Meeting and Event Management A.S.

The Associate of Science Degree in Meeting and Event Management prepares students for employment as a supervisor or manager in the hospitality industry and prepares them for transfer to a four-year college or university.

The Meeting and Event Management program focuses on the planner's practical "need to know" tools and skills.  Students learn from experienced industry professionals and attain a solid understanding of the myriad details and behind-the-scenes considerations needed to assure the success of meetings and events.

Convenient online and weekend classes are designed to provide a dynamic learning experience with extensive interaction between students and instructors through case studies, real-life examples, group work and hands-on activities.  Special features include "behind the scenes" visits to hotel meeting facilities and development of a hands-on project.

20  Students.

The program prepares students for employment as a supervisor or manager within the hospitality industry with a specialization in meeting and event planning and management.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
HTT A105	Passport to Success	3.0	S1
HTT A265	Principles of Event and Meeting Management	1.5	S1
HTT A266	Organize and Manage Events and Meetings	1.5	S1
HTT A273	Sport Event Management	1.0	S1
HTT A278	Catering Design and Management	1.5	S1
HTT A284	Leadership and Strategic Management	3.0	S1
HTT A158	Luxury, Incentive and Corporate Travel	3.0	S2
HTT A185	Interviewing and Professional Development	3.0	S2
HTT A267	Managing Business Risks	1.5	S2
HTT A269	Destination Management	1.0	S2
HTT A270	Meeting and Event Marketing and Sales	1.5	S2
HTT A275	Event Fundraising and Sponsorship	1.0	S2
HTT A276	Expo and Trade Show Management and Promotion	1.0	S2
HTT A277	Wedding Planning as a Business	1.0	S2
HTT A138	Sharing the Travel Experience	3.0	S3
HTT A274	Establish and Operate and Event Business	1.0	S3
HTT A221	Meeting/Event Management Internship	4.0	S3

In addition to the required courses listed above, students must complete 18.0 units of General Education  and an additional 9.5 units of elective credit.

The AS Degree program complements the existing certificate program

Cypress, Glendale, Mt. San Antonio, Pasadena and West Los Angeles

20 students