Diploma in Special Events Planning

Fanshawe College - London Campus

Canada,Ontario

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 14,467/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100 FREE

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Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 43,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1001 Fanshawe College Blvd, London, ON N5Y 5R6, Canada

Diploma in Special Events Planning

Program Overview

Are you interested in an exciting career in Event Planning? Planning a big or small event requires extensive planning from choosing the venue, reviewing contracts, to the finer details of guest lists, decor, marketing and sponsorship.

Special Events Planning is a two-year diploma program designed for individuals interested in a career in event management. Designed by industry professionals, students will be exposed to the vast types of special events, from social events, corporate meetings, festivals, conventions and large sporting events. Students will develop essential event management skills such as planning, assessment, communication, critical thinking.

This program will explore current trends and technologies in the event industry, including; software applications, food and beverage, PR and sponsorship logistics, risk management,  business tools and more. Students will gain hands-on experience in planning, marketing and executing events.

Students will be provided opportunity to explore their area of interest including: corporate events, social events and sporting events. Students will also have the opportunity to explore and tour national and/or international event destinations.

Fanshawe College is geographically positioned to expose students to the extensive global event management industry, as London is home to a state of the art Convention Centre, Budweiser Gardens, The Western Fair District, international hotel brands, and the host of many local and international sport events. Students will visit these venues, network with industry professionals and gain hands-on experience in the event planning industry.

Learning Outcomes:
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  • Plan an event portfolio with an evaluative component using the current tourism and event industry process and computer software
  • Apply contemporary business administration skills including accounting, finance and cost control techniques to the operation of events and destination tourism planning
  • Develop an assessment plan for a special event incorporating key performance indicators.
  • Identify and plan for the distinctions between public and private sector roles and collaboration in the development of destination tourism and/or other special events.
  • Apply knowledge of food and beverage service to the planning of special events.
  • Develop a special event business plan including relevant costs, expected revenue and economic impact
  • Support the provision of healthy, safe, and well-maintained events and tourism environments and substantiate the risk, liability and security needs of participants.
  • Apply knowledge of the various tourism industry sectors and their necessary interactions, both with each other and with government and other regulating bodies, in the provision of tourism products and services.
  • Apply human resources and leadership knowledge and skills, including managing the performance and development of staff and volunteers, to contribute to the management of a special event and/or destination tourism enterprise, and toward ongoing personal and professional development.
  • Contribute to marketing effectiveness to promote successful operation of events and tourism enterprises.
  • Create, plan and implement programs and activities that respond to identified needs and interests and maximize the delivery of personal, social, economic, and environmental benefits.