Hospitality - Event Management
Program Overview
Humber’s Hospitality - Event Management diploma program provides you with the knowledge, skills, practical experience, industry exposure and professional certifications necessary to embark on an exciting and successful career as an event management professional.
Our program provides comprehensive learning and training opportunities to prepare students for valued positions in the event industry including:
- catering co-ordinators and managers
- event designers
- event marketers
- event venue managers
- in-person and virtual event co-ordinators and managers
- incentive trip and event co-ordinators and managers
- on-site logistics staff
- production staff
- proposal writers
- wedding planners
- virtual, in person or hybrid event planners
In the first semester of the program, you learn the foundational aspects of event management and gain immediate industry experience through interacting with industry professionals and working at/participating in several events. For the next three semesters, you will be thoroughly immersed in the world of event management through building on your foundational knowledge, gaining hands-on experience through attending and working at events, interacting with industry professionals, planning and executing events, and completing an industry internship. The essential skills taught prepare students to be successful in their event career area of choice.
Semester 2 |
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| BACC 152: Financial Accounting 1 |
| EVNT 151: Event Design and Production |
| EVNT 154: Event Marketing |
| HRT 130: Service Excellence |
| WRIT 200: Workplace Writing Skills |
| Select 1 from the following courses |
| GNED : General Elective |
Semester 3 |
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| BFIN 250: Business Finance |
| EVNT 201: Risk Management in Events |
| EVNT 202: Public Relations, Fundraising and Sponsorship |
| EVNT 239: Careers Event Management |
| EVNT 251: Catering Management |
| Select 1 from the following courses |
| GNED : General Elective |
Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:
Support an industry and workplace service culture by adopting a positive attitude and professional decorum, accommodating diverse and special needs, and contributing as a team member.
Deliver customer service and solutions that anticipate, meet and/or exceed individual expectations, as well as organizational expectations, standards and objectives.
Use marketing concepts, market research, social networks, sales and revenue management strategies, relationship management skills and product knowledge to promote and sell hospitality services, products and guest experiences.
Apply business and revenue models as well as basic accounting, budgeting, financial and administration skills to support the effective management and operation of a variety of organizations delivering hospitality services and products.
Comply with relevant organization and workplace systems, processes, policies, standards, legal obligations and regulations, and apply risk management principles, to support and maintain efficient, safe, secure, accessible and healthy hospitality operations.
Use appropriate technologies to enhance the quality and delivery of hospitality services, products and guest experiences and to measure the effectiveness of hospitality operations.
Keep current with hospitality trends and issues, and interdependent relationships in the broader tourism industry* sectors to improve work performance and guide career development.
Use leadership, teamwork, conflict and relationship management skills and tools, as well as knowledge of organizational behaviour, labour relations, employment standards and human rights to contribute to a positive work environment.
Respond to issues and dilemmas arising in the delivery of hospitality services, products and guest experiences by using and promoting ethical behaviour and best practices of corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability.
Follow the five phases of event management (assess feasibility, design the event, coordinate operations, execute on-site and evaluate the outcomes) to ensure client satisfaction.
Work Placement
Work experience is integral to developing a diverse and successful career in the event management profession. In this program, you will participate in a comprehensive placement experience (160 hours) in your final semester. During the placement, you will apply the knowledge and skills you have learned in the classroom to real event work in the field, network, and develop professional connections and relationships you will carry with you throughout your career.
The Humber Advantage
Longo Faculty of Business has more than 500 industry partners. These partners provide value to you with field trips, guest speaker presentations, case studies and internship opportunities. Some of the partners of the Hospitality - Event Management diploma program include: Event Planning Companies, Wedding Planners, Arts and Music Festivals, Hotels, Conference/Convention Centres, Banquet Halls, Paradigm Events, City of Brampton Special Events Department, York Region Event Department, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, International Centre, City of Toronto Special Events Department, Four Seasons Hotel Toronto Yorkville, Superior Events Group Inc., Affair Tent & Event Rentals, Tourism Toronto, and many more.
"An average of 87% of students are offered full-time positions from their respective employers within 6-12 months of their internship completion."
Event Management students work with real organizations to conceive, plan and execute several events over the course of the academic year.
The Humber Experience
Study Abroad
Qualified students in this program may have a unique opportunity to complete their 4th semester living abroad in Europe or Taiwan. Students are enrolled with Humber and pay an additional program fee for this Semester 4 optional program. Participation is subject to eligibility standards and an application process.
Current opportunities include:
Semester 4 Europe: in January and February, qualified students may be based in Strasbourg, France and will spend eight weeks living, touring and studying in Europe. Students will take unique courses that count towards the completion of their fourth semester credits.
Semester 4 Taiwan: this 18-week program from the end of February through the end of June offers students the opportunity to embrace the local culture, customs and language of Taiwan and our partner institution National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism.
Each year, we offer a variety of experiential learning trip opportunities for students to study abroad. Our annual short duration experiential trips in May are approximately two weeks in length.
Qualified students in this program may also apply to a study abroad service learning trip to contribute to a global community. Past service learning trips were to Nunavut and Nicaragua. In addition, eligible students have the opportunity to apply for a study abroad experiential trip to Peru.
These trips vary each year and are subject to availability, participation and eligibility requirements. Additional fees apply.
Your Career
Launch yourself into a fast-paced and exciting career of leading teams, managing logistics and executing events! Statistics Canada projects steady growth across the Canadian special event industry over the next five years. Potential jobs in the event management industry include planning:
- business and corporate events
- concerts
- conferences and meetings
- exhibitions, expositions and fairs
- festivals
- fundraising events
- incentive travel programs
- wedding and social events
You may also be interested in working for an event venue such as a banquet hall, hotel, an event supplier or an audio-visual production company. Whichever route you choose, Humber’s program prepares you for both your career and opens doors for you in this growing industry.
Professional Accreditations & Recognition
Certification Opportunities
Qualified students have the opportunity to earn the following certifications as part of the program:
- CannSell
- Ontario Tourism Education Corporation (OTEC)
- Smart Serve Ontario Responsible Alcohol Beverage Service
- TrainCan – (BASICS.fst®) Food Safety and Sanitation
Program Availability
Hospitality - Event Management Program
Watch the video to learn more about the Hospitality - Event Management program and the events that our students plan and host.
Humber Students Benefit from Five Centres of Innovation (COIs)
The Humber Centres of Innovation Network demonstrates our strong commitment to providing an experiential learning environment for students. Students and faculty work with industry partners on real-world challenges to prepare them to become the innovative and strategic problem-solvers of tomorrow. Come to Humber and experience interdisciplinary learning across five COIs.
About the COIsNews Feed
Overnight Excursion Allows Students to Experience Toronto From a Tourist's Perspective
Tue, January 10, 2023
As part of the first-semester experiential learning component, hospitality students visited downtown Toronto to experience the city from the perspectives of a tourist and hospitality operator.
Castell@College Connects Students to Hospitality Leaders
Tue, January 10, 2023
The Hospitality - Hotel & Restaurant Operations Management program partnered with Castell Project and hosted Castell@College, a virtual event.
Culinary Professionals Share Industry Experiences
Mon, January 09, 2023
On December 8th, five industry chefs attended the students' first semester Basic Culinary Knowledge course to share their culinary journey and current roles.
Holiday Party Raises Donations for Youth Without Shelter
Fri, January 06, 2023
On December 21st, the Longo Faculty of Business hosted its annual holiday party in person for the first time in two years and was held in the newly renovated office space at the North campus.
Tourism Students Visit Niagara’s Latest Attraction
Fri, January 06, 2023
Three tourism student cohorts travelled to Niagara Falls for the day to scope out a world-class tourism destination from a travel professional perspective.
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