of Event Planning and Management
HRI 255 - Human Resource Management and Training for Hospitality and Tourism
HRI 257 - Catering Management
HRI 275 - Hospitality Law
HRI 290 - Coordinated Internship in Hospitality Management - Lodging Management or Food Services Management (or HRI 297- Cooperative Education in Hospitality Management - Lodging Management or Food Services Management) ⁴

Semester Total: 15

Program Total Minimum Credits: 64

Program Footnotes

¹HRI 196 requires a minimum of 15 hours of on-site training.

²Recommended courses: PHI 220 . Students may also choose eligible courses listed under General Education Core Requirements. Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).

³Recommended courses: ECO 120 , PSY 200 , and SOC 200 . Students may also choose eligible courses listed under General Education Core Requirements. Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).

⁴HRI 290 and HRI 297 require a minimum of 80 hours of work per credit.