HOSP 130 - Conference and Special Event Management

    Recent Professors
    Lisa Jenkins Orr
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027
    Class Size
    40 students
    Difficulty
    5.3Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course introduces students to the field of conference and special event management. Students examine the different types of conferences and special events and the types of organizations that stage those events. The course also covers the role of the planner, including setting objectives, program design, budgeting, site selection, negotiations, contracts, speaker selection, registration, on-site logistics, transportation, and security and legal issues.