Event Management, B.S.
Online: No
On Campus: Yes
The BS in Event Management provides individuals with the theoretical and practical tools to be successful in the event industry. Graduates will emerge with a broad skill set to successfully plan and manage small to large-scale events from inception to implementation, including meetings, conventions, special events, and large public events in roles across private, public and not-for-profit organizations. Following industry standards, students learn all aspects of event management, including strategic planning, communication, risk management, customer service, marketing, finance and logistics. The event management degree incorporates core curriculum from both the hospitality management and communication programs as well as core business classes that makes it a well-rounded business degree. Students will be provided multiple opportunities to interact and network with industry partners on in-class projects, real-world events, and internships where coursework can be applied to real-world experiences. <h2>Matriculation Requirements</h2> <table class="sc_courselist"> <caption class="hidden noscript">Course List</caption> <colgroup> <col class="codecol"/> <col class="titlecol"/> <col align="char" char="." class="hourscol"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="hidden noscript"> <th scope="col">Code</th> <th scope="col">Title</th> <th scope="col" class="hourscol">Credit Hours</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr class="even firstrow"><td class="codecol"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="ACC 2110">ACC 2110</span></td><td>Principles of Accounting I</td><td class="hourscol">3</td></tr> <tr class="odd"><td colspan="2"><span class="courselistcomment">Complete one of the following: </span> <sup>1</sup></td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="even"><td class="codecol"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="IM 2010">IM 2010</span></div></td><td>Business Computer Proficiency</td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="odd"><td class="codecol"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="IM 2600">IM 2600</span></div></td><td>Spreadsheet Applications</td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="even"><td colspan="2"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="courselistcomment commentindent">My Educator</span></div></td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="odd"><td class="codecol"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="MGMT 2340">MGMT 2340</span></td><td>Business Statistics I</td><td class="hourscol">3</td></tr> <tr class="even"><td class="codecol"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="MKTG 2390">MKTG 2390</span></td><td>Professional Business Presentations</td><td class="hourscol">3</td></tr> <tr class="odd lastrow"><td class="codecol"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="MKTG 220G">MKTG 220G</span></td><td>Written Business Communication GI WE</td><td class="hourscol">3</td></tr> </tbody> </table>