Event Management. Ontario College Certificate (440)

Event Management Ontario College Certificate (440)

Table of Contents MOHAWK EVENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES A STEPPING STONE TO FURTHERING YOUR EDUCATION AND OPENS THE GATEWAY TO A REWARDING CAREER. A Closer Look... 1 Program of Studies... 3 Course Descriptions... 4 Charter of Expectations... 6 Promotion Guidelines... 12 School of Business Coordinators Contact List... 13

A Closer Look The Event Management program invites you to join the Global Community of meeting and event professionals. This one-year Post Graduate Certificate will enable students to develop an innovative and multi-skilled approach in the planning, organizing, managing, promotion and execution of meetings and events. Whether working in an event management environment or if your job description requires event planning skills, this program offers a rich experience in practical and hands-on training. Program Highlights Learn best practices for the designing, planning, execution and evaluation of successful meetings and events Experience the industry first hand via on-site inspections, volunteer and networking opportunities that lead to exciting careers Develop business accounting, human resources and volunteer management skills Apply principles of marketing, sales, fundraising and sponsorship Promote professionalism, ethics and growth through industry affiliations in preparation for entering the world of professional events Diversity of event planning opportunities Work placement, networking, internships and volunteer opportunities are available to students 1

Career Opportunities for Business Event Management Graduates The Event Management - Convention and Meeting Graduate Certificate program can lead to exciting career opportunities. Reaching a number of industry sectors such as Tourism, Entertainment, Meetings and Incentives, graduates have a wide range of opportunities and career paths presented to them. Industries of Employment: Events and Conferences Trade Shows and Expositions Tourism and Hospitality Government Corporations Occupational Categories: Hotel and Convention Centre Executives Corporate Meeting Planners Association Executives Incentive Travel Planners Community Organizations Wedding Planning Arts and Culture Sports and Recreation Not-for-Profit/Charitable Organizations Entertainment 2

Program of Studies Semester 1 Course # Course Title Hrs/Week Total Hours HOSP 10027 The Event Management Professional 3.00 42.00 HOSP 10028 Event Design, Concepts & Productions 3.00 42.00 HOSP 10029 Event Market & Promo 3.00 42.00 HOSP 10030 Tourism & Hospitality Management 3.00 42.00 HOSP 10031 Field Study 1 6.00 60.00 MGMT 10119 Project Management for Special Events 3.00 42.00 TRVL 10000 Incentive Travel 4.00 56.00 Option Group 1- Select 1 course(s) from option list below: PLAN 10016 Wedding Planning *weekend workshop 12.00 36.00 PLAN 10017 CONV & MTG Planning *weekend workshop 12.00 36.00 Semester 2 Course # Course Title Hrs/Week Total Hours HOSP 10034 Logistics, Risk Management & Ops 3.00 42.00 HOSP 10035 Ops.Fin. & Rev Management 3.00 42.00 HOSP 10036 HR & Volunteer Management 3.00 42.00 HOSP 10037 Social Media & Web Design 4.00 56.00 HOSP 10038 Fundraising & Sponsorship 3.00 42.00 HOSP 10039 Field Study 2 6.00 60..00 Option Group 1- Select 1 course(s) from option list below: HOSP 10032 Public Relations *weekend workshop 12.00 36.00 HOSP 10033 Independent Study *weekend workshop 12.00 36.00 3

Course Descriptions Semester 1 HOSP 10027 The Event Management Professional Do you have what it takes to be an event manager? Find out in this introductory course! Explore the evolving industry and a wide variety of events from research phases through to execution. Discover the management of all different types by dissecting the fundamental components of planning and executing events in the 21st century. Identify sector-specific career opportunities and prepare to tailor your educational experience to pursue those goals. HOSP 10028 Event Design, Concepts & Productions Design dynamic event programs based on strong goals and vision for any budget. Acquire the skills necessary to conduct a needs assessment and source venues, vendors and suppliers appropriate for creative themes of all size and scopes. Research effectively to maximize on program ideas and trends for booking entertainment, event schedule coordinator, innovative enhancements and program partnerships. Ensure environmental sustainability and cultural sensitivity in all aspects of program planning. HOSP 10029 Event Market & Promo The course will emphasize strategic event planning, event brand management and the event market mix. Students will learn the importance of integrating online and offline marketing communication strategies. HOSP 10030 Tourism & Hospitality Management Skills gained in this course are transferable anywhere in the world. Students are provided with a full range of business practices as applied to the tourism and hospitality industry that are related to the events industry. HOSP 10031 Field Study 1 Implement core competencies in a practical event experience with an approved organization. Under the guidance of an event management professional, build personal and professional skills through experiential learning. Make industry connections, increase confidence and prepare for the industry practice. 4

