Program Description This one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program provides students with the expertise and professionalism required to succeed in the fast-paced and exciting industry of event management. Students develop a strong foundation for planning events and acquire skills and knowledge in marketing, sponsorship, event logistics, risk management, budgeting, programming, entertainment, people management and computer applications. Students work in teams to plan and execute an event. A field work placement is also available where students benefit from experiential learning and networking with industry representatives.
Graduates may pursue employment opportunities locally, nationally or internationally, and work with a variety of event organizations, such as sports, arts, festivals, corporate, convention centres, hotels, major attractions, trade shows, government and non-profit organizations.
