University of Technology, Jamaica
Excellence Through Knowledge

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

The Events Planning and Management Certificate Programme seeks to employ an interdisciplinary approach which focuses on classroom student centered and experiential learning. The graduates of this program will contribute immediately to the workplace. They will demonstrate awareness of the importance of professionalism, business ethics, be well rounded, creative and flexible in meeting the needs of a diverse clientele.

PROGRAMME GOALS

The goal of this programme is to produce graduates at the certificate level who will exhibit skills and competencies which will afford them the opportunity to function as assistants to supervisors and managers in events planning. Job opportunities for graduates from this programme could include assistant to the entertainment supervisor/manager, assistant to the corporate meeting planner, assistant to the events coordinator/manager and assistant to the wedding planner/coordinator.

The programme is designed to:

• Instruct current industry employees responsible for planning and managing   events in the skills necessary for successful meetings and events.

• Produce certificate graduates with the required knowledge, skills and competencies to assist in planning events.

• Provide skilled human resources for an emerging market.

• Produce flexible graduates capable of properly

  functioning and fulfilling professional roles in the

  growing industry of events planning and management.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

Graduates of the certificate programme will gain the necessary skills to efficiently execute their duties within organizations; especially those focused on events planning and management.

Upon successful completion of this programme graduates should be able to:

•  Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in the area of events planning and   management  

•  Assist with the planning of events

•  Demonstate efficiency and accuracy in completing Events Orders

•  Event Orders and/or EO' S-Event Orders

• Utilize effective oral and written communication skills in assisting with the planning and management of events.

• Function as a competent liaison with clients as it relates to events

PROGRAMME DESIGN

This is a two years part-time, year-round modular designed programme. The four (4) modules will have an estimated time frame of 36 weeks for completion of classes plus a ten (10) week internship. Courses will be offered in the evenings throughout the year in sequence. Individuals desirous of taking SELECTED courses may do so for personal/professional development and will receive a “Certificate of Participation.” Students taking selected courses for Personal/Professional development will not be required to take examinations. However, a” Certificate of Participation” will only be awarded to students who have attended a minimum of 50% of classes.

A certificate of “Certification in Events Planning and Management,” will only be given after the successful completion (course work and examinations) of the entire 39-credit Programme in sequence and the 400-hour required internship. It is preferable that this internship takes place immediately after completion of classes. This specialised internship is required although students have worked in the industry. Work experience WILL NOT be allowed to substitute for the internship. Students taking courses for “Certification” will qualify to be placed for the internship after they have successfully completed a minimum of three (3) modules. “Certificate of Participation” students will not be required to do an internship and thus will not be placed.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Job opportunities for graduates from this program could include assistant to the entertainment supervisor/manager, assistant to the corporate meeting planner, assistant to the events coordinator/manager and, assistant to the wedding planner/coordinator.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must have

• Three (3) C.X.C. subjects at the General Proficiency Level passes at the general proficiency level at either grades I, II or III (as of June 1998) or its equivalent. Subjects must include English Language and Mathematics

• Pass an admissions interview

• Have a minimum of three years full-time experience in the hospitality and tourism industry

PROGRAMME GOALS & OBJECTIVES

Upon successful completion of this programme graduates should be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in the area of events planning and management;

• Assist with the planning of events.

• Demonstrate efficiency and accuracy in completing BEO’S-Banquet Event Orders and/or EO’S-Event Orders.

• Utilize effective oral and written communication skills in the assisting of the planning and management of events

• Function as a competent liaison with clients as it relates to events

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

Detailed Programme Structure