Event Management (EVENT)
Courses
Courses primarily for undergraduates:
EVENT 271. Introduction to Event Management.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: HRI 101
Overview of the event management industries. Techniques and procedures required for producing successful and sustainable events.
EVENT 289. Contemporary Club Operations.
(Cross-listed with HRI). (2-0) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: HRI 101
Organization and management of private clubs including city, country, and other recreational and social clubs. Field trip may be required.
EVENT 320. Attractions and Amusement Park Administration.
(Cross-listed with HRI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: HRI 101 or permission of instructor
An examination of current issues in the attractions and amusement park industry will be conducted. Emphasis will be placed on development and design along with the functional departments of modern amusement parks and themed attractions.
EVENT 371. Conference and Meeting Planning.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: EVENT 271
Application of event management principles to conference and meeting planning, trade shows, and conventions focusing on budget development, resource allocation, promotion, hospitality, and professional development.
EVENT 471. Special Events Coordination.
(2-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.
Prereq: EVENT 371; permission of instructor.
Advanced application event management. Provide leadership and communicate direction for production of an event including developing budgets, publicity, advertising, fund raising, choreography, staging, lighting, and food.
EVENT 490. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Sections B-D: Program approval; Section H: Full membership in Honors Program
Independent study.
EVENT 490B. Independent Study: Conferences.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Program approval
Independent study.
EVENT 490C. Independent Study: Special Events.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Program approval.
Independent study.
EVENT 490D. Independent Study: Event Management.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Sections B-D: Program approval; Section H: Full membership in Honors Program
Independent study.
