Course Overview
This projects-based course focuses on the event industry, and fundamental components of planning and executing events. Students explore the planning, marketing, selling, producing and management of any type of event from company social functions to major conventions. To be successful in this course, students must be able to communicate well in writing, in English.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$570.58 - $599.62 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Create a group project plan that outlines project scope, deadlines and roles of group members.
- Describe the scope of the event industry and discuss current industry trends.
- Develop a creative vision for an event by defining a theme, colour schemes, and environmental design elements.
- Prepare event documents such as critical paths, production schedules, and floorplans.
- Define an event’s financial goals and prepare an event budget.
- Identify factors involved in selection of venues, dates, and suppliers.
- Define an event’s target market and choose appropriate marketing and promotional strategies.
- Create an event proposal designed to persuade a prospective client.
- Describe opportunities for future training, education and work/volunteer options in the event industry.
Effective as of Winter 2025
Related Programs
Event Planning Essentials (MKTG 1120) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Event Marketing and Management Strategy
Certificate Part-time
- Event Marketing and Planning Foundations
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management - Entrepreneurship
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management - Fundraising Management
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Music Business
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Nonprofit Management
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Tourism and Hospitality
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of MKTG 1120 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 43300
Dates
Nov 06 - Nov 21 Loading
- CRN 43300
- $578.41 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
3 weeks
Instructor
Tahira Endean
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This course is held in-person at the downtown campus. Due to the intensive and interactive nature of this course students are required to attend all classes. Classes will run Nov 6-8 and Nov 13-15 with the following class times: Fridays - 1730 - 2030 and Saturdays and Sundays - 0900-1700.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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CRN 32969
Dates
Sep 07 - Nov 28 Loading
- CRN 32969
- $570.58 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 07 - Nov 28 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Rita Rogers
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous, not requiring you to meet each week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more if it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
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Winter 2027
Below are two offerings of MKTG 1120 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 78344
Dates
Jan 04 - Mar 27 Loading
- CRN 78344
- $570.58 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 04 - Mar 27 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Rita Rogers
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous, not requiring you to meet each week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. Please check the following link to ensure you meet the computer requirements for the class. www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more if it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
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CRN 10029
Dates
Jan 05 - Mar 23 Loading
- CRN 10029
- $599.62 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 - Mar 23 | Tue | 17:30 - 20:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 476 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Rita Rogers
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This course is held in-person Tuesday evenings 5:30 pm (PCT) at the downtown campus. To be successful in this course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, starting week 1.
Confirmation
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Status
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