Minor in Event Management
The minor in Event Management will prepare students for exciting and challenging careers in event management, including wedding planning and organizing for corporate, sports, private and community events. They will explore all facets of the events industry in the quickly changing post-pandemic marketplace.
| Required | Electives (Choose 2 courses) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| COURSE | CR | COURSE | CR |
| HRTM B110 – Introduction to Hospitality Industry | 3 | HRTM B201 – Introduction to Sport and Event Management | 3 |
| HRTM B210 – Introduction to Event Management | 3 | HRTM B345 – Festival and Community Event Planning | 3 |
| HRTM B240 – Event Promotion | 3 | HRTM B350 – Wedding and Special Event Management | 3 |
| HRTM B330 – Quality Evaluation and Management for Hospitality | 3 | HRTM B357 – Hotel, Restaurant and Travel Law | 3 |
| HRTM B364 – Conference and Meeting | 3 | ||
| Total Required | 12 | Total Electives | 6 |
Concentration in Event Management
The addition of an optional concentration in Event Management for Hospitality, Resort and Tourism Management students will allow those interested in event management-related careers to tailor their education and strengthen the skills they will need for work in the competitive events industry.
Students will choose 5 courses (15 credits) from the following selection:
- HRTM B201 – Introduction to Sport and Event Management
- HRTM B210 – Introduction to Event Management
- HRTM B240 – Event Promotion
- HRTM B330 – Quality Evaluation and Management for Hospitality
- HRTM B345 – Festival and Community Event Planning
- HRTM B350 – Wedding and Special Event Management
- HRTM B364 – Conference and Meeting Planning
Sand Sharks at the Rec
In December 2025, members of the "Introduction to Event Management” [HRTMB210] class produced "Sand Sharks at the Rec" where local kids and their parents participated in a variety of fun crafts, activities and had the oppurtunity to meet USCB’s mascot, Finnegan!