PLAN 10016 Wedding Planning *weekend workshop Set up, run and market your own wedding planning business. Focus on preparing for client relations, creating, managing a budget, and the logistics of wedding planning including invitation, wedding cultures and ceremonies. (Weekend Workshop) PLAN 10017 Conv & Mtg Planning *weekend workshop The fundamentals of convention and meeting planning will be explored. Key functional responsibilities, site selection, negotiations, program planning and design will be the focus of this course. (Weekend Workshop) Semester 2 HOSP 10034 Logistics, Risk Management & Ops In this course the student will acquire the practical "hands on" training necessary for the onsite success and execution of a special event. Areas of focus will include liability, risk and facility management, venue selection and site layout, legalities/permits, policies and procedures, registration, parking and traffic, waste management and greening strategies. HOSP 10035 Ops. Fin. & Rev Management Introduce students to the approach and operations of financial management. Students will learn how to develop and manage a budget, applying accounting principles as they realte to the Special Events Industry. Students are introduced to the process of developing and interpreting financial statements, cost control strategies, revenue generation, cash flow management and financial trends of the industry. HOSP 10036 HR & Volunteer Management Develop your personal leadership approach to successfully plan and deliver any event. Employ principles and techniques of Human Resources in the role of an event manager. Discover best practices in recruitment, training, supervision, evaluation, and recognition for the distinctly unique roles of paid staff versus dedicated volunteers. Apply labour relations policies, compensation models, and empowerment strategies to build effective and cohesive teams. HOSP 10037 Social Media & Web Page Design Social Media will involve the study of strategic communication principles and integration of using tools such as blogging, podcasting, YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter. Students will learn how to develop, implement and measure the success of website design. 5

HOSP 10038 Fundraising & Sponsorship The practical fundraising and sponsorship course will assist the student in learning the essential components of dealing professionally and positively within the community on behalf of the organization or event. Special attention will be given to the ceration of a professional sponsorship package. HOSP 10039 Field Study 2 A continuation of Field Study 1, students will implement core competencies in a practical event experience with an approved organization. Under the guidance of an event management professional, build personal and professional skils through experiental learning. Make industry connections, increase confidence and prepare for the industry practice. HOSP 10032 Public Relations *weekend workshop Explore strategies and techniques for using traditional. digital and social media. Emphasis will be placed on event planning, presentation skills and public relations writing. Other areas of focus will include: developing internal and external communication programs, write supporting communication material, business presentations and website content. Students will also be introduced to corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability and change management. (weekend workshop) HOSP 10033 Independent Study *weekend workshop As a potential event planner, you will be able to choose or create an event of your choice to plan, execute and evaluate. Throughout this course the student will demonstrate the skills, abilities, behaviours and attitudes of a professional event planner. (Weekend Workshop) 6

