Program Overview

Event Design & Experience Management Degree

Overview

The Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management at UNT offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Event Design and Experience Management. This program prepares students for an exciting career in event management and design.

Program Details

• Program Type: Major
• Format: On Campus
• Estimated Time to Complete: 4 years
• Credit Hours: 120

Marketable Skills

• Critical thinking
• Oral and written communication
• Teamwork
• How to collect, analyze, and interpret data
• Strategic management

Program Highlights

• The only event/experience-related BS degree in Texas
• Earn event-related certifications
• Learn innovative event technology/software
• Explore the event industry through various study tours and experiences
• Create real-life events in class
• Connect with event industry leaders and organizations

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers such as:

• Entrepreneur: wedding planner, event planner, trade show planner
• Hospitality: conference center manager, catering sales manager, special events manager
• Government: tourism officer, project coordinator, outdoor activities manager, community relations manager, charity fundraiser
• Corporate: marketing executive, public relations officer, sales promotion executive
• and many more...

Course Examples

• Convention and Event Management (3 hrs)
• Entertainment and Experiences in Hospitality and Events (3 hrs)
• Strategic Event Design (3 hrs)
• Introduction to International Sustainable Tourism (3 hrs)
• Introduction to Global Event Management (3 hrs)

Related Programs

• Event Management Certificate
• Consumer Experience Management Degree
• Hospitality Management Degree

Department and College

• Department of Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management
• College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism

Location

• Chilton Hall, Room 331
• 1155 Union Circle, Denton, Texas