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undergraduate

Degree

Diploma in Event Planning

Course code: #SEP2

undergraduate

Degree

Diploma in Event Planning

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $15,628 CAD

  • Application fee

    $100 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Highlights
Capstone Project
Co-op
Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Winter-January Ongoing Ongoing
Fall-September 01-February-2023 2023-02-01
Fall-September Ongoing Ongoing
Winter-January Ongoing Ongoing

Overview

Diploma in Event Planning

The two-year Event Planning program provides you with hands-on learning opportunities, preparing you to manage events from choosing the venue, reviewing contracts, to the finer details of guest lists, decor, marketing, and sponsorship.

Students will be exposed to the vast types of special events, from social events, corporate meetings, festivals, conventions, and large sporting events

Students will develop essential event management skills such as planning, assessment, communication, and critical thinking.

In this diploma program, you will learn skills in project management, event and communications technology, marketing, food and beverage hosting and management, customer relations, event execution, and more. 

Small class sizes offer a collaborative environment where you can develop a strong connection with faculty, peers and industry partners. 

This program will explore current trends and technologies in the event industry, including software applications, food and beverage, PR and sponsorship, logistics, risk management, business tools, and more. 

Students will gain hands-on experience in planning, marketing, and executing events.

With a focus on practical event experiences, you’ll apply your knowledge in planning and executing fundraising events, including a final capstone project

You will also participate in various multi-disciplinary event projects with students in other programs, and gain valuable work experience in a semester-long co-op

The program enjoys strong ties to the event management community providing an opportunity for students to collaborate and network with a variety of community partners through field trips to events, destinations, and guest lectures.

Students will be provided opportunities to explore their area of interest including corporate events, social events, and sporting events. Students will also explore event destinations. 

Upon graduation, students will be prepared to obtain WSET and Prud’homme Beer certifications. The program also fulfils the educational requirements for the industry certification designation: Certified Meeting Planner (CMP).

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$23,028

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,164
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,400
Tuition 1 person $15,628

Hourly wage

Min wage

17.20 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
5.5
listening
5.5
writing
5.5
speaking
5.5
reading

TOEFL

79
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

53
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

169
162
listening
162
writing
162
speaking
162
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Fanshawe's 10-level EAP program is certified by Languages Canada and meets the language requirements for admission to Western University, Fanshawe, and many other Ontario colleges. 

The EAP program and full-time professors will help you to gain confidence and fluency in using English as well as help you prepare for your next steps using the latest methods and technology.

Start Dates 

2023: January 9, March 6, May 8, July 3, Sept. 5, Oct. 30  

Tuition Fees 

Number of weeks for each level: 8 

Tuition Fees: CAD 2,924.00 

Ancillary fees: CAD 264.43 

Total Fees: CAD 3,188.43 

Deposit: CAD 100.00 non-refundable fee at the time of application.

Fanshawe College EAP standardized test conversion chart 

While we recommend that new students undergo the custom placement testing on campus, applicants with a recent score from other recognized English proficiency tests (IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge English Scale) may place directly into a Fanshawe EAP level as shown below.

EAPDUOLINGOIELTSTOEFL
110-401.5-2.50
245-5032-9
355-603.59-19
465-70420-31
575-804.532-43
685-90544-55
795-1005.556-67
8105-110668-79
9115-1206.580-91
10125+7+92+

Academic background and requirement

OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (M), or Open (O) stream WITH:
- Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U)
- Any Grade 11 Mathematics* (C), (U), or (M)
OR
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE)
OR
Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) AND:
- Any Grade 11 Mathematics* (C), (U), or (M)
OR
Mature Applicant with standing in the required courses stated above

Note: *Applicants who lack the required Mathematics may still gain eligibility for admission by completing appropriate prior upgrading.

Career opportunities

  • Event Services Manager
  • Event Coordinator
  • Banquet Manager
  • Events and Operations Manager
  • Marketing Events Manager
  • Catering Sales Manager
  • Human Resource Manager

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