Event Management

Description:

This course will provide students with a top-down perspective of the event industry, including terminology, best practices and career opportunities. Classes will examine specific economic and infrastructure characteristics that influence each market sector, as well as more universally applicable areas such as risk management tactics, ethical standards and business protocol. Through the use of a variety of teaching methods, including case studies and guest speakers, students will be able to demonstrate the key differences, similarities and career opportunities within each sector, as well as understand the variety of influencing factors within the industry as a whole.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description:

Staffing is integral to any events success. Throughout this course students will examine best practices for hiring, organizing, coordinating and managing people for varied events. Much can be achieved with the right team whether they are talented amateurs, enthusiastic volunteers or professional paid staff. Students will practice planning and implementing training programs for both professional and volunteer staff for a variety of events.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description:

Communication professionals work independently or with employers across the non-profit, public, and private sectors. This course explores the ethics and legalities of working in these organizations, the potential effects on them, and the tools and insights that aid in career selection. Studying leadership styles and decision-making models, students identify personal preferences and their compatibility with different work environments; with these insights, students participate in debate, discussion, presentations, and reflections to develop an initial plan targeting career options closely aligned with their long-term priorities and interests.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This self-directed course focuses on introducing new students to the supports, services, and opportunities available at Conestoga College. By the end of this course, students will understand the academic expectations of the Conestoga learning environment, as well as the supports available to ensure their academic success. Students will also be able to identify on-campus services that support their health and wellness, and explore ways to get actively involved in the Conestoga community through co-curricular learning opportunities.

• Hours: 1
• Credits: 0
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description:

When it comes to the planning of food and beverage functions for events there are several key ingredients to include. While all aspects of a catered function are important, it is ultimately the quality of food, beverage and service that makes one of the deepest and most lasting impressions on attendees. Students will gain an appreciation of the expertise required to combine staffing, logistics, and venue atmosphere in order to create a recipe for success when it comes to special events.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: Students will learn about the relationship of events to the tourism industry, their economic impact & the effects of globalization. Using marketing skills developed in previous marketing courses, students will plan marketing strategies and create promotional material for a variety of events.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This course focuses on developing awareness and skills for the student to safely manage and conduct him or herself within a variety of employment settings. Through the units of the course, participants will have the opportunity to enhance their understanding and knowledge of general Health and Safety guidelines, including WHMIS, Fire Safety and Workplace Violence. The unit on Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act will instruct the student on the requirements for Accessible Customer Service and Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulations. General information on Safe Driving, Privacy of Information and Hand Washing will be addressed as well. The course also provides participants with critical information regarding their insurance coverage (WSIB or other) while employed. As well as guidelines to follow in the event of an injury. Participants will receive a printable Record of Completion upon successful conclusion of this course, in order to demonstrate awareness of safe working practices to their employers.

• Hours: 14
• Credits: 1
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description:

This course is an introduction to the variety of logistical elements that are required to run a successful program or event. Topics will cover such areas as techniques to research, survey and recommend a location. In depth focus on the steps required to succeed on the designated delivery date through the creation, communication and execution of the onsite logistical plan will also be included. The design of this course will introduce you to the tangible steps required to run and execute one day programs or one time special events. Concepts learned in this course will form a foundation of knowledge that will be applied to more complex program and event logistics via the Site Logistics II course.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.