Charter of Expectations The School of Business strives to maintain standards of excellence as a community committed to personal development. A primary responsibility of every student and employee of the College is to provide and maintain an environment conducive to learning and working and a learning environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. To further that cause, certain behaviours have been identified which either enhance or undermine the learning environment for all. The School of Business has set standards to promote positive student conduct which are structured around (but not necessarily limited to) the following principles: Professionalism: Through education we strive to set examples of the kind of language, attire, hygiene and good manners considered to be important attributes in both career and community involvement. We expect students to: Adopt an attitude of professionalism that will promote a sense of pride in our community Strive to maintain an environment in which proper language without profanity is used in the classroom Wear appropriate attire for the classroom setting, and practice proper hygiene and good manners which are all valued throughout our community Address faculty, staff, other students and visitors in a professional manner Respect: We commit ourselves to admire the uniqueness of each person and to show consideration for each member of our community. Showing respect for others results in getting respect from others. Treat faculty, staff, visitors and other students with respect and concern for their opinions through effective and attentive listening, as we would expect others to listen to us Treat College property and the personal property of others with respect All students are entitled to and required to maintain an environment free from harassment, discrimination and disruptive behaviour. Harassment and discrimination are subject to the Mohawk College Human Rights policy and disruptive behaviour is addressed in the Student Behaviour policy. For more information on those and other related policies, please visit the Mohawk College website at http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/corporate-policies-procedures.html Admire and respect the uniqueness of each individual at the College. Accepting the values of equality and fairness helps to achieve high levels of learning and advancement Honesty and Integrity: As an organization within the community, we dedicate ourselves to upholding the reputation and honour of our role in education. All homework, projects, assignments, tests, and exams must be the result of your own work and not that of others. Academic dishonesty is a serious offense and subject to the Academic Honesty policy as outlined on the Mohawk College website at http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/assets/policies/academic+honesty+policy.pdf Forms of Academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to the following: o Substituting for or being substituted by another student in an examination or test. o Possession or use of unauthorized material in the examination or test room o Copying answers from other students tests or exams o Direct use or paraphrasing of material without acknowledgement of its source (including 7

o o o o o material taken [or purchased] from the internet) Falsifying data Copyright infringement, such as using unlawfully photocopied texts Submitting work as your own that has been done by someone else, whether in whole or in part Making your material available for others to submit as their own work Submission of one piece of work in more than one course without permission of the Professors Borrowing, buying or selling of term papers, projects, or assignments Reasons for missing assignments, projects, deadlines, tests, or exams must be legitimate and formally documented to the satisfaction of individual faculty members. Responsibility: As a member of the School of Business, you are accountable for your actions both in and out of class. Your actions indicate your attitude and perceptions with regard to others as well as to your education. These actions include but are not limited to the following: Attend classes prepared with assigned readings and homework completed Remain in the classroom for the full scheduled time to enhance the learning environment The use of cell phones, text messaging and instant messaging in the classroom/lab is prohibited without explicit permission from the Professor Inform the professor of your need to exit the class early at the beginning of the class time period Inform professors and/or fellow group members of conflicts causing absences Schedule personal appointments and work schedules outside of school hours Schedule group meeting times in a mutually convenient manner Meet and work in a productive manner with all group members Complete and submit assignments, reports, and projects on time Keep a backup copy of all individual and group assignments Commitment: Once you have registered for a course, it is your responsibility to attend all classes, be present at tests, and hand in all assignments by their due dates. Your personal commitments (i.e. vacation or employment schedules, attendance at family functions, etc.) must be arranged so that your courses receive the highest priority. Faculty Contact: School of Business faculty may be contacted by e-mail, or by phone. If leaving a voice mail message, please speak slowly and clearly. Include your full name, student number, and course code, reason for the call and how you can be contacted. If you choose to e-mail the professor, you must use your Mocomotion e-mail account and clearly include your full name, student number, course code and reason for the e-mail. Tests: All references to test(s) should be understood to mean test(s), quizzes, exam(s) or in-class assessment(s). 1. It is the student s responsibility to be available for all tests at their scheduled time including those scheduled during exam week(s). It is the student s responsibility to notify the course professor by telephone and/or e-mail prior to the start of the test if he/she cannot be present for any reason. If a student misses an exam without contacting the professor BEFORE the exam takes place, he/she will receive a grade of zero for that exam. 8

