Minors

Event Organisation

College of Hospitality, Culinary Arts, and Tourism
College of Communication and Contemporary Arts
Minor description

The minor in Event Organisation provides students with the opportunity to obtain specialised knowledge in the field of event organisation and management. Students who opt for this minor will focus on developing skills applicable to the management and direction of businesses aimed at organising events of all kinds.

Throughout this programme, the different types of events will be explored, such as weddings, fairs, sporting events, academic events, exhibitions, etc. As well as the areas of knowledge necessary for the development of these events. These include operational management, communication, resource management, public relations, and others.

Credit hours
15
Curriculum Details
Code  Name  Credits
HSP 3081 Wedding Organisation 3
HSP 2086 Sports Event Management 3
COM 2101 Public Relations 1 3
COM 3004 Events and Protocol 3
HSP 3002  Event Management 3
Restrictions
  • On-site students
  • Cumbaya Campus

Remarks:

The student may choose to complete this minor in international programmes with subjects within the following areas of study:

  • Conference and Meeting Planning
  • Entertainment Management
  • Event Design
  • Event Marketing
  • Trade fair and exhibition planning
  • MICE Tourism

Additional requirements to be fulfilled with the curriculum:

HSP3002 Event Management

Students who do not belong to CHAT must request a personalized waiver from the coordinator of the Hospitality Management program to take HSP3002 without the prerequisite GST2001 Service and Protocol.

COM2101 Public Relations 1

Students who do not belong to COCOA must request a personalized waiver from the coordinator of the Communication program to take COM2101 without the prerequisite COM1001 Public Speaking.

COM3003 Events and Protocol

Students who do not belong to COCOA must request a personalized waiver from the coordinator of the Communication program to take COM3004 without the prerequisite COM1001 Public Speaking.
 

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Contact
Vice-Dean of the College of Communication and Contemporary Arts
Organizational Communication and Public Relations Coordinator
Professor
Office
Miguel de Santiago Building, MS-303
(+593 2) 297-1700
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