Event and Meeting Management

Overview

Pitch. Plan. Party. Event and Meeting Management professionals have fun and work hard in leading the success of professionally organized business or social gatherings, from conventions and conferences to galas and premieres. 

The Hospitality, Tourism and Events industry has a growing need for Event and Meeting Management professionals who are deeply versatile, highly organized and well prepared. In response to this need, the Event and Meeting Management program offered by the Metropolitan State University of Denver provides hands-on education and training, with a world view, to reflect the global nature of the world’s largest industry.

Career prospects

Typical job opportunities for Event and Meeting Management majors include planner, coordinator or manager, also called designer, architect or producer, for the following types of Events and Meetings:

• Corporate events such as product launchers, galas and award ceremonies

• Weddings, anniversaries, reunions and other social events

• Professional association meetings

• Business conventions and educational conferences

• Government meetings

• Health care meetings

• Nonprofit events such as fundraisers, banquets and food drives