Austin Community College

FY 2009 Course Descriptions

Meeting and Events Planning

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HAMG 1317 RECREATIONAL SERVICES (3-3-0). The study of guest recreation and entertainment including available space requirements, cost of operation and maintenance, layout and design, and direct and indirect benefits. Skills: E ( ) Course Type: W

HAMG 2330 CONVENTION AND GROUP MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES (3-3-0). A course in the scope of the various segments of the convention market. Exploration of individual needs and the methods and techniques to provide better service to conventions and groups. Skills: E ( ) Course Type: W

TRVM 1327 SPECIAL EVENTS DESIGN (3-3-0). The development of a special event from the conceptual stage through completion. Emphasis on industry terminology, factors to consider when planning a special event, and contingency plans. Skills: R ( ) Course Type: W

TRVM 2301 INTRODUCTION TO CONVENTION/MEETING MANAGEMENT (3-3-0). Overview of the meetings and convention industry and the various aspects and skills involved in planning and managing meetings and conventions. Emphasis on types of meetings, meeting markets, industry suppliers, budget and program planning, site selection and contract negotiations, registration and housing, food and beverage requirements, function and meeting room setup, and audiovisual requirements. Skills: R ( ) Course Type: W

TRVM 2333 APPLIED CONVENTION/MEETING MANAGEMENT (3-3-0). Integrate meeting planning tools that compare and discriminate between key areas of program development and convention objectives. Discussion of meeting planning with emphasis on the key areas of meeting management. Topics include needs assessment, identifying meeting objectives, program development, facility selection, negotiations, contract, meeting and function space setup, promotion and publicity, budgeting, evaluation, and legal issues. Skills: P ( ) Course Type: W

TRVM 2341 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION MEETING MANAGEMENT (3-3-0). Apply the principles of convention/meeting management in an international setting. Compare the differences in planning a domestic versus an international meeting; including contract negotiation, foreign currency, customs and laws, exposition, marketing, shipping, languages, cultures, and how foreign policy affects the meeting planning process. Identify resources to assist planner in development of an international meeting. Skills: R ( ) Course Type: W

TRVM 2355 EXPOSITION AND TRADE SHOW OPERATIONS (3-3-0). A discussion of management of the specific problems of trade shows and exhibitions, including design, construction, and regulation. Logistics for planning events, including crowd control, special effects, lighting, decorations and audio. Procedures for conducting fairs, festivals, sports events, and grand openings. Skills: R ( ) Course Type: W

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Course Descriptions as of October 07, 2008 04:23am
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