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Plan Exceptional Events, Build Your Future
The Event Management major prepares you for a dynamic career in conferences, festivals, weddings, sports events, corporate meetings and large‑scale community gatherings. Our curriculum covers event planning and coordination, marketing and promotion, budgeting and financial management, and the use of technology in event management. You’ll work with industry professionals through internships and real projects to gain practical experience.
Hands-On Learning
Gain at least 1,000 hours of industry work experience with a minimum of 250 hours in an approved internship
Professional Preparation
Complete core courses in hospitality financial analysis, leadership & ethics, integrated marketing and a management internship
Career Ready
Enter roles such as event manager, conference services manager, festival director, experiential marketing manager and catering & events coordinator
Admission & Degree Requirements
- Completion of at least 52 semester hours and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00
- Successful completion of General Education English and Math courses
- Major program of study consists of 43 credit hours including core and major coursework
- Must complete at least 1,000 hours of work experience in the event or hospitality industry
- At least 3 credit hours of HFT 3941 Management Internship are required
International students seeking F‑1 visa sponsorship should note that FSU is not yet authorized to enroll F‑1 students in the bachelor’s degree in Event Management. To view a full list of admission and degree requirements, visit the event management major webpage.
Internships & Work Experience
Real‑world experiences are integral to your success. Work experience can be completed in hotels, restaurants, private clubs, event companies, theme parks and more. At least 250 hours must be in an approved internship providing exposure to multiple positions and a management shadowing component. Our industry partners include top brands in hospitality and events, offering opportunities to build your résumé while you study.
From Our Students
Event management is a completely unique beast that requires a specific blend of crisis management, vendor relations, and endurance. A degree focused specifically on this discipline will give students an unbelievable head start in their careers.
–Cassie sessler
Dedman's foundation is about anticipating needs and keeping your composure when things go wrong. You graduate with a built-in hospitality mindset that keeps you grounded. This new degree takes that and applies it directly to the logistics of event production.
–Luke Askeland
Program Highlights
Dynamic Curriculum
Learn event marketing, budgeting, technology and coordination from experienced faculty and industry leaders
Global Opportunities
Participate in study abroad, global exchanges and international internships through Dedman’s international programs
Industry Connections
Meet recruiters at career and internship expos and network with guest speakers from top hospitality organizations