REC 250 Special Events Management

Fall

This course is designed as an introduction to the theoretical and practical foundations of successful event management and special event planning. Lectures will emphasize the typology and categories of special events, including but not limited to fairs, exhibitions, festivals, holiday celebrations, recognitions, spectator events, and conferences. The course focus will also be on the development, preparation, and coordination of an actual event on campus as well as directly observing and evaluating an off-campus special event.

3 credit hours