Meeting and Event Management

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Overview

  • Delivery: Evening, Online
  • Start: Fall and Spring Semester, Full- or Part-Time
  • Location: Apple Valley Site

Outcomes

Gainful Employment Reports

 

Hospitality Rants, Raves and Reviews

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DCTC Hospitality Ning Network

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MPI Student Club

DCTC students have joined forces with Meeting Professionals International, the world's largest association for the $102.3 billion meeting and event industry. The MPI Student Club is an exciting new venture that gives students a great chance to develop professional relationships and networking opportunities within the worldwide hospitality community.

Major Description

This program prepares students to enter the hospitality industry, the largest and fastest growing in the world. Coursework provides the knowledge and skill sets to offer premier services and guest satisfaction in meeting, conference and event management businesses, marketing and public relations firms, nonprofit and for-profit corporations, hotels, golf and country clubs, casinos, resorts, and other industry attractions.

Work Environment

A fast-paced and demanding career, meeting and event management requires the ability to oversee multiple operations simultaneously, face numerous deadlines, and orchestrate the activities of several different groups of people. Meeting and convention planners spend the majority of their time in offices, but frequently work on site at hotels, convention centers or other meeting locations.

Potential Job Titles

  • Conference Organizer
  • Event Manager
  • Group Sales
  • Housing Coordinator
  • Meeting Planner
  • Project Manager
  • Special Event Coordinator
  • Sponsor and Fund Developer
  • Trade Show Manager
  • Wedding Planner

Salary Data

  • Average Wage: $23.16/hour
  • Top Earners: $34.24/hour

Academic Advisor

Dean

  • Gayle Larson
    Dean of Business, Technology and General Education

Instructors

Rosealee Lee 651-423-8604 rosealee.lee@dctc.edu BIO Blog
Jessica Bartram   jessica.bartram@dctc.edu BIO  
David Keinert   david.keinert@dctc.edu BIO  

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)

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