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Certificate in Events and Convention Management

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Get certified in event management and plan unforgettable experiences

The Certificate in Events and Convention Management provides a solid foundation in the event and convention management process, including venue selection, design and production, stakeholder management, budgeting, contracting, and risk management. In addition, learn about the economic value of meetings and events for achieving organizational goals, and develop the skills and foresight to analyze and to employ the trends that will shape the experience, delivery, and outcomes of meetings. Upon completion of this online certificate, you have a solid understanding of the key buyers, suppliers, and intermediaries in the industry, as well as the technologies that influence it. This certificate is comprised of two required courses and three electives.

Get certified in event management and plan unforgettable experiences

Format

Online, Asynchronous

Requirements

5 courses

Estimated Total Certificate Cost

$4,600-$4,900*

*Based on course prices for AY 25-26, subject to change.

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Why This Certificate?

Acquire Event and Convention Sector Fundamentals

 

Develop a solid foundation in the event and convention management process, including venue selection, design and production, stakeholder management, budgeting, contracting, and risk management.

 

Benefit from an Experiential Learning Environment

Gain the ability to assess operational processes that underlie the successful production of meetings through hands on-learning opportunities.

Negotiate and Plan Successful Meetings

Learn about the economic value of meetings and events for achieving organizational goals, and develop the skills and foresight to analyze and to employ the trends that will shape the experience, delivery, and outcomes of meetings.

Become an Asset to the Event Industry

Obtain a solid understanding of the key buyers, suppliers, and intermediaries in the industry, as well as the technologies that influence it.

Learn from Leading Experts in Your Field

Gain practical experience immediately applicable to your professional environment and networking opportunities from experienced professionals.

What You'll Study

TWO REQUIRED COURSES
Principles of Event Management

Gain an understanding of the event planning process for creating and executing meetings, events, and conventions of all sizes.

Fall 2025 Summer 2025
Event Operations and Production

Learn to create project plans that include each aspect of the event while using the latest technology, décor, and design ideas.

Fall 2025 Summer 2025
ELECTIVES - SELECT 3
Meetings Technology

Become knowledgeable about relevant technological tools and new platforms, as well as their uses as they apply to producing events.

Fall 2025 Summer 2025
Marketing for Events, Meetings, and Conventions

Learn how to increase attendance and to position an event, venue, or conference center successfully within a competitive global landscape.

Fall 2025 Summer 2025
Negotiating Event Contracts and Agreements

Become skilled at handling venue contracts, including developing a comprehensive RFP, evaluating vendors, and preparing a negotiation plan.

Fall 2025 Summer 2025
Planning Successful Special Events

Explore how to create special events that meet client goals, and improve your event planning by learning to employ creative ideas.

Fall 2025 Summer 2025
Event Budgeting and Financial Management

Learn about the financial management process for event planning—from developing a budget to analyzing return on investment.

Fall 2025 Summer 2025
Risk Management for Meetings and Events

By the end of this course, have the skills to develop comprehensive risk assessment and risk control plans for all of your events.

Fall 2025 Summer 2025

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Certificate Specifics

You should get a Certificate in Events and Convention Management if you have an interest in organizing events or want to enhance your career through networking opportunities, skill development, and industry training and recognition.

All certificate courses are held online asynchronously and self-paced with weekly deadlines for lesson and assignment completion. This certificate consists of two required courses and three electives.

No, once a class has started, students cannot enroll. That said, we offer each certificate course every fall, spring, and summer session so feel free to join the class during a future term.

Each class varies in price but you can expect to complete the certificate with the cost range of $4,100-$4,600 total.

No, students can take the certificate classes in any order that works best for their schedules.

If you have additional questions regarding this certificate, contact Tisch.center@nyu.edu.

General Certificate FAQ

It’s preferable if you do, but you can still declare candidacy even after taking a course. Declaring candidacy does not commit you to completing it, but you will receive a 10% discount on future NYU SPS continuing education courses.

 

Assuming the course is part of the certificate, yes, but only if the course was taken within an acceptable time frame. The academic department gives students a specific amount of time to complete a certificate. The start date would be adjusted to the first class to which we applied the discount.  

 

Yes, if a student declares candidacy for a certificate and achieves an average overall grade of B or higher in courses counting toward the certificate, they will be awarded a certificate badge upon completion, which will be shareable on their resume and LinkedIn profile.

 

No, continuing education courses and certificates do not qualify for financial aid. 

 

Most continuing education programs do not count as credit toward a degree.

 

Please contact sps.info@nyu.edu.