PSSPSE350 - Special Project: Experiential Learning in Hospitality - Special Event Management

Experiential Learning

Semester Credits: 3

Contact Hours: 150

 

Prerequisites: Cover letter, CV, and material pertinent to the chosen area, interview

 

Description: 3 semester credits. The aim of this special project course is to expose students to the principles of event planning with an emphasis on the development and integration of operational strategies. The aforementioned strategies will be employed from the perspective of hospitality management and the application of program techniques in special event management. Topics will include booking, event planning, logistics and coordination, themes, program partnerships, and event review. EL hours may be distributed from Monday through Friday. This placement may require PM shifts or shifts that take place on weekends. This special project course features experiential learning hours with our Community Engagement Member Institutions (CEMI). CEMI are dynamic learning environments created to foster learning through a structured interaction with the community. Students will be involved in learning by doing through real projects and integration with the local population and territory in order to remove cultural and learning barriers as well as to develop a strong likelihood for success in life. The experiential learning hours are fully supervised by instructors who track students step by step during their learning experience, monitor and advise according to student needs, and support student initiative. This unique learning model allows students to benefit from an all-encompassing educational experience based on theory and practice in real enterprises, learning of comprehensive operational processes, problem-solving, leadership, and management. Additional materials/Dress code: Business casual attire for dress code. All black attire required for Thursday themed dinner events. Prerequisites: Cover letter, CV, and material pertinent to the chosen area, interview.