Overview

You’ll also learn business basics such as accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing and more, so you’re equipped to start your own business or find employment with top corporations, nonprofits organizations, convention centers and other event venues.This flexible Event Planning and Management degree at Pennsylvania Western University is delivered in a hybrid (on-campus/online) or 100% online format. It includes a required 120-hour internship that gives you firsthand experience in planning events and helps you build a robust resume even before graduation.

Adding the required minor field of study lets you personalize your degree and focus on an area of interest such as tourism, marketing, sport management, professional golf management or public relations. You can expect to finish this bachelor’s degree concentration in eight semesters, or four academic years, or you can add the 18-credit event planning minor to another degree program.

Is a career in event planning right for me?

Successful event planners blend creativity with careful attention to detail. Students in PennWest California’s business-focused degree program learn all aspects of event management, including design, risk management, finance, sustainability, marketing, logistics and evaluation.

Graduates are prepared to plan and manage a wide variety of events, from meetings, seminars conferences and conventions to weddings, concerts, fairs, festivals, family celebrations, trade shows and sporting events.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Special Event Management in Recreation Settings

Meet Expo Event and Convention Operations

Hotels, Resorts and Lodging

Program Planning and Evaluation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

California, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Application fee.

Official high school transcript (or GED certificate and scores).

SAT or American College Test (ACT) scores (may be waived for applicants who have been out of high school for at least two years).

Letter(s) of recommendation (optional).

A personal essay (optional).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

7870 USD / year

≈ 7870 USD / year
Out-of-State

7870 USD / year

≈ 7870 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7716 USD / year

≈ 7716 USD / year

Living costs

California

United States

1570 - 2658 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Is a career in event planning right for me?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

California

Funding

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