Event Planning

Description

Please note: Event Planning is also offered in-class.

Program Details:

  • Program Code:1839
  • School: School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts
  • Credential: Ontario College Diploma
  • Program Type: Post-diploma program
  • Program Length: 2 years/ 4 semesters
  • Start Date: Fall, Winter
  • Location: Online

Program Availability:

  • January 2024
  • September 2024
  • January 2025

Program Overview:

The Event Planning program will provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a rewarding career creating beautiful events and providing long-lasting memories for guests and clients. You'll be equipped to design, plan and execute diverse events, from corporate meetings and conferences to social functions such as weddings and community fundraisers. Event planning is increasingly playing a role in many organizations in a vast number of industries and sectors.

The Event Planning program will immerse you in all aspects of the event industry. Business courses in marketing, human resources and entrepreneurship will complement event courses in design, food and beverage and event operations, preparing you to be confident planning events in restaurants, hotels, resorts and convention centres.

Courses:

Semester 1

COMM-160/161  College Communication 1
EVNT-101  Introduction to Events
GNED  General Education Elective
HOSP-101  Technology Skills
HOSP-102  Health & Safety Certifications for Hospitality
HOSP-105  Food Theory
HOSP-106  Presenting and Communicating Effectively
HOSP-112  Math for Hospitality
 
Semester 2

COMM-170/171  College Communication 2
EVNT-201  Special Event Operations I
EVNT-202  Event Selling and Sponsorship
EVNT-302  Social Media Marketing for Events
HOSP-122  Restaurant and Bar Service
HOSP-204  Hotel Sales & Marketing
HOSP-210  Human Resources
HOSP-215  Hospitality Accounting Concepts
 
Semester 3

EVNT-301  Special Event Operations II
EVNT-313  Event Resources and Logistics
EVNT-315  Management Accounting for Events
EVNT-322  Food and Beverage Event Concepts
GNED  General Education Elective
HOSP-306  Hospitality and Tourism Entrepreneurship
HOSP-307  Hospitality Management Career Preparation
HOSP-314  Risk Management
 
Semester 4

EVNT-444  Event Planning Work Integrated Learning
GNED-500  Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action
HOSP-400  Career and Leadership Development (Online)

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.

Overview

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  • Institution: Centennial College
  • Program type: Diplôme
  • Language: English
  • Program Code: 1839
  • Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance

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Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.