The minor introduces students to the aspects of planning, funding, marketing and managing of meetings and events in business, corporate, and non-profit settings. Meeting, convention, and event planners organize a variety of events, including weddings, educational conferences, business conventions, sporting events, and community festivals.
Students in the Hospitality and Tourism degree program may not declare the Meeting and Event Management minor.
Required Courses - Semester Hours: 6
HTM 2700
The Hospitality Industry. (3 credits)
HTM 2784
Hospitality Sales and Service. (3 credits)
Minor Electives - Choose 12 semester hours (4 courses) from:
HTM 3700
Wedding Events Management. (3 credits)
HTM 3740
Professional Hospitality Meeting Management. (3 credits)
HTM 4320
Destination Management. (3 credits)
HTM 4340
Conventions and Trade Shows. (3 credits)
CMN 3950
Conference and Event Planning. (3 credits)
KSR 3320
Festivals and Special Events. (3 credits)
BUS 2750
Business Law. (3 credits)
BUS 3970
Study Abroad. (1 to 15 credits)
(Credits: 1-6)
GEO 3620
Geography of Tourism. (3 credits)
BUS 3010
Principles of Management. (3 credits)
Information sourced from the 2026-2027 EIU Undergraduate Catalog.
