Meetings and Events Management, Minor
Offered in: Chicago
A minor in Meetings and Events Management is available to non-Hospitality majors only, such as Business or Integrated Marketing Communication. Meeting and event management professionals are often found in public relations, marketing, education, membership and fundraising departments. Any major that can accommodate the requirements below is welcome to declare this minor.
Students interested in this minor should consult with the School of Hospitality & Tourism Management regarding the rotation of classes. It typically takes three semesters to complete this sequence.
Requirements
Six courses (18 credit hours) are required for the minor in Meeting & Events Management per the list below. Transfer students must complete at least four of these courses (12 credit hours) at Roosevelt.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY (Prerequisite course. Can be waived.) | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| HOSM 231 | INTRODUCTION TO MEETING AND EVENT MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| HOSM 315 | APPLICATIONS & TECHNIQUES OF MEETING & EVENT MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| HOSM 317 | ISSUES & TRENDS IN MEETING & EVENT MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| Electives (choose 3) | 9 | |
| HOSPITALITY FACILITIES MARKETING, SALES, AND SERVICE | ||
| EXHIBITION MANAGEMENT | ||
| SPECIAL EVENTS | ||
| DESTINATION MARKETING | ||
| DESTINATION CHICAGO: MANAGING GROUP TOURS | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |