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Event Management

Credential: Ontario Graduate Certificate Program Code: 40511 Length: 2 semesters

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To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:

  • A bachelor’s degree

All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.

Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a WES or ICAS evaluation.

For further information, see Admission Requirements.

Mature Applicants

Diplomas and Certificates

An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet program eligibility.

Degrees

An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.

College Transfer Applicants

Diplomas and Certificates

An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

Degrees

An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

University Transfer Applicants

Diplomas and Certificates

An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

Degrees

An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

Selection: Admission selection is based on the academic criteria indicated. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission.

 

Date Location Availability International Student Availability
September 2018LakeshoreOpenClosed

The 2018-2019 fee for 2 semesters is:

  • domestic: $5,966.84
  • international: $16,051.00

Fees are subject to change.

Fees by Semester 

Scholarships

Humber offers a variety of scholarships each year.

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Program Contact(s)

Rossie Kadiyska, program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 79223 
rossie.kadiyska@humber.ca

Admissions

416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca

International Students

Phone 1-416-675-5067
international@humber.ca

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Fees by Semester

Semester 1Domestic FeeInternational Fee*
Total$3,040.92$7,815.50
Tuition$2,466.14$7,240.72
Mandatory Non-Tuition$459.78$459.78
Lab/Materials$115.00$115.00
Co-op/Placement$0.00$0.00

 

Semester 2Domestic FeeInternational Fee*
Total$2,925.92$7,815.50
Tuition$2,466.14$7,355.72
Mandatory Non-Tuition$459.78$459.78
Lab/Materials$0.00$0.00
Co-op/Placement$0.00$0.00

*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140

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Our Program

Humber’s Event Management graduate certificate program is one of the most comprehensive event management programs available. You will learn to design, develop, co-ordinate and manage a broad range of events from corporate meeting planning, film, documentary and music festivals, not-for-profit experiential events and galas, brand experience consumer events and trade shows, to name a few. Additionally, you will gain transferable, practical knowledge and skills in management practices such as planning, design, marketing, human resource and volunteer management, sponsorship, catering management, budgeting, risk management, and event evaluation. Faculty are chosen for their expertise and experience in the event management field and many continue to work in the industry

Courses Program Standards

Semester 1

BEMP 5001: Event Planning BEMP 5002: Event Production BEMP 5003: Event Financial Management BEMP 5004: Event Marketing BEMP 5006: Sales and Sponsorship BISM 5001: Computer Skills for Event Managers WORK 5005: Career Development and Pre-Placement Seminar

Semester 2

BEMP 5000: The Event Industry BEMP 5007: Business Law for Event Management BEMP 5008: Human Resources and Volunteer Management BEMP 5009: Catering Management BEMP 5100: Event Project WORK 5120: Event Management Field Placement WORK 5570: Industry Seminar


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Work Placement

Gain hands-on experience in the industry with a 160-hour (minimum) work placement that will give you the opportunity to apply in a real business what you have learned in the classroom. Students initiate the placement with the aid of faculty, targeting companies in the Greater Toronto Area.

Placements can be completed on a part-time basis throughout the academic year or full time once classes finish.

The Humber Experience

Whether it is a connection with music festivals, corporate meeting planning, fundraising or not for profit experiential marketing, students in this program come into classroom and find like-minded people who love to plan, organize, create, execute, manage and excel in the world of events.  It is a dynamic fast paced, adrenalin-based career that when done right makes the work look effortless. Taught by industry experts who have the credentials to deliver content at the postgraduate level, this comprehensive program curriculum is layered with industry-focused assignments that give the experience necessary to work in this growing field.

Capstone video

Watch the video to hear alumni share their Capstone Events experience and discuss the transition from being a student into an industry professional.

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Watch the video of "Picture This" above to see an example of a Capstone project.

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Watch the video to hear Event Management student McKensey discuss planning the Kick-Off to Canada Day event at Humber.

 A culminating event is put on by students at an off campus venue to raise money for local charities and for the Event Management Scholarship Fund. Students work in groups to develop unique and professional events. Each group is required to prepare and present 2 event proposals for faculty selection. One event per group is selected and students spend approximately 12 weeks bringing the event to fruition. The CAPSTONE event is the culminating event in the program, allowing students to apply the learning outcomes from each course. 

"Exercises like the mock interviews, creating our brand, making us go outside of our comfort level to networking events, and conducting an interview with an industry professional have all helped in preparing us for the working world. I felt a great change in myself both personally and professionally. Confidence was key to completing our capstone projects, to create a damn good resume and kill it in interviews before landing an amazing internship!!" - Kelly, Event Management Graduate

Your Career

The event industry is a rapidly growing segment of virtually every sector of society. Events are part of public, not-for-profit, charitable, private and corporate sectors. The events industry is used to stimulate economies, increase tourism, develop community awareness, increase public involvement, enhance education, improve quality of life, generate revenue and market products. Professional event managers, working with stakeholders, are required to plan, organize, staff, direct, co-ordinate and evaluate events that meet client needs.

Potential areas of employment available to qualified graduates include tourism and economic development; arts and culture; wedding planning; sports and recreation; meeting and convention planning; business associations; entertainment; municipal, provincial or federal governments; not-for-profit and charitable organizations; trade shows and expositions; hospitality and travel; community organizations; and convention centres. Entry-level positions include event co-ordinator, marketing assistant, special events organizer, promotion co-ordinator, account representative, trade show planner, conference co-ordinator and corporate meeting planner.

Student Testimonial

Mitch Gibson

“This program is unique in the sense that it is more of a business course rather than a hospitality and tourism one that other colleges offer.” - Mitch, Event Management Student

Scholarships & Awards

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Students may be eligible for a number of scholarships and awards.

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