Program Description
This certificate program equips the student with the essential skills and abilities to successfully plan, budget, and execute a wide range of events—from corporate meetings and conferences to weddings, vacations, and special occasions—for both public and private sector clients.
The curriculum covers key areas including event design and logistics, budgeting and financial planning, site selection, contract negotiation, vendor coordination, and special event management. The student will also explore marketing and promotional strategies, food and beverage planning, and the principles of effective event coordination.
Designed for those entering the field, advancing careers, or seeking professional certification, this program delivers training in core-competencies and industry standards expected of today's event professionals. The event planning industry has evolved into a profession with high standards of excellence. Through structured training and best practices developed over time, the student will learn to bring order to complexity—transforming creativity and logistics into seamless, memorable events.
This certificate can be completed on its own or applied toward the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Business or Hospitality Certificate I, offering a flexible pathway for both focused and broader career development.
Program Requirements
Course Requirements
| CULA 1505 | Sanitation | 1 credit |
| HOSP 1500 | Introduction to the Hospitality Industry | 3 credits |
| HOSP 2000 | Foundations of Customer Service and Hospitality | 3 credits |
| HOSP 2320 | Food and Beverage Management | 3 credits |
Students must choose a minimum of 5 credits from the following courses: