Event Planning Management Minor

Earn a credential that gives you additional expertise in order to enter the meetings, expositions, events and conventions (MEEC) and hospitality industries.

Upon completion of the minor, students will have the opportunity to take the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Exam from the Events Industry Council (EIC).

Students who earn the Event Planning Management Minor learn how to coordinate and manage corporate meetings, exhibitions, conferences, and special events.

The minor, which consists of 18 credits, prepares students for jobs including corporate meeting planner, event planner, wedding planner, and meeting and convention specialist.

Industry Certificate

Upon completion of the minor, students will have the opportunity to take the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Exam from the Events Industry Council (EIC).

View Courses and Requirements

Courses within the minor cover a wide array of topics including:

budgeting and finance
site selection
contracts and vendor selection
negotiations

promotions
food and beverage management
related technology
hospitality law

Earn a Credly digital credential as you complete the Event Planning Management minor.

ESU has partnered with Credly, the digital credential platform leader best known for verifying skills and knowledge earned through specific coursework. Credly makes talent more visible and opportunity more accessible for those who earn the proficiencies.

Complete specific curriculum in areas of expertise as part of earning your degree.
Earn electronic badges from Credly, endorsing your knowledge in these specific areas.
Use your badge on electronic resumes, job applications and job posting sites to get a competitive advantage.

ESU Event Planning Management minors earn the Credly Event Planning Badge.

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