Faculty: | School of Tourism, Hospitality and Culinary Arts |
Degree: | Diploma; Co-op; Online; University Transfer |
Field of Study: | Meeting and Event Planning
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Description: | This program will explore current trends and technologies in the event industry, including; software applications, food and beverage, PR and sponsorship, logistics, risk management, business tools and more. Students will gain hands-on experience in planning, marketing and executing events. Students will be provided opportunity to explore their area of interest including: corporate events, social events and sporting events. Students will also have the opportunity to explore event destinations. Fanshawe College is geographically positioned to expose students to the extensive global event management industry, as London is home to a state of the art Convention Centre, Budweiser Gardens, The Western Fair District, international hotel brands, and the host of many local and international sport events. Students will visit these venues, network with industry professionals and gain hands-on experience in the event planning industry. |