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Department of Events & Conventions Management
The Events and Conventions Management Department is an integral part of the hospitality business. The various dimensions and segments within this industry provide a very challenging and complex work environment for the professionals. Demand for skilled management has been growing and career opportunities have been promising year after year.
Along with events and conventions management, destination and special-events management has become a very crucial part of the hospitality industry, providing many exciting career opportunities for individuals with strong organizational and creative skills. The events and conventions management concentration prepares students to pursue careers as hotel and convention managers, special event managers, and tradeshow or exhibition managers. |
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Overview
The Department of Events & Conventions Management prepares students for the business and operations of planning events of all kinds including non-profit, conventions, meetings, expositions, weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, and more. Additionally, students learn about the operations and management of diverse assembly facilities such as stadiums, arenas, performing arts centers, athletic venues, convention centers, ballrooms, and more. Emphasis is placed on operations and customer service quality, major components in the Hospitality industry.
Students are given a comprehensive background in accounting, human resources, organizational behavior, technology, and marketing, while learning about lodging, tourism, food and beverage, service quality, facility operations, special event coordination, non-profit events, convention coordination, and more.
The Department of Events & Conventions Management prepares students for the business and operations of planning events of all kinds including non-profit, conventions, meetings, expositions, weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, and more. Additionally, students learn about the operations and management of diverse assembly facilities such as stadiums, arenas, performing arts centers, athletic venues, convention centers, ballrooms, and more. Emphasis is placed on operations and customer service quality, major components in the Hospitality industry.
Students are given a comprehensive background in accounting, human resources, organizational behavior, technology, and marketing, while learning about lodging, tourism, food and beverage, service quality, facility operations, special event coordination, non-profit events, convention coordination, and more.
Degree Programs
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Associate Degree |
- Events & Conventions Management - Events & Conventions Marketing - Banquet Management - Wedding Planning and Events Management - Events Planning and Management |
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Bachelor´s Degree |
- Events & Conventions Management - Events & Conventions Marketing - International Events & Conventions Management - Banquet Management - Wedding Planning and Events Management - Events Planning and Management |
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Master´s Degree |
- Events & Conventions Management - International Events & Conventions Management - Wedding Planning and Events Management |
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Doctorate Degree |
- Events & Conventions Management - Events & Conventions Marketing - Wedding Planning and Events Management |
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