This course will explore all major categories of meetings and events such as conferences, trade shows, social, weddings, educational, corporate, fundraisers, etc. using best practices and real-world event experience examples. The course material will focus on comprehensive coverage of the theory, concepts and practice of event management. This course also offers an experiential learning component to give you (the student) real life experience in the field. After completing this course, you will be able to develop and expand your competency as an event professional with an understanding of the various different types of events and career options.