Tourism and Hospitality
Certificate in Event Planning and Management
The Certificate in Event Planning and Management (CEPM) provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the field of event planning, with specific courses tailored to individual student needs and interests. Students may select from a range of electives related to the planning, management and promotion of meetings, sporting events, festivals, and other types of events. Instructors include both full-time USM faculty as well as working event planners, marketers, and other experienced professionals. Coursework will be capped by a professional experience that allows students to apply their knowledge within a business or organization environment, helping to plan, manage, and promote actual events.
Program Requirements
Completion of 12 credits as described below with a grade of C- or better in each course. As part of at least one of their courses in the certificate, students must complete a project that involves original research, service learning, and/or professional experience directly related to the certificate. The certificate coordinator will assist the student with selection of a project that meets the student’s personal goals and interests. There is no particular sequencing of courses as long as course prerequisites are satisfied. Waiver of prerequisites will be done on a case-by-case basis.
Complete one of the following:
- TAH 311 Event Management
- BUS 316 Sport Event Management
Then complete three from the following that you have not already taken, selecting at least one from each prefix. One course may be a 3-credit professional experience.
- TAH 224 Off-site Catering
- TAH 309 Internship
- TAH 311 Event Management
- TAH 320 Green Meetings and Events
- TAH 409 Capstone
- TAH 426 Beverage Operations
- BUS 311 Sport Marketing
- BUS 313 Sport Facility Management
- BUS 316 Sport Event Management
- BUS 317 Sport Sponsorship & Sales
Admission Information
Candidates for admission must submit:
- Online application for Certificate Program;
- Official transcripts or copies of official transcripts from secondary school and/or all colleges and universities from which you received a degree;
- Additional or other special admission requirements specified by the program.
Please note, students who are enrolled solely in an undergraduate certificate program are not eligible for Federal financial aid.