Certificate in Event Planning - Continuing Education

Certificate in Event Planning

Upon successfully completing this course, students will understand: the structure of successful event planning, best practices, and become proficient at coordinating special events (i.e. large-scale social celebrations, corporate events, and banquets).

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Description:

This 30-hour hands-on program is designed for those interested in learning about event planning and the event industry. Students will acquire in-depth knowledge about event planning and develop a customized toolkit they can apply for every event they will manage in the future.

Details:

• Event blueprint
• Risk management
• Social media marketing
• Financial planning
• Entrepreneurship<

• People Interested in starting their own events planning business.
• Any person who is interested in working in the events planning industry.
• People Interested in planning theirs or their family and friends' events.

No prerequisites required.

Ms. Massiel Muñoz, MBA

Massiel Muñoz has more than 12 years of experience in hospitality business. She has worked with a diverse group of corporations such as Pack Expo, Samsung Group, Varsity Spirit, and Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). In 2018, she presented an Event Planners Network session during the regional conference of the Association of College Union International (ACUI). Ms. Muñoz is passionate about logistics and the service industry. She has a Bachelor's in Hospitality Management from The University of North Texas and a Master of Business Administration from The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley.

Note: If you are applying for the Continuing Education Private Loan to cover the registration fee for a non-credit continuing education program, then please use the UTRGV Continuing Education School Code: 003599. The loan amount you note in the application cannot exceed the open enrollment fee noted on our website. Books will NOT be included in the loan amount. The minimum for the loans must be $500.00. Some service charges may apply.

*The only loan provider PEWD accepts is Sallie Mae*

Please email pewd@utrgv.edu once you have been approved so we may certify your loan.

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