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Events play a key role across all fields and industries, from building key relationships with stakeholders, marketing, fundraising, annual conferences, to celebrating cultural heritage. Strategic event management skills are a hidden gem that set new professionals apart.

Event Management itself is a promising career with opportunities in special and community events, conventions and meetings, sports tournaments, live festivals and more.

MEMC Skill Areas

Students may select the focus areas based on their skills and career focus. Focus areas include:

  • Strategic event planning
  • Stakeholder management
  • Volunteer management
  • Managing Projects
  • Event design
  • Site management
  • Marketing
  • Risk Management

Learn More

Visit the Program Details page to find out more about this practical and vibrant program. Contact the RPTM MEMC Faculty Coordinator with questions.