Event and Wedding Management Foundations

Course code EVNT 1201

Credit 2.0

Length 30.0 hours

Course outline View

Learn about the event and wedding management profession. You will learn about the various types of events and what is involved in the event planning process. Students will be introduced to the research, design, coordination, and execution of an event and will gain a basic understanding of the concept of return on investment (ROI). Finally, students will learn how to plan for future career development and growth within the events industry.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Introduction to the event industry
    Types of Events
    Goals and objectives for an event
    SMART goals to measure outcomes
    Stakeholder communications
    Scope of work
    Event budgeting
    Event surveys and data collection
    Business value of events
    Event outcomes in monetary (ROI) and non-monetary (ROO) terms
    Wedding planning from its inception to execution.
    History and evolution of Weddings
    Event associations, certifications, and designations

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.