Humber’s Hospitality - Event Management diploma program provides you with the knowledge, skills, practical experience, industry exposure and professional certifications necessary to embark on an exciting and successful career as an event management professional.

The program provides comprehensive learning and training opportunities to prepare students for valued positions in the event industry including:

• catering co-ordinators and managers
• event designers
• event marketers
• event venue managers
• in-person and virtual event coordinators and managers
• incentive trip and event coordinators and managers
• on-site logistics staff
• production staff
• proposal writers
• wedding planners
• virtual, personal or hybrid event planners

In the first semester of the program, you learn the foundational aspects of event management and gain immediate industry experience through interacting with industry professionals and working at/participating in several events. 

For the next three semesters, you will be thoroughly immersed in the world of event management by building on your foundational knowledge, gaining hands-on experience through attending and working at events, interacting with industry professionals, planning and executing events, and completing an industry internship. 

The essential skills taught prepare students to be successful in their event career area of choice.

Work Placement

Work experience is integral to developing a diverse and successful career in the event management profession. 

In this program, you will participate in a comprehensive placement experience (160 hours) in your final semester.

• Academic/Official Transcripts
• Proof of English Language Proficiency
• Passport or Visa Documents

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
  • Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)
  • Three Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above

India:

• All India Senior School Certificate/Higher Secondary School Certificate
• Year 12 State Board Exams
• With a minimum grade of 70 or above in required program subjects.

China:

• The National Senior High School Examination with a minimum grade of 65% or C in relevant subjects (School Leaving Certificate).
• Graduation Certificate awarded by senior (upper) middle school; may be academic or vocationally oriented with a minimum of C or 65% in relevant subjects.
• Matriculation Examination with a minimum mark of 490.

Iran:

• Diplom-Metevaseth/National High School Diploma with a minimum grade of 12 in required program subjects