Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus
- Pathway: Business & Management
- Program Code: 10-109-6
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Event Management Degree
Description
Build a dynamic career in event management, meeting planning, special event marketing, corporate and convention sales, or hotel marketing.
Festivals and events are among the key segments of the hospitality/tourism industry; in addition, many associations and corporations hire people to plan and conduct meetings.
You can earn the Special Event Management technical diploma on the way to completing this associate degree.
Additional program details: Effective communication skills, strong human relations abilities, and problem-solving skills will contribute to your success in the program and on the job.
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Detailed Program Information
2024-25 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BADM-106 | MS Office for Business Applications ^ | 3 |
| ENG-195 | Written Communication ‡ ^ (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
| GEOSCI-112 | Principles of Sustainability (or) Any 200-level BIOSCI, CHEM, GEOSCI or PHYS course |
3 |
| HOTEL-122 | Basic Hospitality Accounting ^ | 3 |
| HOTEL-135 | Hospitality Professional Service and Development | 3 |
| MEET-151 | Introduction to Hospitality/Tourism ^ | 3 |
| HOTEL-105 | Hospitality Marketing, Sales and Revenue Strategy ^ | 3 |
| HOTEL-124 | Managerial Accounting for the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| HOTEL-127 | Fundamentals of Meetings and Special Events ^ | 3 |
| MEET-116 | Fundamentals of Green Meetings ^ | 2 |
| MEET-180 | Registration and Housing Logistics ‡ ^ | 3 |
| MEET-181 | Exposition and Special Event Management ‡ ^ | 3 |
| ECON-195 | Economics (or) ECON-219 Personal Finance and Consumer Economics |
3 |
| ENG-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication ‡ (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course |
3 |
| HOTEL-133 | Supervision in the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| HOTEL-140 | Food and Beverage Operations | 3 |
| MEET-184 | Risk Management and Crisis Planning ‡ | 3 |
| HOTEL-130 | Internship - Hotel/Meeting Management ‡ | 1 |
| MATH-134 | Mathematical Reasoning ^ (or) Any 200-level MATH course |
3 |
| MEET-178 | Meeting and Convention Planning ‡ | 3 |
| PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course |
3 |
| SOCSCI-197 | Contemporary American Society (or) SOCSCI-200 Introduction to Ethical Issues |
3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 63 |
‡ Prerequisites required.
^ Counts toward earning the Special Event Management technical diploma.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
This Associate in Applied Science program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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Important Dates
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines
Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Events Calendar
Program Outcomes
- Apply project management strategies to an event
- Manage financial resources
- Design an event
- Promote an event
- Manage risk-management plan
Career Outlook
Many associations and corporations hire people whose job responsibilities are to arrange, plan and conduct meetings. Employment opportunities also exist in the convention and visitor industry, which requires managers, research directors, information specialists and sales personnel. Jobs also can be found in tourism offices and information centers.
Possible Careers
Meeting PlannerResort Sales
Entertainment Manager
Activity Director
Special Event Coordinator
Convention Services Manager
Corporate Travel Manager
Chamber of Commerce Director
Food and Beverage Catering Manager
Convention and Visitors Bureau Director
Festival Event Manager
Destination Wedding Planner
Recreation Director
Director of Special Attractions
Admission Requirements
Typing proficiency of 30 words per minute or concurrent enrollment in OFTECH-103 Keyboard and Keypad.
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