Course details
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
Cost
$514.05 - $539.94 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Fall 2022
Below are two offerings of MKTG 1120 for the Fall 2022 term.
CRN 32969
Duration
Tue Sep 06 - Sat Nov 26 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 32969
- $514.05
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 06 - Nov 26 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Rita Rogers
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$514.05
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
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Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous, not requiring you to meet each and every week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. 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 for a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Status
CRN 38334
Duration
Wed Sep 07 - Wed Nov 23 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 38334
- $539.94
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 07 - Nov 23 | Wed | 09:00 - 12:00 | Downtown DTC |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$539.94
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Define various terms specific to the special event industry.
- Describe the scope of the event industry.
- Differentiate between approaches to non-profit events and corporate events.
- Explain the principal components of planning and executing special events.
- Prepare a budget for a potential special event.
- Write a creative brief.
- Develop a proposal for a special event designed to persuade a prospective client.
- Describe roles and responsibilities of people employed in the event industry.
- Discuss opportunities for employment in the event industry.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Related Programs
Event Planning (MKTG 1120) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Business + Media
- Marketing Management - Event Marketing
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management - Fundraising Management
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Music Business
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Radio Arts and Entertainment
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Tourism and Hospitality
Associate Certificate Part-time
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