Event Management, B.S.

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Program Description

The BS in Event Management provides individuals with the theoretical and practical tools to be successful in the event industry. Graduates will emerge with a broad skill set to successfully plan and manage small to large-scale events from inception to implementation, including meetings, conventions, special events, and large public events in roles across private, public and not-for-profit organizations. Following industry standards, students learn all aspects of event management, including strategic planning, communication, risk management, customer service, marketing, finance and logistics. The event management degree incorporates core curriculum from both the hospitality management and communication programs as well as core business classes that makes it a well-rounded business degree. Students will be provided multiple opportunities to interact and network with industry partners on in-class projects, real-world events, and internships where coursework can be applied to real-world experiences.

Matriculation Requirements

Program Requirements

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits with at least 40 credit hours of upper-division classes.
2. Overall grade point average 2.0 or above with a minimum of 2.5 GPA in all Woodbury School of Business courses. No grade lower than a "C-" in core and specialization courses.
3. Residency hours: minimum of 30 credit hours of business courses through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours. At least 12 of the credit hours must be in Event Management courses.
4. Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements. Students are responsible for completing all prerequisite courses.
5. Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
6. Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched (WE) courses.

NOTE: Students will be limited to 9 hours of upper-division credit until Matriculation is completed.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Apply marketing, finance, design, and operations practices to manage various types of events within the event industry.
2. Explain how to plan and manage a live event from inception to implementation to evaluation.
3. Communicate effectively to diverse audiences to successfully market and manage events.
4. Make precise event management decisions using critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
5. Manage people and vendors within the global event industry using leadership and conflict resolution skills.