Program Overview

LCL.00: Show and Event Management

About this Program

Successful events are powered by effective organization, communication and experienced personnel. Become a versatile and successful professional in the show and event management industry with our 12-month program. Not only will you be able to coordinate festivals, conferences, trade shows, corporate events, concerts, weddings and parties, you’ll have the opportunity to develop practical skills through an internship. This will also enable you to expand your network and build relevant knowledge to enable you to take the first step into the events industry.

Program Details

• Location: Montreal
• Intakes: September
• Duration: 12 Months (45 Weeks) Number of weeks does not include breaks and holidays.
• Delivery: Full-time – Campus
• Language: French and English
• Class Time: Evening Time (Hours are subject to change)
• Credential: Diploma
• Tuition Fees: For our competitive tuition amount after scholarship, please visit our "Scholarships & Grants" page.

Key Facts

• Program in French - September
• Program in English - September
• ACS (Attestation of College Studies)

Program Overview

Term 1

• Introduction to Event Management – 45 hours
• Concert Planning and Logistics – 45 hours
• Accounting Concepts – 45 hours
• Media Promotion and Communication – 45 hours

Term 2

• Business Administration – 45 hours
• Event Marketing – 45 hours
• Event Coordination – 45 hours
• Venue Management – 45 hours

Term 3

• Legal Aspects for Event Planners – 45 hours
• Supervision of Employees and Volunteers – 45 hours
• Event Planning Internship – 90 hours

Skills and Competencies

Throughout your studies, you’ll develop the capabilities to:

• Plan, manage and coordinate logistics for an event.
• Plan and execute the marketing and promotion of an event.
• Hire, train and supervise support staff.
• Ensure compliance with various laws and regulations.
• Negotiate service agreements.
• Organize the production and logistics of concerts for musicians.
• Modify and adapt décor elements and design of venues to suit the theme of an event.
• Develop a professional network within the event industry.
• Effectively navigate the event industry.
• Understand and implement career development activities.

Career Outlook

Our graduates pursue successful careers in the following roles:

• Concert promoter
• Corporate meeting planner
• Event coordinator
• Event marketing planner and coordinator
• Event operations manager
• Event planner (corporate, conferences, tradeshows, fundraising events, etc.)
• Party planner (bachelorette/bachelor parties, birthday parties, etc.)