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MEETING AND EVENT PLANNING

Professional Certificate in Meeting and Event Planning

Whether you are new to meeting planning or a seasoned pro, SDSU's Meeting and Event Planning Certificate offers you the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills within this growing industry. If you want to explore a new career opportunity or become more astute in your abilities; if you're seeking help with planning a single meeting or event; or if you want to find out how to grow your career in the meeting industry; this program is for you! We are partnering with Meeting Professionals International (MPI) to present this very popular certificate program.

Award of Certificate
To earn a certificate, participants must complete the required core and elective courses within two years. Students must attend all class sessions of each course in order to pass the course.

Registration Deadline
The registration deadline is the first day of class.

Discounts
Register for 10 or more courses and receive a 10% discount. Contact the registration office by phone at (619) 594-5152 to register and obtain discount. Discount only applies to certificate courses registered for at the same time and taken in the same term.

All SDSU Meeting and Event Planning certificate alumni will receive a 10% discount for any MEP courses.

SDSU Bachelor's Degree
Students who earn the Certificate in Meeting and Event Planning may request to have HTM 431 waived in the upper division Hospitality and Tourism Management major at SDSU. See an HTM advisor at SDSU for more information.

Program Advisor
Theresa Breining, CMP, CMM is the founder and president of the meeting management firm Concepts Worldwide. She has been in the meeting planning industry since 1976, and has been responsible for producing meetings around the globe.

Program Manager
Lisa DeFino, CSEP.

Location of Classes
SDSU Extended Studies/Gateway Centers, Hardy Avenue entrance unless otherwise noted.

Core courses include:

(MP 101) Meeting Planning Basics - nine hours
(MP 102) Food and Beverage Planning - six hours
(MP 103) Event Marketing and Promotion - six hours
(MP 104) Site Selection and Contract Negotiation - 12 hours
(MP 105) Financial Management - six hours
(MP 106) Audio Visual Basics - six hours
(MP 107) Professional Development - six hours

Elective courses (18 hours required) include:

(MP 201) Introduction to Special Events - six hours
(MP 203) Building Your Own Event Planning Business - three hours
(MP 204) Expositions and Festivals - six hours
(MP 205) Sponsorship and Fundraising - Non-profit Event Planning - six hours
(MP 206) Destination Management - six hours
(MP 207) Event Design and Production - six hours
(MP 208) International Meeting Planning - six hours
(MP 209) Weddings and Social Events - six hours
(MP 210) New course at Balboa Park - Event Planning in Unique Spaces - six hours

Hot Topics:
Trends in Planning Technology - three hours
Certification in the Industry - three hours
Professionalism and Business Etiquette - three hours
Resume Building - three hours

Course offerings may vary each semester.

>> Additional Information and Certificate Graduation Application Procedures

No courses offered during summer in this program. Fall 2008 course information will be available August 1.

Information regarding our fall Certificate in Meeting and Event Planning open house coming soon.
Learn more about the program and career opportunities in the meeting and event industry.	Meet the Program Manager Anyone interested may attend...It's FREE Chance to win a free class
RSVP by phone (619) 594-2193 or email vmeza@mail.sdsu.edu. Don't miss this opportunity! Easy and convenient parking.

Spring 2008 Courses

Professional Development - MP 107

You are an experienced meeting and event planner, now what? With the multi-faceted meetings industry, planners are challenged with making the right career moves, or knowing when to move at all. This course will help you decide where to take your career, and create an attainable plan for getting there. Students will be able to:
*Identify different career options for experienced meeting Planners
*Understand if the CMP, CSEP, or CMM credentials are right for them
*Define their own personal brand
*Gain skills for personal presentation and public speaking
* Find solutions for the challenge of work/life balance
*Create a career plan that fits their personal goals and strengths

Students must attend all class sessions in order to pass the course.

Instructor: Annette Gregg

Noncredit Schedule No. 08SPMP 99666 MS
Dates: Thursdays, May 8-15, 6-9 pm
Location: SDSU Extended Studies/Gateway Centers, corner of Campanile Drive and Hardy Avenue.
Fee: $130 ($160 after May 1)
Preferred Partner Fee: $117

Schedule Number 08SPMP 99666 MS is Closed

Financial Management - MP 105

Creating a budget and developing a plan to implement it are essential for the success of any meeting or event. This class teaches you the management tools necessary to minimize the chances of cost overruns and eliminates surprises that affect your bottom line. Participants will learn how to forecast revenues and expenses, how to prepare spreadsheets, cost control, and profit and loss analysis. Bring your pocket calculator for this dynamic hands-on course!

Students must attend all class sessions in order to pass the course.

Instructor: Lisa DeFino, CSEP.

Noncredit Schedule No. 08SPMP 99664 MS
Dates: Thursdays, May 22-29, 6-9 pm
Location: SDSU Extended Studies/Gateway Centers, corner of Campanile Drive and Hardy Avenue.
Fee: $130 ($160 after May 15)
Preferred Partner Fee: $117

There currently are no summer courses offered in this area.

Last update May 1, 2008

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