Overview
The Event Planning Certificate prepares individuals with the skills necessary to successfully create and manage events through understanding of key factors in customer service, food service cost control management, and the modern event planning process. The certificate also provides understanding of basic financial and accounting terminology needed to plan an event budget.
Related Programs
Culinary Arts (CUL)Pastry Arts (PAS)Hospitality Management (HOSP)Food Service Management Certificate (FSMC)Contacts
Program Chair
Advisor
Business Division Course Advising
Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Manage or supervise in a variety of hospitality venues (hotels and resorts, food and beverage, catering and events, amusement parks)
- Perform daily duties in operations, food and beverage, and events/theme parks
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planner
- Event Coordinator
Graduate Employment Outlook
Excellent. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment opportunities in hospitality and leisure fields will grow by 18 percent through 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.
$18/hr to $21/hr
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
Contacts
Program Chair
Advisor
Business Division Course Advising
Curriculum
Effective 2024-2025 academic year
Event Planning Certificate (EPC)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRM 100 | Hospitality Careers | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| HRM 115 | Rooms Division Management | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| HRM 110 | Food and Beverage Cost Control | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HRM 135 | Event, Meeting, and Convention Management | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Total Credits: | 12 | 0 | 12 | |