School: George Brown College
Program: Special Event Management
Program | Special Event Management
| Faculty | Hospitality and Tourism Manangement |
Credential | Ontario College Diploma | Duration | 2 Year |
Starting Month | January,September,May | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
Are you a dynamic person who loves events? Are you looking for an exciting career in a fast-paced industry where every day brings something new?
Special Event Management offers you the opportunity to gain invaluable hands-on planning, co-ordination and execution experience across the multiple facets of the events industry. The program focuses on event planning, design, co-ordination, marketing, sponsorship, budgeting, risk management and event evaluation.
Admission Requirement:
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
Grade 12 English (C or U)
Grade 11 Math (C, M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U)
Applicants may also qualify for admission through completion of the Hospitality Services (Pre-Hospitality) program (H101) with an overall grade point average of 3.0. There are a limited number of seats available and admission is not guaranteed.
** Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD
Tuition Fees:
Application Fee | $95 |
Base Tuition Fee | $13,520 for 2 semesters $20,280 for 3 Semesters |
Incidental Fees (Student ID, Student association membership, etc.) | $1,500 |
Mandatory Health Insurance | $570.82 for one year coverage( Sep-Aug) $388.28 for 8 months coverage(Jan-Aug) $204.64 for 4 months coverage (May- Aug) |
Public Transportation ( Per year), estimated | $1,500 |
Books and supplies (estimated per year) | $1,000-$1,200 |
Career:
You will have your pick of exciting and challenging roles such as:
Event Planner
Conference Planner
Meeting Planner
Catering Manager
Incentive Travel Manager
Festival Planner
Social Event Planner
Event Fundraiser
Volunteer Coordinator
Earn a diploma and bachelor’s degree in four years. Qualified graduates of our Special Event Management program may be eligible to enter the third year of the Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Hospitality) degree program at George Brown College. This educational path requires a minimum grade point average of 2.7 to qualify, including four electives. You will begin with a May – August bridging semester and start the degree program in September. Talk to a program co-ordinator about articulation options.
Website
https://www.georgebrown.ca/H131-2017-2018/