Meeting, Conference, and Event Planning Certificate
MC's meeting, conference, and event planning certificate will prepare you for employment in the lodging or food service industry. This program of study is designed for individuals working in the hospitality or related industry who wish to enhance their college degree in the field of meeting, conference, and event planning. The certificate focuses on all major aspects involved with planning a meeting, conference, or event, including courses in catering and banquets, food and beverage cost control, lodging and food service law, and sales and advertising of lodging and food services. You can also continue your training at MC and pursue an associate's degree in the hospitality management program.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Describe the complexity of the hospitality industry as a whole.
- 解释一般管理理论如何应用于酒店管理。
- Manage all major aspects of meeting, conference, or event planning, including catering and banquets, food and beverage cost control, lodging and food service law, and sales and advertising.
- 作为团队的一员，能够有效地工作，提供模范的客户服务，并以道德的方式履行职责。
- 解释酒店业多元化的重要性。
Program Advising
Meet with your academic advisor regularly to discuss your academic plans. The program advising guide outlines the certificate requirements and is meant to supplement the advising process.
- Meeting, Conference, and Event Planning Certificate Program Advising Guide(PDF,
) - Find a Program Advisor
Transfer Opportunities
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Careers
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