This course is designed to provide an introduction to the principles of event management. The student will examine event planning models and focus on the details required to plan special events. Emphasis is on the planning stage with research in selecting event themes and sites. Specific topics include event administration, detailed tasks and responsibilities, negotiations, staff management, budgeting, finance, advertising and promotion. Students will have the opportunity to volunteer and participate in a variety of area cultural, business, and tourism related events.
Semester Offered
Spring semester