Meeting and Event Management
Employment of meeting, convention, and event planners is projected to grow 8 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. Job opportunities should be best for candidates with a bachelor's degree in meeting and event management, hospitality, or tourism management.
(U.S. Department of Labor).
U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook
Employment Opportunities
Catering Director/Manager
Convention Services Manager
Corporate Travel Manager
Event Coordinator
Event Producer
Festival Coordinator
Meeting/Event Manager
National Sales Manager
Special Events Manager
Trade Show Manager
Venue Manager
Wedding Planner/Coordinator
Meeting and Event Management Faculty:
Kristen Jack, Program Director
HTM 101 - Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism
HTM 253 - Convention Sales & Service
HTM 440 - Advanced Meeting & Event Management
HTM 281 - Disney College Program I
HTM 282 - Disney College Program II
HTM 290 - Field Experience I
HTM 390 - Field Experience II
HTM 490 - Senior Internship
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Lorie Tuma, Assistant Professor
HTM 101 - Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism
HTM 202 - International Tourism
HTM 330 - International Event Management
HTM 440 - Advanced Meeting & Event Management
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Gail Zemmol, Senior Affiliate Professor
HTM 175 - International Food and Culture
HTM 180 - Business of Hospitality Management
HTM 240 - Introduction to Meeting & Event Management
HTM 323 - Festival & Special Event Management
HTM 343 - Human Resource Management