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Aug 06, 2026
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HOSP 271 - Mechanics of Meeting Planning
PREREQUISITES: HOSP 171 - Introduction to Convention/Meeting Management
PROGRAM: Hospitality Administration
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2022
An in-depth examination of the meetings and conventions industry, this class will focus on the operational aspects of the various industry segments and the intra-industry interactions of each. The course will provide an in-depth study and application of the techniques used for successful meetings, conventions and expositions including sustainability and ethics.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:- Identify Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), ethics, sustainability of development and frameworks.
- Identify major industry segments and discuss intra-industry interaction including environmental sciences.
- Identify and explain best financial management practices.
- Identify and demonstrate corporate social responsibility in marketing, promotion, and public relations.
- Identify and demonstrate sustainable supply chains, measurement, and evaluation of event markets.
- Identify risk management and legal consideration for events and meetings.
- Present a plan for a major event including budget, site selection, housing and transportation, communications, food and beverage arrangements, marketing and promotion, staffing, and legal considerations.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - - Enhancing your meeting
- Determining meeting objectives
- Program planning
- Creating an environment for communication
- Site selection
- Lifelong learning - the adult learner
- Housing
- Budgeting and financial management
- Transportation
- Food and beverage arrangements
- Working with people
- Promotion, marketing, and printing
- Legal considerations
- Final arrangements
- The big event
- Other meeting topics
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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