/academics/programs/_images/cmhteventdesign.pngMultiple team members working on an oversized calendarEvent Design & Experience Management DegreeBachelor of Science (B.S.)RSVP to Texas's only event/experience-related B.S. degree.The Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management at UNT is proud to offer a brand new Bachelor of Science degree in Event Design and Experience Management. This program prepares students for an exciting career in event management and design. The event industry expects a 9% growth rate between 2019-2029 with a $50,000 average event planner salary in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.College of Merchandising Hospitality and TourismDepartment of Hospitality, Event and Tourism Managementhttps://cmht.unt.edu/academics/event-design-and-experience-management.htmlArts & Design,Business & IndustryUndergraduateMajorOn CampusDenton,FriscoBachelor of Science (B.S.)4 years120https://catalog.unt.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=37&poid=18998&returnto=4292https://cmht.unt.edu/sites/default/files/edem-fall-2024.pdfhttps://cmht.unt.edu/cmht-competitive-scholarshiphttps://www.unt.edu/admissions/apply-nowhttps://frisco.unt.edu/academics/event-design-amp-experience-management-degree.htmlWhy Earn a Event Design & Experience Management Degree?The Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management at UNT is proud to offer a brand new Bachelor of Science degree in Event Design and Experience Management. This program prepares students for an exciting career in event management and design. The event industry expects a 9% growth rate between 2019-2029 with a $50,000 average event planner salary in the Dallas-Fort Worth area alone.
  • Critical thinking
  • Oral and written communication
  • Teamwork
  • How to college, analyze, and interpret data
  • Strategic management
The only event/experience-related BS degree in TexasEarn event-related certificationsLearn innovative event technology/softwareExplore the event industry through various study tours and experiencesCreate real-life events in classConnect with event industry leaders and organizationsWhat can you do with a degree in Event Design & Experience Management?Graduates can pursue careers such as:

  • Entrepreneur: wedding planner, event planner, trade show planner
  • Hospitality: conference center manager, catering sales manager, specials event manager
  • Government: tourism officer, project coordinator, outdoor activities manager, community relations manager, charity fundraiser
  • Corporate: marketing executive, public relations officer, sales promotion executive
  • and many more...
Convention and Event Management (3 hrs)Analysis of the factors to be considered in the successful management of corporate and association meetings, conferences, conventions and special events. Topics include special event planning, budgeting, marketing, arrangements, international considerations and ethics.Entertainment and Experiences in Hospitality and Events (3 hrs)This course provides an overview of the function, design and structure of entertainment and related experiences for the event and hospitality industries. Topics include structure of the live entertainment industry, the promotion of entertainment-based events, and overall analysis of the impact events have on a property and how entertainment projects fit within the event and hospitality industries.Strategic Event Design (3 hrs)This course serves as a senior-level simulated learning project designed to provide students with an opportunity to integrate knowledge, concepts and capacities from different parts of their learning experiences.Introduction to International Sustainable Tourism (3 hrs) Global travel and tourism examined through the lens of sustainability and the triple bottom line the economic, socio-cultural, and environmental effects of tourism on a destination. Introduction to the different components of the travel and tourism industry with a particular focus on examples of high and low sustainability practices in each industry, using case studies from around the world as illustrations.Modern Wedding Planning (3 hrs)Introduction to Global Event Management (3 hrs)Introductory course which examines different types of events and the global economic impact of these events. Overview of the event management industries. Techniques and procedures required for producing successful and sustainable events.FSVKGbPpc3M
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