Students with a degree in event management will be taught all the skills needed to be successful in the career field. You will be fully capable to plan events and manage their execution by applying these skills. Since employers or private parties that hire you will want to get the most for their money, you must be creative and employ imagination when coordinating an event. You will also need to know the practical considerations that are needed when organizing social events as well as how to troubleshoot any problems.
The courses needed to complete the degree program are a mixture of core, electives, practicum, portfolio and examinations. The core courses cover Event Administration, Event Coordination and Operations, Event Marketing and Event Risk management. Elective courses include Event Protocol, Social Event Management, Event Entertainment and Production, Event Fundraising and Sponsorship, Event Negotiations and Contracts and Event Design and Décor. Usually only three electives are needed during the program. A practicum of 200-hours minimum and supervised event observation and participation is required. A portfolio demonstrating event management activities, documentation of actual events and guidelines is required. At the end of the program, a comprehensive examination of multiple choice and an essay is required.
The Master of Business Administration degree covers a wide variety of majors and sub-majors. With an MBA, you will be taught general management skills to develop expertise in strategic thinking, critical analysis and effective communication. There is also an Executive Master of Business Administration degree that is designed for individuals with work experience who are looking to further develop their leadership skills. The goal of the Executive MBA is to produce graduates that will operate a business or organization by building a student's capabilities in professional, technical and interpersonal skills.
There are many events that are in need of an event manager. The most popular include weddings, receptions and conventions. These take place almost every weekend throughout the year, providing plenty of work for you. Event and Meeting Planner careers are expected to grow faster than average compared to the rest of the economy, since almost anyone can host an event but it takes quite a bit to plan one professionally. Event managers are taught to move beyond planning in a conventional manner and think outside the box when needed.