School: Centennial College
Program:Special Event Planning
Program | Special Event Planning | Faculty | School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts |
Credential | Diploma | Duration | 2 years/ 4 semesters |
Starting Month | Fall, Winter, Summer | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
The Centennial College Special Event Planning program, offered by the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts, will provide learners with the skills and knowledge to plan, design and execute diverse events from corporate meetings and tourism conferences to fundraisers and weddings. Special event planning is a growing role in many organizations in a variety of industries. Special event planners are responsible for corporate meetings, functions, trade shows, social gatherings and celebrations. Business topics, including accounting, marketing and human resources are taught in this program and will be complemented with sponsorship, event design and catering courses. This two-year hospitality diploma concludes with an experiential learning opportunity working alongside professional event planners and managers in a variety of industries and on campus at Centennial’s new 20,000 sq. ft. event and conference centre.
Advantages:
Catering and Event Coordinator
Event Planner / Event Manager
Meeting Planner
Convention and Special Events Planner
Trade Show Planner
Fundraising Coordinator
Live Event Planner/ Media Event Planner
Admission Requirement:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required) or take the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission
Tuition Fees:
Student | Tuition( 2 Semester)
| Incidental Fees
| Total
|
Canadian | $2935.5
| $1136.8
| $4072.3
|
International | $13283 | $2419.8 | $15702.8 |
Career:
Graduates may find career opportunities in areas such as:
Catering and event coordinator
Event planner
Meeting planner
Event manager
Catering and Event Coordinator
Event Planner
Event Manager
Meeting Planner
Convention and
Special Events Planner
Trade Show Planner
Fundraising Coordinator
Live Event Planner
Media Event Planner
Credits Transfer
Students who successfully complete this program may qualify for entry into Ontario college graduate certificates and university degree programs at institutions such as McMaster University, University of Guelph and Northern Alberta Institution of Technology.
Link to Centennial College Official Website
https://www.centennialcollege.ca/