Event Management

Minor in Event Management

Racing Rudolph Event

The minor in Event Management will prepare students for exciting and challenging careers in event management, including wedding planning and organizing for corporate, sports, private and community events. They will explore all facets of the events industry in the quickly changing post-pandemic marketplace.

Required Electives (Choose 2 courses)
COURSE CR COURSE CR
HRTM B110 – Introduction to Hospitality Industry 3 HRTM B201 – Introduction to Sport and Event Management 3
HRTM B210 – Introduction to Event Management 3 HRTM B345 – Festival and Community Event Planning 3
HRTM B240 – Event Promotion 3 HRTM B350 – Wedding and Special Event Management 3
HRTM B330 – Quality Evaluation and Management for Hospitality 3 HRTM B357 – Hotel, Restaurant and Travel Law 3
  HRTM B364 – Conference and Meeting 3
Total Required 12 Total Electives 6

Concentration in Event Management

The addition of an optional concentration in Event Management for Hospitality, Resort and Tourism Management students will allow those interested in event management-related careers to tailor their education and strengthen the skills they will need for work in the competitive events industry.

Students will choose 5 courses (15 credits) from the following selection:

  • HRTM B201 – Introduction to Sport and Event Management
  • HRTM B210 – Introduction to Event Management
  • HRTM B240 – Event Promotion
  • HRTM B330 – Quality Evaluation and Management for Hospitality
  • HRTM B345 – Festival and Community Event Planning
  • HRTM B350 – Wedding and Special Event Management
  • HRTM B364 – Conference and Meeting Planning

Sandsharks at the Rec

Finnigan at the 2019 Bluffton Christmas Parade

Get your photo taken and meet with USCB’s mascot, Finnegan! Local kids and their parents can participate in "Sand Sharks at the Rec" on December 10th and 11th by signing up below. This fun event produced by USCB students will take place from 3-5pm at the Hilton Head Island Rec Center, 20 Wilborn Rd, Hilton Head Island. There are only 50 spots available per night, so sign up now!

Children will have the opportunity to take a photo with Santa and Finnegan and participate in a variety of fun crafts and activities!

This event is brought to you by members of the "Introduction to Event Management” [HRTMB210] class!