2. The student will be required to provide documentation validating the reason for missing the test, such as a medical note or accident report. Upon return to school, submit your documentation to your professor immediately. Medical notes must specifically state that you were unable to write the exam on the specific date. We do have doctors available on site through our health clinic. Vacation plans/employment schedules do not qualify as a valid reason for missing a test. The time, date and location of any rescheduled exam or test will be determined by the professor (keeping in mind any academic accommodations). 3. All midterm and final tests are scheduled for School of Business students so as to avoid scheduling conflicts. It is your responsibility to inform your professor of any conflict as soon as test schedules are posted. 4. During the semester, the student will be allowed to view and discuss graded tests in class. The student must initial the test(s) to acknowledge that they have reviewed it and return all test materials to the course professor before leaving the room. If a student is absent when a test is returned for reviewing, it is the student s responsibility to arrange with the course professor a convenient time to do this. Tests not viewed and initialed by students for whatever reason will still be taken into account when the final grade is calculated. We do not have rewrites in our department. 5. All final tests and/or exams will be scheduled during exam week and not in the last week of classes. 6. A student has a right to view her/his final test or exam with the professor within six weeks of her/his receiving final grades and should make these arrangements with the professor directly. Test Protocol: Students must arrive 10 minutes prior to all exams, tests and quizzes. Students arriving less than 30 minutes late for an exam will be allowed to do the exam, but they have lost the time that they have missed. Students will not be permitted to enter a testing room if they are thirty (30) minutes late and will receive a grade of 0 (zero) unless relevant documentation is provided. Also, students will not be permitted to leave within the first thirty (30) minutes of a test or exam. Students who request to leave the exam at any point during the scheduled exam will not be able to return unless permission has been granted by the professor The use of dictionaries, such as electronic dictionaries, during an exam must be approved by a professor prior to the exam. Programmable calculators are not permitted for usage in exams, tests or quizzes. (This also includes the use of other electronic devices, i.e. cell phones or mp3 players.) Students must not bring personal valuables, e.g. laptops. Students must place their texts, notes, other learning resources, and bags at the front or side of the exam room. Students must place their Mohawk Identification Card in front of them on the desk throughout the exam, text, or quiz period for identification purposes. While waiting outside an exam room, students should be respectful and considerate of others who are still writing the exam, test or quiz. Other Evaluated Work: Assignments / casework / projects / class work / in-class work not submitted when due will receive a grade of zero (failure) at the discretion of the course professor. 9

Compliance: Individual faculty members are charged with the responsibility of dealing with infractions of the Charter of Expectations. If you choose not to comply with these guidelines, disciplinary measures may include (but not be limited to) any of the following: verbal warning written warning deductions from the student s class mark ejection from the class ejection from the course ejection from the program ejection from the College Blended Learning: The college is migrating most courses to a blended delivery model. This means that students are expected to commit to a higher level of self-study time resulting in a reduction of face-to-face classroom instruction; a blending of the learning environment. This out-of-class time provides the student with the convenience of academic flexibility, but this benefit is offset with extra effort needed for: readings interacting with supplementary learning resources such as videos, games or simulations participating in on-line discussions additional quizzes and assignments, and contributing to group work The student is expected to be fully prepared for face-to-face classes by completing self-study activities as required by the Professor. Group work: In courses involving group work, students MUST PASS the individual component (i.e. tests, quizzes, exams) of the course in order to receive a passing grade. If he/she does not pass the individual component, he/she will receive the grade for the individual component ONLY as their final grade. Students must be aware that as members of a group they are collectively and individually responsible for all work submitted. Placements: For programs where there are unpaid work-term placements (i.e. Office Administration, Human Resources Management) the student must meet the academic requirements of the program before they are allowed to participate in the work placement. All placements are at the discretion of the Associate Dean and/or Program Coordinator. Program of Studies For each program, the College defines a Program of Studies which lists courses, sorted by semester, that provide a continuum of learning from basic to more complex levels. Programs of Studies are reviewed annually and changes made where necessary. Each new intake of students is associated with the most current version of the program, which is indicated by the year. Timelines for Graduation It is the student s responsibility to apply to graduate for the next upcoming convocation ceremony during the semester he/she is completing the final courses. To be eligible for graduation, students are expected to demonstrate mastery of current competencies outlined in the Program of Studies applicable at the time of graduation. Mohawk College does not permit backdating of diplomas. 10

