HPHTSE411 - Internship: Special Event Management

Hospitality and Tourism Management

Semester Credits: 3

Contact Hours: 120

Prerequisites: B2 level of Italian language. Cover letter, CV, and material pertinent to the chosen area, interview.

Description: 3 semester credits. This internship course exposes students to the principles of event planning with an emphasis on the development and integration of operational strategies in the special event industry. The aforementioned areas will be employed through the application of hospitality management and proper procedures and strategies related to event management. Students will learn how to identify event trends and client preferences in Italy. Topics will include booking, entertainment, event programming and coordination, themes, and sponsorships. This placement will require PM shifts or shifts that take place on weekends and holidays. This internship course aims to prepare students for the professional world and features an unsalaried internship scheduled individually for a minimum of ten hours per week. Students generally serve as part-time interns from Monday through Friday, although some internships may require weekend hours. The internship enhances students’ knowledge through field experience held in a professional environment overseen by a supervisor, who regularly monitors the internship progress and the guides the student’s preparation of a final analytical report and portfolio. Placements will vary depending on the student’s language and professional skills. Additional materials/Dress code: Business casual attire for dress code. Prerequisites: B2 level of Italian language. Cover letter, CV, and material pertinent to the chosen area, interview.