EVNT 420 - Advanced Event Management

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): EVNT 310 , EVNT 240

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

Individual students or student teams conceptualize, create goals and objectives, design and run a fundraising event. If teams are used, then the team procedures are created and adhered to while members execute tasks from their detailed critical path. Individuals or teams are expected to create and utilize agendas, meeting minutes, budgets and event documents, such as contracts and sponsorship proposals. Students will seek out advice/guidance from industry representatives to discuss aspects of event planning and fundraising.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Identify the multiple goals for the event
Develop meeting agendas and keep meeting minutes
Identify potential sponsors and create sponsorship contracts
Utilize the steps in creating an event
Create a budget
Develop relationships with industry representatives to assist them in the event planning process

Objectives:

Understand the theories and principles behind planning and conducting an event
Identify best practices for planning and implementing an event
Explain the steps necessary in planning a successful event
Identify the multiple resources necessary in planning and implementing an event
Apply theories of social responsibility to their chosen events