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Special Events Management

Special Events Management

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Academic programs / Graduate degrees / Special Events Management

Program description
Degree awarded: Certificate  Special Events Management (certificate)

The special events management certificate is a career enhancement program offered to nondegree-seeking students or those who already have a degree from an accredited university in any major, or students currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in any major.

At a glance
  • STEM-OPT extension eligible: No

Degree requirements

The certificate requires a total of 21 credit hours, 15 credit hours of required core courses and six credits of electives. Courses taken as part of a university major may count towards both that degree and the certificate. To earn the certificate, students must complete all course work in the certificate with a minimum grade of "C" (2.00) or higher. An application to the program is required.

Required Core Courses, for a total of 15 credits:

RTM 486 Special Event Management (3)*
RTM 303 Programming Recreation and Tourism Services (3) or RTM 320 Talent and Entertainment Concepts (1)
RTM 321 Event Protocol, Ethics and Etiquette (1)
RTM 322 Special Event Programming (1)
RTM 323 Special Event On-Site Operations (1)
RTM 324 Festival Site Design (1)
RTM 325 Working with Subcontractors and Vendors (1)
RTM 326 Sponsorship (1)
RTM 327 Creative Event Revenue Production (1)
RTM 328 Accounting for Special Events(1)
RTM 388 Business Practices for Special Events Management (3)

Electives, for a total of six credits:

RTM 373 Leisure, Travel and Tourism (3)
RTM 345 Meeting and Convention Planning (3)
RTM 404 Marketing Recreation and Tourism (3)
RTM 451 Grant Writing for Human Service Professionals (3)
RTM 453 Volunteer Management in Human Service Organizations (3)
RTM 475 Entrepreneurial Recreation and Tourism (3)
RTM 487 Special Events Advanced (3)

*RTM 486 must be taken prior to any other RTM core courses except 303.

Admission requirements

General university admission requirements:

All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency

Please contact the department for more information.

Tuition information
When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.
Program learning outcomes

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:

  • Apply programmatic principles relevant to the special event industry to a variety of event-related scenarios.
  • Plan an event using current practices & concepts.
Contact information
What are accelerated programs?
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

3 year programs

These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
What are concurrent programs?
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
What are joint programs?
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

What constitutes a new program?
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What are online programs?
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
What is WRGP (Western Regional Graduate Program)?
The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.

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