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undergraduate

Degree

College Diploma - Event Planning

Course code: #H141

undergraduate

Degree

College Diploma - Event Planning

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $17,497 CAD

  • Application fee

    $108 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    2-3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Highlights
Capstone Project
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-February-2023 2023-02-01
Winter-January 08-January-2024 2024-01-08
Spring-May 07-May-2024 2024-05-07

Overview

College Diploma - Event Planning

George Brown College's Event Planning program will teach you event project management fundamentals through various event types, including hospitality events, weddings and other social events, fundraising events, meetings, conferences and trade shows. 

You will participate in event management opportunities each semester, culminating in a final capstone event and a 14-week externship placement. 

This experiential approach to learning and the course mix, including event-specific courses, business foundations and hospitality, will provide you with the skills to jumpstart your career in event management.

Students are exposed to industry tactics used in designing, planning, marketing, budgeting, executing and evaluating events. 

Management skills, small business development and state-of-the-art technology for the current marketplace are explored. 

The program is taught online and through in-class lectures. 

Group work and individual assignments are highlighted by a capstone project and externship.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$27,997

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $9,144
Accommodation 1 bed room $10,500
Tuition 1 person $17,497

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

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
5.5
listening
5.5
writing
5.5
speaking
5.5
reading

TOEFL

80
20
listening
20
writing
20
speaking
20
reading

PTE

54
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

169
162
listening
162
writing
162
speaking
162
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available
Eligible to apply without language certificate
  • George Brown English for Academic (EAP) Program: Level 8
  • CAEL: 60 (overall)

George Brown College’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (R115) program is a post-secondary program for international students that helps students learn English and will prepare them for post-secondary study and future employment. 

This EAP program will provide exciting student life opportunities through co- and extra-curricular events and workshops. 

EAP STARTING LEVEL*DUOLINGOIELTS: ENTRY REQUIREMENTSTOEFL: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
OVERALLWRITING & SPEAKINGOVERALLSPEAKINGWRITING
9105+66.580-912222
895-1045.5662-792020
785-945.55.550-611818
675-845540-491514
565-744-4.54.531-391312
455-643.5426-30118
345-5433.519-2586
230-442.5310-1854
110-292.52.50-92.52.5

Education pathway


Academic background and requirement

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • Grade 11 math (C, M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U)

 

China:

  • Minimum grade of 60% (especially in English and Math)
  • Minimum grade of C in required subjects

 

India:

  • Graduated from senior secondary school
  • Minimum overall of 60% in 10th and 12th Grade for all streams
  • Minimum overall of 50% in English in 10th and 12th Grade
  • 12th passing scores in English and Math. If no 12th Math, 50% in 10th Math is required.

 

Iran:

  • Minimum scores of 50% (10 out of 20) in English, Math, and required courses.

Career opportunities

  • Event Planner
  • Conference Planner
  • Meeting Planner
  • Catering Manager
  • Incentive Travel Manager
  • Festival Planner
  • Social Event Planner
  • Event Fundraiser
  • Volunteer Coordinator

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