Career Opportunities
A degree in Event Management will prepare you for a variety of careers in an industry that grew over 40% in the last decade (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and has been ranked by both US News & World Report and Money Magazine on their lists fields with top job opportunities.
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.
Our major is uniquely positioned as a leisure services-based management program housed in the School of Communication. The curriculum combines event management courses, core communication courses, research projects, independent studies, volunteer opportunities, practicums, and internships that give you the knowledge and industry experience to successfully start your career.
The Event Management Department also offers minors in both event and hospitality management that compliment several majors at High Point University.
Before the Coronavirus nearly half of all 2020 graduates had jobs already lined up and ready to go in March. While many of these plans have been put on hold, we know when things recover, they will all have eventful futures.
- Concierge
- Professional Internships
- Project Specialist
- Community Events Staff
- Event Sales Manager
- Event & Catering Sales Manager
- Event & Program Manager
- Event Specialist
- Event and Banquet Director
- Conference Coordinator
- Event Marketer
- School Admissions
- Associate Project Manager
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Event Manager/Coordinator
Student Outcomes
READ MORE INTERNSHIP PROFILES Name: Peyton Carrington Hometown: Wake Forest, North Carolina Year: Class of 2021 Major: Event management with a minor in marketing Internship: Carrington joined the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX), which is a fellowship funded by the German Bundestag and U.S. Department of State that annually provides 75 American…
Madison Ryan
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
With another Commencement behind us, High Point University graduates will be commencing prestigious career paths around the world at Fortune 500 companies, international service programs, public school systems, top-tier law, medical and graduate school programs, and many other esteemed organizations thanks to their journey at HPU. Here’s a glimpse of one extraordinary senior from the…
Rose Stanas
LaBelle Winery
Name: Rose Stanas Hometown: Bedford, New Hampshire Major: Event management with minors in business administration and fashion merchandising Post-graduation plans: Stanas joins LaBelle Winery, where she will be responsible for executing a wide range of events including weddings, bridal parties, wine tastings and corporate events. Her other responsibilities include, managing staff, ensuring efficient flow, resolving…
Sydney Feiss
Conference Board
With another successful commencement behind us, High Point University seniors have kicked-off prestigious career paths around the world at Fortune 500 companies, international service programs, public school systems, top-tier law, medical and graduate school programs, and many other esteemed organizations thanks to their journey at HPU. Here’s a glimpse of one extraordinary senior from the…
Shannon Vinci
Wind Creek Bethlehem Casino
Name: Shannon Vinci Hometown: Sewell, New Jersey Year: Class of 2021 Major: Event management Internship: Vinci acted as the brand marketing intern for Wind Creek Bethlehem Casino in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. In her role, she assisted in rebranding the company. How HPU helped you get there: “In my two years at HPU, I have learned the…
Alexa Maldonado
Ben & Jerry's
Name: Alexa Maldonado Hometown: Brooklyn, New York Year: Class of 2021 Major: Event management with a minor in marketing Internship: Maldonado is interning with Ben & Jerry’s as a marketing and sales coordinator in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She is in charge of managing new and existing catering partner relations by creating a database for…
With another successful commencement behind us, High Point University seniors have kicked-off prestigious career paths around the world at Fortune 500 companies, international service programs, public school systems, top-tier law, medical and graduate school programs, and many other esteemed organizations thanks to their journey at HPU. Here’s a glimpse of one extraordinary senior from the…
With another successful commencement behind us, High Point University seniors have kicked-off prestigious career paths around the world at Fortune 500 companies, international service programs, public school systems, top-tier law, medical and graduate school programs, and many other esteemed organizations thanks to their journey at HPU. Here’s a glimpse of one extraordinary senior from the…
Name: Natalie Ringham Hometown: Edina, Minnesota Year: Class of 2020 Major: Event management Internship: As the summer intern for RBC Wealth Management in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Ringham is creating a social media plan for the financial advisors; including content curation, developing posts and scheduling. She will be working with a supervisor and interns in various departments….
With another successful Commencement behind us, recent High Point University graduates are kicking off prestigious career paths around the world at Fortune 500 companies, international service programs, public school systems, top-tier law, medical and graduate school programs, and many other esteemed organizations thanks to their journey at HPU. Here’s a glimpse of one extraordinary senior…
- Concierge
- Professional Internships
- Project Specialist
- Community Events Staff
- Event Sales Manager
- Event & Catering Sales Manager
- Event & Program Manager
- Event Specialist
- Event and Banquet Director
- Conference Coordinator
- Event Marketer
- School Admissions
- Associate Project Manager
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Event Manager/Coordinator