In cases where study has been interrupted for one or more years, the College may require a student to repeat a subject area. Generally, most courses will be considered current if they have been completed within the past 5 years. The decision to impose more rigorous currency standards in specific programs will be made by the Grading and Promotion Standards Committee, in response to an application for review by the Associate Dean responsible for the Program of Studies in question. References: Mohawk College has developed several policies and procedures designed to protect students and provide an enriching and rewarding learning experience in which the rights of individuals are respected. Please be advised that these policies and procedures are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information on the following policies and procedures, consult: http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/corporate-policies-procedures.html Policies and Procedures that relate to academic issues: Academic Appeals Policy Academic Honesty Policy Information Technology - Use and Security Policy Student Behaviour Policy Program Promotion and Graduation Requirements Student Complaint Procedure Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities Policies and Procedures that relate to non-academic issues: Human Rights Policy Information Technology Use and Security Policy Student Complaint Procedure Student Behaviour Policy Violence Prevention & Protection Policy 11

Promotion Guidelines Plan Ahead! Determine your Goals! Effective Fall 2009, Mohawk College introduced changes to promotion and grading. The new passing grade for a course is 50%. For any courses taken prior to this date, the passing grade is 60%. In addition, in order to be promoted to the next semester (and future semesters) a student must have a WGPA of 60%. Certain courses have pre-requisites for future courses so please refer to your Program of Study. As well, in order to qualify to graduate from a program a student must have earned a WGPA of 60% overall of the combined courses in the Program of Study. Summary of Promotion Policy Weighted GPA 0 Failures 1 Failure <50% Compulsory Withdrawal Compulsory Withdrawal More than one Failure Compulsory Withdrawal >=50% and <60% Promote with Advice Promote with Advice Probation >=60% Promote with Good Standing Promote with Advice Probation *Weighted GPA (Grade Point Average) A representation of student achievement that is calculated using the following formula: the sum of the percentage grades multiplies by the credit value and divided by the sum of the credits for the courses taken as defined by the Program of Studies 12

Academic Year: 2014/2015 Coordinators Reception (905) 575-2005 If calling from outside the college dial (905) 575-1212 and ask for extension. If calling within the School of Business student phone please call the 4 digit extension. Program Coordinator Ext. E-Mail Address Accounting Gallagher, Monica 3334 monica.gallagher@mohawkcollege.ca Advertising & Marketing Communications Management Aubert, Wayne 3671 wayne.aubert@mohawkcollege.ca Business McTear, Andrew 2273 andrew.mctear@mohawkcollege.ca Business Administration Smith, Laurence 2410 laurence.smith@mohawkcollege.ca Business Financial Services DiCarlo, Christine 3619 christine.dicarlo@mohawkcollege.ca Event Management Cooper, Jane 2005 jane.cooper@mohawkcollege.ca Human Resources Management Leedham, Jill 3241 jill.leedham.cooper@mohawkcollege.ca Insurance Martin, Mary 3139 mary.martin@mohawkcollege.ca Insurance (Sheridan Campus) Hobbs, Lloyd 2338 lloyd.hobbs@mohawkcollege.ca International Business Management Sodtka, Melanie 4189 melanie.sodtka@mohawkcollege.ca International Student Bereza, Gordon 3335 gord.bereza@mohawkcollege.ca Marketing Long, Janice 3652 janice.long3@mohawkcollege.ca Office Administration Executive Mannen, Janet 3034 janet.mannen2@mohawkcollege.ca Office Administration First Year Common D'Angelo, Lori 3249 lori.dangelo@mohawkcollege.ca Office Administration General Cooper, Jane 2005 jane.cooper@mohawkcollege.ca Office Administration Legal Clarke, Jane 3202 jane.clarke@mohawkcollege.ca Office Administration Medical Fisher, Wendy 3066 wendy.fisher@mohawkcollege.ca Public Relations Tuck, Tim 3526 tim.tuck@mohawkcollege.ca Small Business & Entrepreneurship Bereza, Gord 3335 gord.bereza@mohawkcollege.ca Tourism & Travel Strauch, Ted 3854 edward.strauch@mohawkcollege.ca Revised: July 1/2014 13