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Program Information

Degree Offered

Event Management Certificate

Format: Campus, Online

Program Description:

Learn the tools and practical aspects of event and meeting management. Content includes research, design, planning, coordination, site analysis, feasibility studies and evaluation of events and meetings. Learn best practices in promotion, organization and risk management for seminars, conventions, conferences, trade shows, expositions, and special events of all sizes.

Who Should Enroll?
Students in the Event Management Certificate Program are typically:
1. Interested in starting a new career in meetings, events, travel, sports, tourism or hospitality.
2. Already in the industry and wishing to enhance their skills.
3. Not trained as a meeting planner or travel coordinator, but charged with handling some or all of event and travel duties for their company or organization and seeking additional knowledge.
4. Established in a career unrelated to events, but desire to start a business in special events or meeting planning.
5. Seeking to earn points for one of the major Event industry certification programs such as the CSEP or CMP.

Where Are the Classes Held?
Classes for the Event Management Certificate Program are held:
Onsite The George Washington University, Foggy Bottom Campus Washington, DC 20052

Online – For busy professionals, course work is available online. Customized – Course work for organizations (corporate and nonprofit) is available via customized training programs, as well as online or in-class.

Attention Event Planning Professionals
Many of our Event Management Certificate Program courses qualify for continuing education credits towards several of the major Event and Meeting Industry Certification Exams.

What is Required?
For students interested in the Event Management Certificate Program, classes can be taken one at a time or spread out over a
longer time frame. To attain the Event Management Certificate, students must successfully complete the following within 2 years: all four core courses (4.8 CEUs), the equivalent of 3.6 CEUs in elective courses, 100 hours of practicum experience, and preparation of a professional portfolio.

How Much is Tuition?
Courses: Two-day Course 1.2 CEUs $550
Online Courses: 1.2 CEUs $450
To achieve an Event Management Certificate a student’s investment averages $3,800. There is a one time, non-refundable Certificate application fee of $65. Students pay per class and are not required to pay the tuition in full at the time of registration.

Why Choose GWU?
Our Event Management curriculum is world-renowned with in-depth, innovative courses and event labs taught by leading industry professionals. Instructors are from the industry, sharing their real-world experiences along with teaching theory and best practices. Instructors include owners and managers of major companies and leaders of organizations. They are
the experts in marketing, planning, logistics, and numerous other areas of study required for success in the industry.

How Do I Register?
Call 1-877-498-4477 or email rsingleton.gwu@gmail.com

Accreditation:

Our Certificate in Responsible Management is the first in the nation. Experiential learning shapes our programs. Graduate and undergraduate finance students manage millions of real dollars in our Capital Markets Trading ... Accredited by AACSB International.

Eligibility Requirements:

High School Equivalency

International Student Requirements:

TOEFL PBT Score of 550 or a TOEFL CBT Score of 213

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above