Event Planning Minor

Department of Communications
Location: Music and Mass Communication, 165
Phone: 931-221-7378
Website: http://comm.apsu.edu/

This minor will prepare students to assume leadership roles within the industry. It will offer in-depth knowledge of event planning as well as event execution. In addition, students will will get hands-on experience working with other professionals in the industry.

This minor is most closely linked to students with concentrations in Public Relations or Corporate Communication. The Public Relations and Corporate Communication industry is growing and many available job opportunities will require employees to work in event planning. These portions of the industry include: conventions, meetings, special events, fundraisers, community events, advertising rallies, campaign functions, etc.

Required Courses

COMM 1200 - Introduction to Mass Communication 3
or
COMM 1110 - Media and Social Institutions 3
COMM 1900 - Introduction to Event Planning 3
COMM 3750 - Event Planning: Risk Management 3
COMM 3915 - Advanced Event Planning 3
Select three (3) courses from the list below
COMM 1400 - Introduction to Public Relations 3
COMM 2090 - Interpersonal Communication 3
COMM 3420 - Principles of Social Media 3
COMM 3770 - Social Media Tactics 3
CULA 2250 - Professional Catering 3
HOSP 3800 - Hospitality Administration Strategies 3
HOSP 3810 - Information Technology in Hospitality 3
HOSP 3840 - Restaurant Management 3
HOSP 3850 - Hospitality and Tourism Marketing 3
HOSP 3860 - Introduction to Tourism Management 3

Event Planning Minor

Required Courses

Total Hours 21