Hospitality Management: Meeting and Event Planning, Specialized Diploma

Overview

Narrative

Northampton's Meeting and Event Planning diploma prepares you to effectively plan, organize and manage events and meetings on a variety of scale and splendor. Our graduates are employed in positions such as meeting planners, event coordinators, sales coordinators, banquet/convention services manager, or catering supervisor.

Features

The specialized diploma in Meeting and Event Planning prepares the student for employment in event management, meeting planning, convention sales, and positions in hotels and resorts. The curriculum exposes students to the basic tenants of guest service, leadership, communication, teamwork and problem solving. The program teaches students basic meeting, convention and special event management skills needed for success in this highly electrifying and dynamic industry. The diploma program and its content were developed with extensive input from the industry experts.

Career Potential: junior event planner, junior meeting planner, destination management administrative assistant, wedding/social event assistant, conference/convention services administrative assistant, special events/entertainment associate, and festival associate.

Outcomes

Graduates of the program will:

• Acquire and correctly use general industry information, technical skills, and certifications for employment in the hospitality industry.
• Listen and effectively communicate in a positive, professional, and ethical manner with customers and colleagues of diverse backgrounds.
• Display a professional image, positive attitude, strong work ethic, and recognize your role in the success of the organization where you are employed.
• Read and accurately interpret standard indicators of the organization's financial health.
• Use appropriate technology for written communication, information gathering, and data analysis to facilitate smooth operation of a hospitality organization.
• Demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills, and an appreciation of diversity to support the organization and its goals.
• Use organization and flexibility, as a team, to complete tasks, make decisions, and problem solve in a timely manner.
• Utilize research and problem-solving techniques to employ "out of the box" critical thinking skills in a variety of hospitality situations.

Courses

First Semester

COLS101	College Success	1 credits
HOSP101	Introduction to the Hospitality Industry	3 credits
MEPL125	Meeting, Conventions, and Expositions	3 credits
Total Credit Hours:		7

Second Semester

HOSP105	Enhancing Guest Service	3 credits
HOSP111	Food and Beverage Management	3 credits
MEPL130	Wedding and Social Event Management	3 credits
Total Credit Hours:		9

Third Semester

HOSP130	Convention Services & Catering	3 credits
HOSP215	Hospitality Sales & Marketing	3 credits
MEPL132	Event Promotion and Sponsorship	3 credits
Total Credit Hours:		9

Fourth Semester

HOSP201	Strategic Leadership in Hospitality	3 credits
MEPL215	Meeting and Event Management	3 credits
Total Credit Hours:		6

Total Credit Hours: 31