What is a good major to choose in college if I want to be an event planner when I graduate?
Apr.30, 2010 in
College Selection
I want to plan and organize events for all sorts of business and people but I don’t know what major to choose or where to start looking for a job.
April 30th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
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April 30th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
I would say Public Relations or Communication Studies.
April 30th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
I would major in communications or public relations. Some schools actually have a major for travel and event planning. Here’s an interesting site with a discussion about this:
http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=212041
April 30th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
If the college doesn’t have a specialized event planner major than communications/public relations; and hospitality/tourism (management) should be good.
April 30th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Event planners typically possess bachelor’s degrees in business administration, marketing, tourism or hospitality administration. You will also need certification in this field.
The opportunity to become an Event Planner is all about timing and networking.
Experience does matter; this is where internships become very important.
For information about meeting planner certification, contact:
*Convention Industry Council, 8201 Greensboro Dr., Suite 300, McLean, VA 22102. Internet: http://www.conventionindustry.org
For information about internships and on-campus student meeting planning organizations, contact:
*Professional Convention Management Association, 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr., Suite 1001, Chicago, IL 60616-1419. Internet: http://www.pcma.org
For information about meeting planning education, entering the profession, and career paths, contact:
*Meeting Professionals International, 3030 LBJ Fwy., Suite 1700, Dallas, TX 75244-5903. Internet: http://www.mpiweb.org