SCHOOL OF SPORT, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

About the Certificate

As an integral component of many industries, the event industry is continually growing at an exponential rate. The courses in the Event Management certificate program impart knowledge and information that facilitate the effective organization and management of events within a wide array of event planning.

While pursuing or upon completion of the certificate program, students may apply to the Hospitality Management MS or Sport Business MS graduate program. Courses completed for the certificate program with a grade of "B" or higher count toward the master's degree program.

Campus Location: Main

Full-Time/Part-Time Status: The graduate certificate can be completed on a part-time basis. NOTE: International students may not be eligible to apply for a student visa based on admission to the certificate program. For more information, contact the assistant director of graduate enrollment for the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management.

Certificate Requirements

Number of Credits Required to Complete the Certificate: 9

Required Courses:

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1
Fall		Credit Hours
THM 5334	The Business of Event Management	1.5
THM 5604	Event Logistics and Risk Management	1.5
	Credit Hours	3
Spring
SRM 5243	Event Management	3
	Credit Hours	3
Summer
THM 5341	Destination Events - A Global Perspective	3
	Credit Hours	3
	Total Credit Hours	9

GPA Required to be Awarded the Certificate: 3.0 minimum

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