Convention Management
Highlights
- An Educational Institute of the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AH&LA) certificate is granted for each course completed with a passing grade of 69% or higher
- Hands-on activities in convention planning - budgeting, menu design, floor plan layout, and creating marketing materials
- Tour of a first-class convention and meeting facility
Program Description
The convention, meetings, and trade show industry is one of the most exciting and fastest growing segments of the hospitality industry in the world today.
This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today's convention business. In addition to learning the basics of convention sales and service, students will gain valuable insight into related areas - food and beverage operations, staff supervision, marketing, and facilities management.
Program Length
The program is organized into three four-week modules. Each module consists of two courses. Students receive an AH&LA certificate for each course they complete with a passing grade (69%), and a Greystone College certificate for successfully completing all three modules (six courses).
12 weeks (30 hours per week)
Class hours:
Monday to Friday: 9am to 4pm (with 1 hour lunch)
Start Dates - 2008
Mar 24, Sep 8
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Start dates subject to change.