Special Event Operations I
| Course Code | EVNT-201 |
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| Lecture hours per week | 3 |
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| Course Availability | Open |
| Description | This course builds upon Event Foundations taken in semester 1. Students will learn about the programming elements for corporate events, conferences, festivals, galas and sporting events. The principles behind planning, organizing and implementing these programs will be introduced. By examining a variety of event types and approaches, students will have the opportunity to discover the unique components required including: delivery methods, themes, attendee participation, site selection and event agenda. Design skills are applied in developed by the creation of a critical path, pop-up event and professional portfolio. Students work through a full event planning cycle including: sales and marketing; client interaction; planning and execution; budgeting; risk management; implementation; after service; and evaluation. Students also learn how to work in a team, performing efficiently and effectively, while planning and executing an event for their peers. Students will be prepared to take on their own event in Operations II. Prerequisites
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