Hospitality - Event Management
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
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| Type | Diploma, College |
| Nominal duration | 2 years, includes 1 work placement |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | EV211 |
| Tuition fee | CA$17,589 per year The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$375 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$75) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents):
Note: This program is available for conditional offer if the applicant meets all academic requirements other than English. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English For direct admission, if English is not your first language, OR you did not complete a minimum of two years of full-time study at the secondary school level in an English language school system in a country where English is considered the primary language or the primary language of instruction and evaluation is English, with acceptable grades in all English courses, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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Overview
Humber’s Hospitality – Event Management diploma program offers you the knowledge, practical experience, industry exposure and professional certification necessary to embark on an exciting and successful career as an event planning professional.
Our program provides comprehensive learning and training opportunities aimed at assisting students prepare for and transition to valued positions in the event industry including:
- on-site event management experience
- guest lectures from industry professionals
- field trips to local events and elite GTA event venues
- networking at industry conferences
- case studies to broaden knowledge of planning events locally, nationally and internationally
In the first semester of the program, you get immediate experience on campus working at a high profile event. And for the next two years, you will be thoroughly immersed in the world of special events via networking, volunteering and event execution opportunities. Students will be working in The Humber Room restaurant live lab for a full semester. Essential skills will be taught to prepare students for many different types of events.
Work Placement
Work experience is integral to developing a diverse and successful career in the event management profession. In this program, you will participate in a comprehensive seven-week work placement experience (280 hours) in your final semester before graduation. While on work placement, you will apply the knowledge and skills you have learned in the classroom to real event work in the field, network, and develop professional connections and relationships you will carry with you throughout your career.
Career opportunities
Launch yourself into a fast-paced and exciting career of leading teams, managing logistics and executing events! Statistics Canada projects steady growth across the Canadian special event industry over the next five years. Potential jobs in the event management industry include planning:
- festivals and concerts
- weddings and milestone events
- conferences and meetings
- exotic incentive travel programs
You may also be interested in working for an event venue such as a hotel or an event supplier such as an audio-visual production company. Whichever route you choose, Humber’s program opens doors for you in this growing industry.
Professional Accreditations & Recognition
Ontario Tourism Education Corporation (OTEC)
Qualified students have the opportunity to earn the Ontario Tourism Education Corporation (OTEC) Service Excellence Certificate.
Prud’homme Level 1 Beer Certification
Qualified students have the opportunity to earn the Prud’homme Level 1 Beer Certification.
Smart Serve Ontario
Qualified students have the opportunity to earn the Smart Serve Ontario Responsible Alcohol Beverage Service training and certification.
(TrainCan – (BASICS.fst®)
Qualified students have the opportunity to earn the (TrainCan – (BASICS.fst®) Food Safety and Sanitation certification.
Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)
Qualified students have the opportunity to earn the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Certification.
Additional requirements and/or costs may apply.
Note: The requirements for licensure are determined by the granting body, which is independent from Humber College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.