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Event Management
Students gain solid business knowledge and comprehensive skills designed to help prepare for a career in the destination, event and meeting industries for any of the corporate, association, social, leisure, or hospitality and tourism arenas. Curriculum exposes students to develop and enhance sales techniques, efficiently and effectively research locations and activities available, and gain business skills necessary for success in providing the highest level of guest service and satisfaction. Extensive techniques are examined for increasing organizational skills and the attention to detail necessary to carry out events of all sizes. Coursework is supplemented by numerous field excursions and networking opportunities within San Diego county-which is one of the most prominent locations for Event Management in the United States.

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Event Management
(Recommended Course Sequence)
CoursesUnits
First Semester
HOSP 101, Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism3
HOSP 115, Strategic Leadership in Hospitality3
HOSP 120, Event & Hospitality Sales & Marketing3
HOSP 160, Meeting and Convention Management3
HOSP 175, Event Convention Service & Catering Management2
Second Semester
HOSP 102, Hospitality Financial Reporting3
HOSP 105, Customer Service3
HOSP 165, Special Event Management3
HOSP 170, Event Promotion & Sponsorship3
HOSP 180, Event & Meeting Facilities Management
OR HOSP 181, The Business of Wedding Coordination
3
Total Units = 29

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