Graduate Certificate in Event Management

Dedman College of Hospitality

Program Coordinator: Lydia Hanks

Please Note: as of November 1, 2016, admission to the program has been suspended with the intent to terminate the program. Applications are no longer being accepted. Students previously accepted to the program should contact the Certificate Program Coordinator at lhanks@dedman.fsu.edu

Definition of Prefix

LEI—Leisure

Graduate Courses

LEI 5316. Event Planning Management (3). This course focuses on managerial aspects of event operations such as economic impact, assessment, infrastructure, safe operations, staging and production, food and beverage operations, vendors, and volunteers.

LEI 5317. Event Management Issues in Ethics and Risk Management (3). This course focuses on issues and considerations in event planning ethics, risk management, and safety.

LEI 5563. Event Marketing (3). This course focuses on the components required for development of marketing plans for the various venues in the special events industry, including sponsorship acquisition.

LEI 5942. Practicum in Events Management (3). LEI 5316(C or higher), LEI 5317(C or higher), and LEI 5563(C or higher); must be accepted to Events Management Certificate Program; and must have 3.0 overall GPA for certificate courses. Students must earn a B or higher to pass the course. This course provides students with an opportunity to apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes developed during their academic preparation. The course aims to help students gain valuable experience in management of events. Students complete a minimum of 150 hours over an extended period of time, but not less than twelve weeks.