Meeting & Event Management

Overview

  • Delivery: Evening and Online Classes
  • Start: Fall and Spring Semester, Full- or Part-Time
  • Location: Apple Valley Site

Outcomes

Program Data Sheet

Major Description

This program prepares students to enter the hospitality industry, the largest and fastest growing in the world. Coursework provides the knowledge and skill sets to offer premier services and guest satisfaction in meeting, conference and event management businesses, marketing and public relations firms, nonprofit and for-profit corporations, hotels, golf and country clubs, casinos, resorts, and other industry attractions.

  • 44% growth projection from Bureau of Labor and Statistics
  • Meeting, Convention & Event Planner ranked #16 of the best 25 jobs per US News & World Reports
  • Meeting, Convention & Event Planner ranked #1 business job per US News and World Reports

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)

This program offers Credit for Prior Learning (CPL). Seek credit for life experience to accelerate your progress toward a degree, diploma, or certificate. Read More...

Work Environment

A fast-paced and demanding career, meeting and event management requires the ability to oversee multiple operations simultaneously, face numerous deadlines, and orchestrate the activities of several different groups of people. Meeting and convention planners spend the majority of their time in offices, but frequently work on site at hotels, convention centers or other meeting locations.

Potential Job Titles

  • Conference Organizer
  • Event Manager
  • Group Sales
  • Housing Coordinator
  • Meeting Planner
  • Project Manager
  • Special Event Coordinator
  • Sponsor and Fund Developer
  • Trade Show Manager
  • Wedding Planner

Salary Data

  • Average Wage: $23.38/hour
  • Top Earners: $34.45/hour

Gainful Employment Reports

Academic Advisor


Instructors

Rosealee Lee 651-423-8604 rosealee.lee@dctc.edu BIO

Program Links

DCTC Hospitality Ning Network

Visit the DCTC Hospitality Network Web site to access more information, including testimonials, newsletters, blogs, announcements, student employment and instructor biographies.