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Department of Hospitality Management

Convention, Meeting, and Event Management Track

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The mission of the convention, meeting, and event management track at Kansas State University is to prepare students for professional careers in event management by providing theory-based instruction and practical experience. Students will gain valuable involvement in the industry to prepare them with necessary tools and knowledge for future success.

Why Choose the Convention, Meeting, and Event Management Track

In convention, meeting, and event management, you will have the opportunity to engage in exciting career settings all over the world in a variety of contexts. The field of hospitality management is growing and dynamic, offering exciting career options worldwide. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that there will be a 33 percent increase in jobs for meeting, event, and convention planners by the year 2022.

Internships

Each student in the convention, meeting, and event management track has the opportunity to increase their real-world experience in the industry through immersive professional internships throughout the world. Here are some examples of internships that students in the program have completed:events 2

Production Intern, AMC Theatre Support Center Leawood, Kansas) 

Banquet Captain, Kansas City Marriott (Kansas City, Missouri)

Event Coordination, Shiny Projects (London, United Kingdom)

Convention Intern, Planet Comicon (Overland Park, Kansas)

Banquet and Wedding Event Planner, Lotte Hotel (Seoul, Korea)

Sales/Conference Intern,The Broadmoor(Colorado Springs, Colorado)

Assistant Event Intern, Jackson Family Wines (Santa Rosa, California)

Corporate Events Intern, Chicago History Museum (Chicago, Illinois) 

Required Track Curriculum Classes and Course Descriptions

HM 230 - Issues in Tourism

An overview of the history and implications of travel and tourism focusing on the understanding of tourism from the perspectives of travelers and communities, while identifying tourism’s economic, socio-cultural, and environmental impacts.

HM 340 - Contemporary Issues in Controlled Beverages

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The study of historic, social, ethical, physiological, and legal issues relating to alcoholic beverage service and use in contemporary America with emphasis on responsible and knowledgeable service of beer, wine, and spirits in hospitality operations.

HM 424 - Hospitality Marketing and Sales 

Application of marketing principles to lodging, foodservice, and tourism industry through analysis of marketing mix, marketing strategies, and sales techniques.

HM 663: Convention, Meeting, and Event Management Systems

A capstone course in convention, meeting and event management that focuses on the management, analysis and evaluation of conventions, meetings and events. Emphasis will be placed on strategic planning, budgeting, contract negotiation, vendor selection, evaluation and ethical issues.

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