Event Management | St. Clair College
One Year - Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Starts: September, January, May
Contact:
Dwayne St. John
519-972-2727 ext. 4580

Program Overview

This new program will provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to plan, organize, coordinate, implement and promote special events for the public, corporate and non-profit sectors. Graduates will be able to develop and implement financial initiatives, coordinate effective venue management and apply the principles of marketing strategies, effective human resource management, business administration skills, and the principles of professionalism and ethics. The ever growing industry of events is being used to stimulate economies, increase tourism, develop community awareness, foster public involvement, improve quality of life, generate revenue and market products.

Career Opportunities

The event industry is a rapidly growing segment of virtually every sector of society. Events are part of public, not-for-profit, charitable, private, and corporate sectors. Employment opportunities may be found at tourism associations, trade and professional associations, convention and conference centres, governments and at conference and event planning companies.

Admission Requirements

College Diploma or University Degree OR an acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education (as determined by the College).

Program Related Recommendations:

  • Related work experience is highly recommended
  • Applicants should be computer literate in a Windows PC or MAC environment

Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.

Courses

The curriculum below is for incoming students:

Semester 1
Code Title Credits
EVM100
Event Management I - Banquets & Culinary Events
4
EVM101
Business Of Event Management
3
EVM102
Event Risk Managment
3
EVM103
Marketing Management & Multimedia
6
EVM104
Volunteer & Human Resource Management
3
Semester 2
Code Title Credits
EVM200
Event Management II - Meetings, Expositions & Conventions
4
EVM201
Event Management III - Festivals & Sporting Events
4
EVM202
Fundraising Events - Not For Profit
3
EVM203
Professional Sales Negotiations For Event Management
6
EVM205
Event Management Project
4

Your Investment

The standard tuition and compulsory fees for the current academic year:

2024-2025 Tuition Fees  

For programs with Experiential Learning (Work Placement/Internship): Costs for accommodation, if needed, travel and related expenses are at the student's own expense. It is recommended for most programs, that students have access to a laptop or desktop computer while away from home during experiential learning periods.

Textbooks and other materials are in addition to Tuition Fees. Textbook prices may be found on the Bookstore website.

Please be aware that tuition and compulsory fees are subject to adjustment each year. The College reserves the right to change, amend or alter fees as necessary without notice or prejudice.

Program Physical Demands Analysis

Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

Event Management (Ontario College Graduate Certificate) (72205)

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Create, plan, and design an event to meet organizational and/or client needs.
  2. Coordinate event site logistics, and staging, to achieve the event objectives.
  3. Plan, promote and produce marketing plans and communications for events that meet organizational and/or client objectives.
  4. Coordinate staff, contractors and volunteers to deliver the desired results of an event.
  5. Manage the financial aspects of an event to meet event objectives.
  6. Manage the business operations for administration, procurement, and oversight of event projects, to meet organization and/or client needs.
  7. Develop strategies to mitigate risk and liability to ensure the safety and security of participants during an event.
  8. Conduct oneself in an ethical and professional manner with clients, contractors and participants of events in order to create positive experiences and relationships.
  9. Formulate strategies that support intercultural awareness and inclusion to create events that meet the needs of diverse populations.
  10. Select industry-standard technology platforms, systems, tools and applications to support the planning and operation of events.
  11. Develop and implement funding mechanisms to support event objectives such as sponsorship programs, fundraising initiatives, and/or grants.
  12. Engage in ongoing learning for professional and career growth.