Event Planning - Certificate

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PGM Code – 276C

Program Description The Event Planning Department has designed this online certificate program to increase student qualifications to enter or advance in positions in the convention, conference, meeting and event planning industries. Successful event planning requires a unique combination of skills and knowledge including skills in management, accounting and finance, marketing and communication. Students in this program will learn about facilities, contracts, and related areas of convention, conference and meeting planning. All program requirements are online.

The students who will be the most successful in this program will bring with them basic business skills and work experience. If students need to strengthen skills, they are encouraged to take additional courses listed under Electives. Please see a program adviser to plan the course schedule that will best meet your needs.

Common Course Numbering Please refer to www.edcc.edu/ccn for more information.

Credit/Grade Requirements This Certificate requires successful completion of a minimum of 44.5 credits as outlined. A minimum of 30 credits or one-third of the required credits, whichever is less, must be earned at Edmonds Community College. Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all college-level courses as well as a minimum grade of 2.5 in all event planning and hospitality classes.

Note: Courses approved for transfer from other academic institutions must have a minimum grade equivalent of 2.5.

Students Are Advised To

Plan their schedule several quarters in advance in order to accommodate courses that are offered only once or twice a year,
Review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning, and
Communicate with a faculty adviser.

Graduation Application A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted to Enrollment Services by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Forms are available online or at Enrollment Services located in Lynnwood Hall. Note applications for summer quarter are due by the 8th day of the quarter.

Advisers
The advisers for this program are
Beth O’Donnell | bodonnel@edcc.edu | 425.640.1208
Linda Russell | lrussell@edcc.edu | 425.640.1137

Department website
Event Planning | www.edcc.edu/evpl

Gainful Employment
Gainful employment information is available for this program.

Advising Note

This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic adviser. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds Community College certificate or degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student.

I. Program Requirements (39.5 minimum credits)

CLART 105 - Introduction to Catering 2.0 Credits
HSPTR 140 - Introduction to Hospitality 5.0 Credits
EVPL 240 - Event Planning/Risk Management 5.0 Credits
EVPL 245 - Sustainable/Green Events 2.0 Credits
EVPL 250 - Event Coordination 5.0 Credits OR
MGMT 107 - Event Planning 5.0 Credits
EVPL 265 - Event Planning/Best Practices 5.0 Credits
EVPL 266 - Virtual Event Planning 5.0 Credits
EVPL 270 - Event Planning Practicum 1.0 to 5.0 Credits (Take 3-5 credits.)
EVPL 275 - Event Planning-Wedding Planning/Coordination 2.0 Credits OR
EVPL 276 - Event Planning/Entertainment and Production 2.0 Credits OR
EVPL 277 - Event Planning/Destination Management 2.0 Credits
HSPTR 258 - Lodging Management 5.0 Credits
HSPTR 285 - Hospitality Employment 0.5 Credits

Program Requirements Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Program Requirements for this degree, students will be able to:

Develop Requests for Proposals, utilize market research and budget analysis, and analyze assessment of risks through the use of critical thinking and analytical reasoning.
Effectively solve problems or make recommendations using quantitative and qualitative reasoning.
Effectively manage projects and events demonstrating time management and organizational skills.
Apply the skills and abilities required to successfully plan, design and produce an event

II. Program Electives (5 credits minimum)

ACCT 101 - Accounting Fundamentals 5.0 Credits
ACCT& 201 - Principles of Accounting I 5.0 Credits
BSTEC 110 - Business Communications:CD 5.0 Credits
BSTEC 224 - Spreadsheet (Excel) 5.0 Credits
LEGAL 240 - Contracts 5.0 Credits
MGMT 122 - Customer Relations Management 3.0 Credits
MGMT 130 - Principles of Marketing 5.0 Credits
MGMT 165 - MS Project 3.0 Credits
MGMT 214 - Principles of Management 5.0 Credits
MGMT 260 - Small Business Management 5.0 Credits
MGMT 270 - Project Management I: Project Scope/Requirements 5.0 Credits

Program Electives Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate the following Learning Outcome from Program Elective courses:

Demonstrate a breadth or depth of knowledge and skill, according to the students’ independent selection of degree elective courses or according to the program’s specialized areas of focus.

Signatures

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Adviser’s Signature and Date

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Dean’s Signature and Date

Eff: summer 2012 | Rev: 06/12