PRE-SEMESTER: A pre-semester, online course introduces you to the event sector. Students complete this course in the first seven weeks of the semester.
CORE CURRICULUM: Courses in the MS in Event Management core curriculum provide a solid foundation in business and research analytics as it applies to event planning, event design, and event management.
ELECTIVE COURSES (Three specialty tracks): Students in the MS in Event Management take five elective courses and can choose courses from three tracks: Business Development, Sport Event Management, and Event Operations.
CAPSTONE COURSES: For their capstone, MS in Event Management students complete a consulting project for an industry partner or write a thesis.
INTERNSHIP: The internship course allows students to gain valuable work experience in the event management sector. Students who register for the internship course receive credit for the hours worked during that semester.
MS in Event Management Curriculum
DEGREE/CURRICULUM STRUCTURE
Core Curriculum
Students are required to take all courses. (7 courses, 16.5 credits)
- MSEM1-GC1005 Financial Analysis for Events 3
- MSEM1-GC1010 Event Production and Design 3
- MSEM1-GC1015 Managing Contracts and Risks 1.5
- MSEM1-GC1020 Event Marketing Strategies 3
- MSEM1-GC1025 Research and Data Analytics 3
- MSEM1-GC1030 Quantitative Methods for Business 1.5
- MSEM1-GC1035 Entrepreneurship and Business Plan Development 1.5
Internship
Students are required to complete the internship course. Students with at least 2 years of relevant full-time work experience, or the equivalent in part-time work, may qualify for a waiver. Waiving the internship requirements allows students to take an additional 1.5 credits in electives.
Electives
Students can select classes across the three different tracks below. Students can also take up to 6 credits in the MS in Travel and Tourism Management, MS in Hospitality Industry Studies, or related programs in consultation with their advisor.
Track 3 - Event Operations
- MSEM1-GC2030 Convention and Exhibition Management 3
- MSEM1-GC2035 Festivals and Social Events 3
- MSEM1-GC2040 Event Technologies 1.5
- MSEM1-GC2045 Permitting for Events 1.5
- MSEM1-GC2055 Ethics, CSR and Sustainability in Events 1.5
- MSEM1-GC2050 Current Issues in Events 1.5-3
- MSEM1-GC2060 Independent Study in Events 1.5
Capstone
Students are required to complete one of the capstone courses listed below. For the Individual Thesis option, departmental approval is needed after submitting a proposal. (1 course, 3 credits)
Admissions Criteria
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SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID
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