Overview

The current push for more international business relations has increased demand for meeting and event managers capable of managing all details of special events, while making sure that everything runs smoothly and effortlessly. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “between 2008-2018, the occupational outlook for meeting and event managers is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations.”

The Meeting and Event Management Specialized Studies program will help students develop the tools and training in financial and legal safeguards, marketing and business practices to become an effective event manager. Learn how to organize professional meetings, weddings, trade shows, conventions, sporting events and virtual conferences.

Candidates receive the following benefits:

• Learn best practices and latest thinking for event design
• Learn to conduct effective event and meeting management research
• Learn how to manage volunteers, vendors, caterers, sound and light technicians, entertainment, and other resources
• Understand budgeting, pricing, and accounting as they relate to event design

On-site Training Available

Through Corporate Training, we can deliver this program or customize one that fits your organization's specific needs. Visit Corporate Training or call (949) 824-1847 for information.

English Proficiency Requirement
All certificate programs at UC Irvine Extension (classroom and online formats) require professional-level English language proficiency in listening and note-taking, reading comprehension and vocabulary, written expression, and oral presentation. If you would like to refine your English language proficiency prior to beginning one of our programs, please see our English Language Programs.

Who Should Attend

Successful meeting and event managers are sociable, passionate, punctual, flexible, organized and graceful under fire. Our program is for you if you are:

• Interested in starting a new career in meetings, events, travel, sports, tourism or hospitality
• Charged with handling some or all meeting, event and travel duties for your company or organization
• Pursuing certification, such as the CSEP or CMP designation
• Wishing to enhance your skills or seeking continuing education units for recertification from CSEP or CMP.

Specialized Studies Award Requirements

Individuals must successfully complete 5 required courses and a minimum of 1.5 units of electives (9.0 units total) with a letter grade of “C” or better, and file the Application for award, to earn the Meeting and Event Management Specialized Studies award.