Meeting and Event Management, Associate in Science Degree
Financial Aid Eligible
Banner Code: 1_AS_HTTM
Control Number: 38242
The Meeting and Event Management program focuses on the planner’s practical “need to know” tools and skills. Learn from well-known experienced industry professionals who are eager to share the practical “need to know” tools and skills essential to every successful meeting and event planner. Attain a solid understanding of the myriad details and behind-the-scenes considerations needed to assure your meeting or event is the success you and your clients hoped for.
Convenient online and weekend classes are designed to provide a dynamic learning experience with extensive interaction between students and instructors-through case studies, real-life examples, group work and hands-on activities. Special features include “behind the scenes” visits to hotel meeting facilities and development of a hands-on project.
Complete the Meeting and Event Management Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.
Program Outcome
- The outcome for the certificate of achievement is to prepare students for employment within the hospitality, travel, and tourism industries as a meeting, convention, or event planner.
Associate in Science Degree Requirements
- UNIT REQUIREMENT - 60 UNITS, with at least a 2.0 grade point average. At least 12 of the units must be earned at OCC, with a minimum of one course taken for a letter grade. At least 3 units in an advanced course from the program must be completed at OCC. A student must be enrolled at the time of application for graduation. Units earned at an accredited college or university on a credit/no credit basis will be counted toward the degree requirements of the college, to a maximum of 15 units.
- MAJOR REQUIREMENT - Complete the AA or AS major requirements as detailed in the Degree and Certificate section of this catalog.
- MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENT - Demonstrate competence in mathematics by either obtaining a satisfactory grade (grade of “C” or better or“pass”) in a mathematics course at or above the level of Intermediate Algebra as demonstrated by prior coursework, or by demonstrating competency that is comparable through the completion of a college-level math course that has Intermediate Algebra as a prerequisite: Psychology A160 or Math A100 or higher, with the exception of Math A220.
- GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT - Students may choose to complete Option 1 (OCC AA GE), Option 1 (OCC AS GE), Option 2 (CSU GE), or Option 3 (IGETC) to satisfy the general education requirement. See the General Education Patterns section of this catalog for more information.
Year 1 | ||
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Fall | Units | |
HTT A105 | Passport to Success | 3 |
HTT A265 | Principles of Event and Meeting Management | 1.5 |
HTT A266 | Organize and Manage Events and Meetings | 1.5 |
HTT A273 | Sport Event Management | 1 |
HTT A278 | Catering Design and Management | 1.5 |
HTT A284 | Leadership and Strategic Management | 3 |
Units | 11.5 | |
Spring | ||
HTT A158 | Luxury, Incentive, and Corporate Travel | 3 |
HTT A185 | Interviewing and Professional Development | 3 |
HTT A267 | Managing Business Risks | 1.5 |
HTT A269 | Destination Management | 1 |
HTT A270 | Meeting and Event Marketing and Sales | 1.5 |
HTT A275 | Event Fund-Raising and Sponsorship | 1 |
HTT A276 | Expo and Trade Show Management and Promotion | 1 |
HTT A277 | Wedding Planning as a Business | 1 |
Units | 13 | |
Year 2 | ||
Fall | ||
HTT A138 | Sharing the Travel Experience | 3 |
HTT A221 | Meeting/Event Management Internship | 4 |
HTT A274 | Establish and Operate an Event Business | 1 |
Units | 8 | |
Total Units | 32.5 |
Meeting and Event Management Suggested Electives
Course | Title | Units |
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CMST A100 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
HTT A199 | Current Issues in Hospitality, Travel and Tourism | 0.5-1.5 |
HTT A299 | Certified Travel Associate | 3 |
SPAN A180 | Elementary Spanish 1 | 5 |
Requirement | Units |
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Program Major Units | 32.5 |
AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 | Varies |
Transferable electives to satisfy unit requirement | Varies |
Total Degree Units | 60 |