Event Management

Certificate in Applied Science

24 Credit Hours

The Event Management certificate program provides an overview of the event management industry to prepare students for entry-level positions in event management. Students will learn the process of planning events from the initial conception phase through delivery including sales, transportation, logistics, food and beverage management, and service, and gain general competency in providing support for delivery and management of such events.

Major Requirements

HOS 140	The Hospitality Industry	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a survey of the hospitality industry and the principles of operation of both lodging and food service industries. Students learn the range of alternative business options available in the industry from local, national and international perspectives.Learn More

HOS 157	Hospitality Service	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a comprehensive study of the principles and techniques required to provide exceptional service in the hospitality industry. Emphasis is placed on the service environment, the customer’s perspective, and the behavioral component of service.Learn More

HOS 161	Event Management	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course provides an introduction to the event management industry, including planning, implementation and evaluation of special events and festivals.Learn More

HOS 164	Travel and Tourism	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course covers the history, development, concepts and principles of the travel and tourism industry. Students research case studies as well as local examples of how tourism affects the economy and society. Students also learn to interpret travel trends for business application.Learn More

HOS 250	Beverage Service Management	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course addresses the principles of beverage service. This course is designed to prepare students for management responsibilities in the culinary and hospitality industries.Learn More Prerequisites HOS 140 or CUL 104

HOS 258	Convention Management	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a study of acquiring, soliciting and servicing convention or individual properties in the hospitality industry.Learn More Prerequisites HOS 140

HOS 265	Hotel, Restaurant and Travel Law	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course covers legal foresight for hospitality management. Topics include litigation involving dining and lodging responsibilities of the innkeeper.Learn More

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Electives

Select one course from the following:

HOS 251	Introduction to Wine	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a study of the basic wine production process with focus on the different styles of wine, countries of origin, terroir and related flavor characteristics. The course will include best practices and industry trends.Learn More Prerequisites CUL 104 or HOS 140 and proof of current TIPS or NRA ServSafe Alcohol Certification
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HOS 264	Food and Beverage Pairing	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course focuses on the concepts of food and beverage pairing and the influence of ingredient selection, preparation techniques and presentation on enhancing sales, service and profitability.Learn More Prerequisites CUL 104 or HOS 140 and HOS 251 and proof of current TIPS or NRA ServSafe Alcohol Certification.
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HOS 267	Destination Wedding Planning	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course provides an introduction to the destination wedding planning industry including planning, coordination, budgeting, implementation, vendor management and support services.Learn More Prerequisites HOS 140 and HOS 161
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HOS 298	Special Topics in Hospitality and Tourism	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course explores advanced concepts, trends and issues in hospitality and tourism.Learn More

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Admission into the program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying placement levels.