HRM 473

Advanced Event Management

This course builds on the operational concepts introduced in HRM 353 and the experiential learning from HRM 453. The course examines advanced literature and theories of event creation, management and coordination, and introduces students to leading professionals in the event and meetings industry. Students will be introduced to professionals from conference & convention management, wedding consulting, independent event planners, in-house meeting and event organizers as well as the leadership in the Kansas City Chapter of Meeting Professionals International and the St. Louis Chapter of the International Special events Society. Spring-Even

Units: 3.0