There is no doubt that a college degree is desirable if you want to be a career as a professional conference planner.
According to career resource platform Zippia, 78% of conference planners have a bachelor’s degree, while 10% have an associate’s degree. A small percentage (6%) have a master’s degree.
The L. Robert Payne College, provided by L. Robert Payne Hospitality and Tourism Management of San Diego State University, has partnered with Meeting Professionals International to provide a conference and event management course, the first graduate-level program in North America.
Planners usually have a degree in business, communication, marketing, or hospitality, and a few universities offer conference degrees or programs.
Sales Director Windsor Crawford, during a sales glasses event hosting a young leader-guided program on-site, stressed that while education is important, keep the trend and implement it into your event.
“Continuing education is the most important aspect. Every year, I see new trends in event, whether it’s decoration, gift, theme, group size, events, CSR, technology, location, etc. While it seems important to keep evolving your plan, it’s also important,” Crawford said, too. ”
The following colleges and universities offer bachelor’s degrees or focus:
Bachelor’s degree
- Rosen College of Hotel Management (University of Florida Central University), Orlando
BS in event management.
- Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana.
BS Hotel and Tourism Management. Including events and
Meeting to plan courses.
- San Diego State University, San Diego, California.
BS Hotel and Tourism Management. Provides specialization of meetings and events. return:
Master’s degree in conference and event management.
- University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), Las Vegas
BS hotel management. Meeting courses and
Convention administration.
- Johnson and the University of Wales (multiple campuses)
BS in event management. Focus on events and meet planning strategies.
- Denver Metropolitan State University
BA conference and conference management.
Certificate
1. New York University (New York University), School of Professional Studies
Meeting and meeting management certificates.
2. San Francisco State University, San Francisco Extended Learning Institute
Event certificates and meeting plans.
3. George Washington University, Washington, DC
Event Management Certificate.
4. Temple University, Philadelphia
Activity Leadership Execution Certificate.
