Why Minor in Event Management and Design at MC?

The Event Management and Design minor prepares students with the knowledge and skills to organize effective events for a wide variety of audiences. You will learn about planning, logistics, budgeting, marketing, and leadership in the context of creating meaningful experiences. This minor pairs well with a wide variety of majors from business and marketing to fine arts to outdoor studies and tourism.

Associate Professor of Finance
Dr. Sarah Clinton
Associate Professor of Finance
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Associate Professor in Management
Dr. L. Gabie Kerr
Associate Professor in Management
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The Minor in Event Management and Design will consist of a minimum of 18 hours in business and related fields.

Required courses include

Minor and Minor-Related Courses

BUS 120: Introduction to Hospitality and the Customer Experience (3 hrs)
BUS 201: Principles of Management (3 hrs)
BUS 250: Introduction to Event Planning and Management (3 hrs)
BUS 337: Internship in Business - Hospitality and Regional Identity (3 hrs)

One course from the following:

BUS 220: Quantitative Problem Solving for Business (3 hrs)
BUS 324: Hospitality and Regional Identity through Food and Beverages (3 hrs)

One course from the following:

BUS 242: Marketing (3 hrs)
DSN 123: Design 1 (4 hrs)
OST 103: Introduction to Sustainable Tourism (3 hrs)
THT 211: Stagecraft (3 hrs)

Students majoring in Hospitality and Regional Identity may not minor in Event Management and Design.

In addition to required courses for majors and minors, Maryville College students take classes in the Maryville Curriculum, a core program of general education. Consisting of 51 credit hours, the Maryville Curriculum ensures that students see their major in a wider context and develop the basic communication, quantitative, and critical thinking skills that are needed for success in college and career.

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