Our major is uniquely positioned in the Nido Qubein School of Communication and provides students with a comprehensive, experiential-based event management bachelor’s degree. Our program allows students to develop essential soft skills and industry-specific knowledge through project-based learning, creative industry partnerships, internships, volunteer work, and access to High Point University’s new state-of-the-art Qubein Arena and Conference Center.
Event Management Program
Event Management Program
One University Parkway High Point, NC 27268
Faculty and Staff
Faculty and Staff
Chair, Sport, Event, and Hospitality Management Department Associate Professor of Sport Management
Assistant Professor of Event Management
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Our required courses include 54 credit hours to be completed in our major. Please click on each of the courses to discover more!
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Course Requirements 2022/2023
Bachelor of Arts in Event Management
Bachelor of Arts in Event Management
Degree Requirements | Credits |
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Major Requirements | 54 |
University Core Requirements | 36-44 |
Electives | 30-38 |
Total | 128 |
Minor in Event Management
Minor in Event Management
Minor Requirements | Credits |
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Course Requirements | 20 |
Total | 20 |
Requirements for B.A. in Event Management
Requirements for B.A. in Event Management
Course | Course Title | Credits |
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COM 1110 | Human Communication | 4 |
COM 1113 | Graphic Software Packages | 2 |
EMG 1200 | Introduction to Experiential Event Management | 4 |
EMG 1400 | Event Planning and Evaluation | 4 |
EMG 2200 | Networking and Professional Development in Event Management | 2 |
EMG 2300 | Event Operations | 4 |
EMG 2400 | Event Financial Resources Management | 4 |
EMG 3200 | Experiential Services Marketing and Sponsorship | 4 |
EMG 3300 | Administration of Festivals and Events | 4 |
3500/WGS 3550 | Events for a Diverse Society | 4 |
EMG 3600 | The Management of Risk and Legal Issues in Events | 4 |
EMG 4300 | Principles of Event Experience Design | 4 |
EMG 4400 | Senior Seminar in Event Management | 4 |
EMG 4811 | Internship in Event Management | 4 |
Select 2 credits from the following list of courses: | ||
EMG 2010 | Meeting and Conference Planning | 2 |
EMG 2020 | Fairs and Festivals | 2 |
EMG 2881/3881/4881 | Special Topics | 1-4 |
EMG 4816 | Internship 2 | 2 |
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Requirements for Minor in Event Management
Requirements for Minor in Event Management
Course | Course Title | Credits |
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EMG 1200 | Introduction to Experiential Event Management | 4 |
EMG 1400 | Event Planning and Evaluation | 4 |
EMG 2300 | Event Operations | 4 |
Select 8 credits from the following list of courses: | ||
EMG 2400 | Event Financial Resources Management | 4 |
EMG 3200 | Experiential Services Marketing and Sponsorship | 4 |
EMG 3300 | Administration of Festivals and Events | 4 |
EMG/WGS 3500 | Events for a Diverse Society | 4 |
EMG 4300 | Principles of Event Experience Design | 4 |
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Career Opportunities
The Event Management major prepares students for exciting, impactful and satisfying careers as special event planners, meeting and convention coordinators, banquet services manager, community festival and concert promoters, sport and hallmark event directors, hospitality or wedding venue managers and sales managers, event marketing account executives, member or client engagement manager, visitor or guest experience manager, creative services, corporate hospitality and many other positions working in the public, non-profit, corporate, and government event sectors.
You might become a social life-cycle special event planner producing weddings, reunions, anniversaries, and galas, or work in the tourism, travel, hospitality field managing venues or coordinating experiences. If working as a meeting planner or maybe producing conferences, conventions, expositions, or trade shows is your thing, then this is a great major. Those interested in community, cultural, music, holiday, and hallmark festivals as well as event marketing, sports events, award shows, or non-profit fundraising events need look no farther.
You might become a social life-cycle special event planner producing weddings, reunions, anniversaries, and galas, or work in the tourism, travel, hospitality field managing venues or coordinating experiences. If working as a meeting planner or maybe producing conferences, conventions, expositions, or trade shows is your thing, then this is a great major. Those interested in community, cultural, music, holiday, and hallmark festivals as well as event marketing, sports events, award shows, or non-profit fundraising events need look no farther.
- Event Coordinator, Quaintance-Weaver Restaurants and Hotels (Print Works Bistro), Greensboro, NC
- Coordinator of University Events, High Pont University, High Point, NC
- Student Alumni Engagement Coordinator, High Point University, High Point, NC
- Event Supervisor, High Point Country Club, High Point, NC
- Project Coordinator, Leslie Mastin Events, Suffolk County, NY
- Senior Guest Relations Coordinator, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
- MSB Operations Voyager, Marriott International, Charlotte, NC
- Special Events Coordinator, NASCAR, Oviedo, FL
- Public Event Specialist, Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens, Charlotte, NC
- Catering and Hospitality Assistant, ArtsQuest, Bethlehem, PA
- Membership & Event Assistant, Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington, Washington, DC
- Community Coordinator, Venture X, Charlotte, NC
- Private Events Coordinator, Brier Creek Country Club, Apex, NC
- Event Marketing Manager, National Conference Services, Columbia, MD
- Event Sales Coordinator, SPIN, Boston, MA
- Event Manager, Liberty Bowl (Simmons Bank) Memorial Stadium, Memphis, TN
- Meetings and Events Coordinator, Corporate Dimensions LTD, Philadelphia, PA
- Experience Manager, at Red Hat Amphitheater for Live Nation Entertainment, Raleigh, NC
Student Outcomes
- Event Coordinator, Quaintance-Weaver Restaurants and Hotels (Print Works Bistro), Greensboro, NC
- Coordinator of University Events, High Pont University, High Point, NC
- Student Alumni Engagement Coordinator, High Point University, High Point, NC
- Event Supervisor, High Point Country Club, High Point, NC
- Project Coordinator, Leslie Mastin Events, Suffolk County, NY
- Senior Guest Relations Coordinator, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
- MSB Operations Voyager, Marriott International, Charlotte, NC
- Special Events Coordinator, NASCAR, Oviedo, FL
- Public Event Specialist, Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens, Charlotte, NC
- Catering and Hospitality Assistant, ArtsQuest, Bethlehem, PA
- Membership & Event Assistant, Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington, Washington, DC
- Community Coordinator, Venture X, Charlotte, NC
- Private Events Coordinator, Brier Creek Country Club, Apex, NC
- Event Marketing Manager, National Conference Services, Columbia, MD
- Event Sales Coordinator, SPIN, Boston, MA
- Event Manager, Liberty Bowl (Simmons Bank) Memorial Stadium, Memphis, TN
- Meetings and Events Coordinator, Corporate Dimensions LTD, Philadelphia, PA
- Experience Manager, at Red Hat Amphitheater for Live Nation Entertainment, Raleigh, NC
Study Abroad
At High Point University, our emphasis on global perspectives is designed to provide students with opportunities to enhance their international awareness and to develop their cross-cultural communication skills. Study abroad is strongly encouraged as a part of this emphasis on global studies. With a variety of extraordinary options at some of the most prestigious universities in the world, students at High Point University are encouraged to study abroad as early as the summer after their freshman year. Employers are looking for more than just a degree; they want well-rounded individuals who have familiarity with diverse cultures, special skills, and knowledge of the world around them.