Diploma in Event Planning
Centennial College
Key Information
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Campus location
Online Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 2,721 / per year *
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* tuition 2 semesters Canadian students; CAD 15,693 - tuition 2 semesters International students
Introduction
Program Details
- Program Code: 1838
- School: School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts
- Credential: Ontario College Diploma
- Program Type: Post-secondary program
- Program Length: 2 years/ 4 semesters
- Location: Progress Campus
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 centers.
This two-year hospitality diploma program will conclude with an experiential learning opportunity working alongside professional event planners and managers in a variety of industries and on-campus at Centennial College’s 20,000 sq. ft. Event Centre.
It’s Your Shift Training and Awareness Program
The program will include innovative industry training and awareness certification, It’s Your Shift. The certification will equip you with crucial knowledge and provide current resources focused on sexual harassment prevention and safe practices for intervention as a frontline worker or manager. It will support you, as you enter the hospitality industry, to become a leader in the prevention of sexual harassment and contribute to the evolution of safe and welcoming work environments.
Admissions
Curriculum
Semester 1
- COMM-160/161 College Communication 1
- EVNT-101 Introduction to Events
- GNED General Education Elective
- HOSP-101 Introduction to Computers (Online)
- 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 Introduction to Hospitality Sales and Marketing
- HOSP-210 Human Resources
- HOSP-215 Introduction to Hospitality Accounting
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)
Program Outcome
Program Highlights
This Event Planning program includes a range of exclusive experiential learning opportunities. You learn from industry-selected faculty members who have years of experience. Students will have had hands-on experience in their field placement during their last semester. The program is focused on practical learning experiences that ensure that you are ready for the field upon graduation.
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.
- Plan and design events to meet organizational and client objectives.
- Select food and beverage catering services, site location, and décor, according to the theme and needs of an event.
- Develop marketing plans and related promotional plans for events that will meet the needs of the organization and/or client.
- Coordinate and/or supervise staff, contractors and volunteers in order to achieve the desired performance.
- Employ best practices for financial management in the planning of events.
- Manage the business transactions of event projects to meet organization and/or client needs.
- Develop strategies to mitigate risk and liability to ensure the safety and security of participants during an event.
- Maintain ethical practices and professionalism in the events field to create positive relationships and experiences.
- Apply strategies that support intercultural awareness and inclusion in event offerings that meet the needs of diverse populations.
- Use industry-standard technology platforms, systems, tools and applications to support the operations of events.
- Secure monies through sponsorships, funds, or grants to support event objectives.
- Engage in ongoing learning for professional and career growth.
- Identify and respond to new career opportunities that may include contract work and entrepreneurship, to secure employment.
- Communicate information persuasively and accurately in written, verbal and interactive formats.
Career Opportunities
Career Outlook
- Catering and Event Coordinator
- Event Planner / Event Manager
- Meeting and Convention Planner
- Trade Show Organizer
- Fundraising Coordinator
- Live Events Specialist
- Media Event Planner
- Graduates may also explore starting their own business as an event
- Meeting or Wedding Planner
Education Pathways
Successful graduates of this Event Planning program have the opportunity to apply their credits toward further study at the degree level.
Please note that each pathway has a specific minimum grade requirement in order to qualify for transferring credits, which are assessed by the partner institution.
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