Event Management

Admission Requirements to the Upper-Division Major

1. Completion of at least 52 semester hours;
2. A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 on all college work attempted;
3. Successful completion of 1st & 2nd GE English and 1st & 2nd GE Math coursework

Major Program of Study (43 hours)
Students must earn a C minus or better and a minimum GPA of 2.00 in courses used to satisfy the Event Management major requirements.

Community college courses may not be substituted for 3000/4000 level courses. All courses must be completed with a grade of C minus or better and a minimum GPA of 2.00 in courses used to satisfy the major requirements.

Core Coursework (12 hours)

*All majors must complete a minimum of 3 hours of HFT 3941 (Internship). Students in the event management major must have a total of 9 credit hours between HFT 3941 and elective requirements. Students may complete additional credit hours (up to 12) and use up to 6 of those credits as substitutes for elective requirements. This means that if 9 hours are put towards HFT 3941, 0 hours of electives are required under major coursework.

Major Coursework (31 hours)

*Required Work Experience
Students must complete at least 1,000 hours of work experience in the hospitality industry. The work experience must be completed at the post-secondary level. Students must register for HFT 4941 (Field Study in Hospitality Administration) in their final semester or in the semester in which they will complete the 1,000 hours.

Students are required to complete at least 3 credit hours of Management Internship (HFT 3941r) as part of their work experience.

Majors in event management must have a total of 9 credit hours between HFT 3941 and elective requirements. Students can complete additional credit hours of HFT 3941 and use them as substitutes for elective requirements.

Not all electives are offered every semester/year.

Full List of Electives

**Students may not pursue a minor in hospitality management if they are pursuing a major in hospitality & tourism management or a major in global club management & leadership.

^†In addition to the HFT / LEI electives offered, includes any approved courses across the university.

Mapping
Mapping is FSU’s academic advising and monitoring system. Academic progress is monitored each Fall and Spring semester to ensure that students are on course to earn their degree in a timely fashion. Transfer students must meet mapping guidelines to be accepted into their majors. You may view the map for this major here.

Additional Information/Requirements

1. Event Management majors must complete 1,000 hours of work experience in the event industry at the post-secondary level. Students must report hours to the DCH Career Services Coordinator and register in HFT 4941: Work Experience in the semester that they will complete all 1,000 work hours.
2. Students are required to complete an Internship(s) for academic credit (HFT 3941) through the Dedman College as part of their work experience. At least 3 credit hours must be earned to fulfill the academic internship requirement. The hours worked during the Internship(s) will also count toward the required 1,000 hours of work experience. For further information about Internships, please contact the Internship Director at the Dedman College of Hospitality, Danielle DiBattista (dibattista@dedman.fsu.edu).
3. In addition to the requirements outlined above, each student must complete all University-wide requirements for graduation. These requirements include CoreFSU requirements, the summer school requirement, the FSU residency requirement, and total hours requirements.
4. Students needing elective hours to satisfy the University 120 total hours requirement are encouraged to take additional courses from the list of hospitality electives that are taught in the Dedman College beyond the semester hours required.
5. Not all event management courses are taught every semester. It is crucial that students work with their Dedman College academic advisor to plan their future course schedules to ensure timely degree completion.
6. The college offers several international opportunities for students including study abroad, global exchanges, and international internships. Students can learn more at: dedman.fsu.edu/international.
7. Students must not enroll in any course at another institution without first receiving approval from the Dedman College of Hospitality. Once enrolled at FSU, students should plan to take their Hospitality courses at FSU. Any exception to this policy must be approved in advance by the Dedman College. Transfer of upper-level Hospitality courses completed prior to enrolling at FSU must be from other 4-year, accredited institutions. These courses must be approved for course substitution by the Dedman College upon entering FSU.
8. For information about Dedman College Scholarships, visit here.

Salary Information:
For more information visit the National Association of Colleges and Employers or the Occupational Outlook Handbook provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Representative Job Titles:
Event Manager, Conference Services Manager, Festival or Program Director, Experiential Marketing Manager, Promotions and Events Coordinator, Catering and Events Director, Destination Events Manager, Wedding Planner, Development Events Specialist, Fan Engagement Coordinator

Representative Employers:
Hotels/Resorts, Conference Centers, Convention and Visitor Bureaus/Destination Marketing Organizations, Wedding Planning/Design Companies, Nonprofit Organizations and Organizations, Private Clubs, Sports Arenas and Stadiums, Corporations