SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
EVENT MANAGEMENT
EVENT MANAGEMENT 1-YEAR ONLINE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Learn how to plan, organize, and manage meetings, coordinate service functions, develop marketing plans, sharpen sales techniques, and evaluate services for improvement.
The Event Management Certificate at Cayuga Community College offers students a fully online certificate designed to prepare them for careers with an event planning company or industries needing experts in planning events, including hotels, conference centers, corporations, non-profit organizations, catering companies and entrepreneurs in event planning.
READY TO APPLY?
If you are ready to apply to the Event Management certificate program, contact our Admissions Office by calling 1-866-598-8883 or admissions@cayuga-cc.edu.
This one-year, 30-credit hour certificate program is offered fully online and can be completed in a minimum of two semesters. The courses in this program provide the skills for communicating, organizing, managing, and promoting events. Whether it be for weddings, educational conferences, or business conventions, event planners work to ensure these events are focused on customer needs and achieve customer satisfaction.
CAREERS AT A GLANCE
- Event Coordinator
- Event Planner
- Event Manager
- Convention Services Manager
- Catering Manager
- Conference Planner
Upon successful completion of this certificate program, graduates of this program are able to:
- Effectively plan, organize and manage business meetings, conferences, fundraisers, conventions, exhibits or special events
- Coordinate a variety of service functions in preparing for an event and manage ancillary services including food and beverage requirements, sales techniques, marketing plans, project plans, and post-event evaluations.
- Communicate professionally in verbal and written settings using technology and office productivity tools
- Employ management principles such as time management and multitasking in the event management environment
The program must be completed online in a minimum of two semesters. Select degree requirements may be offered on campus and online.
| COURSES | CREDIT HOURS | |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST SEMESTER | ||
| BUS 150 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUS 216 | Personal Selling | 3 |
| BUS 225 | Microcomputer Application Software | 3 |
| BUS 248 | Event Planning | 3 |
| BUS 206 OR BUS 245 |
Human Resource Management OR Supervisory Management |
3 |
| 15 | ||
| SECOND SEMESTER | ||
| BUS 252 | Convention & Meeting Management | 3 |
| BUS 253 | Non-Profit Event Management | 3 |
| BUS 254 | Marketing for Hospitality & Tourism | 3 |
| BUS 260 | Project Management | 3 |
| BUS 275 OR ENTR 200 |
Business Internship (NYS Residents Only) OR The Entrepreneurial Process |
3 |
| 15 | ||
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 30 | |
GENERAL BUSINESS
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT CONSUMER INFORMATION
The program can be completed in a minimum of two semesters.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Professor Matijas-Czolowski, MBA
matijas@cayuga-cc.edu
| COURSES | CREDIT HOURS | |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST SEMESTER | ||
| BUS 101 | Principles of Accounting I | 4 |
| BUS 103 | Principles of Business | 3 |
| BUS 105 | Business Math | 3 |
| BUS 150 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUS 225 | Microcomputer Application Software | 3 |
| 16 | ||
| SECOND SEMESTER | ||
| ENGL 101 | Freshman English I | 3 |
| BUS 102 | Principles of Accounting II | 4 |
| BUS 204 | Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 205 | Business Law I | 3 |
| BUS 206 OR BUS 200 |
Human Resource Management OR Principles of Management |
3 |
| 16 | ||
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 32 | |
TOURISM MANAGEMENT
This one-year, 30 credit-hour certificate program in the area of tourism management prepares students for entry-level careers in tour companies, tourism bureaus, destination marketing organizations (DMO)/tourism promotion agencies (TPA), visitor centers, cruise lines, inns, and hotels. This certificate program will provide students with the necessary skills to effectively work in the tourism industry. Besides business ownership, possible occupations include tour operator, travel promoters, travel guides, visitor center staff, destination marketing organization staff and more.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT CONSUMER INFORMATION
Upon successful completion of this certificate program, graduates of this program are able to:
- Demonstrate and apply an understanding of the tourism industry, tourism concepts, the role of tourism services and various stakeholders involved in the industry
- Communicate professionally in verbal and written settings using technology and office productivity tools
- Coordinate marketing for a tourism operation utilizing traditional methods and social media techniques
- Employ management principles such as time management and multitasking in the tourism environment
The program must be completed online in a minimum of two semesters. Select degree requirements may be offered on campus and online.
| COURSES | CREDIT HOURS | |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST SEMESTER | ||
| BUS 150 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUS 216 OR WS 110 |
Personal Selling OR Introduction to Wines of the World |
3 |
| BUS 248 | Event Planning | 3 |
| BUS 249 | Introduction to Tourism | 3 |
| BUS 206 OR BUS 245 |
Human Resource Management OR Supervisory Management |
3 |
| 15 | ||
| SECOND SEMESTER | ||
| BUS 225 | Microcomputer Application Software | 3 |
| BUS 254 OR BUS 250 |
Marketing for Hospitality & Tourism Management OR Wine, Business Management, Marketing & Sales |
3 |
| BUS 255 | Tourist Destinations | 3 |
| BUS 260 | Project Management | 3 |
| BUS 275 OR ENTR 200 |
Business Internship (NYS Residents Only) OR The Entrepreneurial Process |
3 |
| 15 | ||
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 30 | |
A prior felony conviction may hinder a student’s ability to enroll in a course or complete the requirements of certain academic programs and/or meet the criteria for licensure required by certain professions.