NCCC Business Education: Event Planning Certificate

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EVENT PLANNING CERTIFICATE

Coordinator: Sue Siegmann | Phone: 716.614.6457 | E-mail: siegmann@niagaracc.suny.edu

Faculty

Sue Siegmann, Program Coordinator

The Program

Event Planning - Certificate w/ Associate Degree Option

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

The Career

The tourism industry in the Niagara Region continues to grow, and the demand for event planning professionals is increasing. This program is a collaborative effort between the business and hospitality curricula. Graduates may opt for self-employment or may obtain positions in many different settings including: hotels, country clubs, casinos, restaurants, cruise ships, airports and resorts. The hospitality industry has a strong demand for event planners, including design, decorative elements, nonprofit and charity events, arrangement of festivals, fairs, parades and weddings. Those interested in event planning must have strong management skills to succeed in this labor-intensive, service-driven business.

The NCCC Approach

The Event Planning certificate is a one-year academic program that includes four courses specific to operations in this field. The coursework will provide students with an overview of the industry as well as specific skills designed to meet the needs of employers. This will provide them with a full complement of the skills needed in the business of event planning.

This program is designed to meet the needs of the student in taking the first steps toward a career in the event planning industry as well as those currently employed in the field who are seeking academic credentials to further enhance their career opportunities. The class sizes are small and personal attention to each student’s academic needs is addressed.

Admission

Apply under SUNY Code #2053.

Students admitted in September and January.