Meeting and Event Planning Major

Description: A program that prepares individuals to plan, budget, and implement conferences, meetings, and other special events in the public or private sectors. Includes instruction in principles of meeting and event planning; special event management; budgets and finance; site selection; contracts, vendors, and negotiations; marketing and promotions; food and beverage management; audio-visual basics and meeting technology; and hospitality law. Is Meeting and Event Planning the right major for you?
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Meeting and Event Planning Major

What Courses Do Meeting and Event Planning Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Meeting and Event Planning majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.