COM 371 - Event Planning and Management

Description:
This course offers a comprehensive study of the event management field. The course will enable participants to develop an innovative and multi-skilled approach to planning and coordination events. Topics include: legal issues in event planning and coordination promotions, design, catering, and other relevant topics.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to the communication or recreation and tourism major, minor or certificate program or permission of instructor.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Introduce students to the field of event management
Provide an overview of the history, principles, practices and techniques of event management.
Introduce students to the Event Management Process that includes research, design, planning, coordination and evaluation.
Provide information relating to legal, ethical and risk management issues in the field.
Explain the importance of volunteers in event management and successfully demonstrate volunteer orientation

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/24/12

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