Course details
Event Planning Professionals are more often than not, required to plan sustainable or "green" events as part of an organization's corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals. This course will introduce you to the new international sustainable event standards, and how to measure the environmental impact of an event. The marketing and communication of sustainable strategies and green positioning as well as the measuring and reporting on sustainable outcomes to event stakeholders will also be explored.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$540.20 - $566.09 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Fall 2022
Below are two offerings of MKTG 1123 for the Fall 2022 term.
CRN 46269
Duration
Mon Sep 12 - Mon Dec 05 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 46269
- $540.20
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Dec 05 | Mon | 17:30 - 20:30 | Online |
Instructor
Shawna McKinley
Course outline
Cost
$540.20
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
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No class held on October 10th - Thanksgiving Day This is not a self-paced course – it is online synchronous delivery. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. 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 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.
Status
CRN 38341
Duration
Wed Sep 07 - Wed Nov 23 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 38341
- $566.09
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 07 - Nov 23 | Wed | 17:30 - 20:30 | Downtown DTC |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Cost
$566.09
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 of the course, the student will be able to:
- Apply international standards to events to monitor and report on their environmental impact.
- Manage sourcing and purchasing of environmentally friendly products and services, including disposal of consumable waste, emissions reduction, and the energy conservation initiatives of an event.
- Explain and predict the positive impact your Initiatives can make on the potential environmental impact of events.
- Analyze and inspire suppliers for best practices in the process of creating sustainable events.
- Develop a sustainable event plan that fits within an organization's CSR goals.
Effective as of Fall 2016
Related Programs
Sustainable Event Management Operations (MKTG 1123) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Business + Media
- Marketing Management - Event Marketing
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Sustainable Event Management
Certificate Part-time
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