2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Events and Facilities Administration Minor


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Program Coordinator/Contact
Jane E. Hegland, Department Head
Department of Consumer Sciences
Wagner Hall 229
605-688-5196
E-mail: jane.hegland@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/cs
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Program Information
A minor in Events and Facilities Administration will strengthen students’ preparation to work in careers that involve event planning and facilities administration (political events, celebrations, education, promotions, commemorations, trade shows, conferences, exhibitions, and conventions). Students earning this minor will demonstrate leadership characteristics and make decisions based on integrating knowledge of financial, human resources, promotion, and event administration principles.

This minor will benefit students by providing them additional preparation in the field of Events and Facilities Administration. The proposed curriculum provides students with research-based best practices, knowledge, skills, and understanding for planning events and managing facilities where events take place. More specifically, this minor will provide students with a deeper understanding of what it takes to plan and promote successful events, with particular focus on events and facilities administration, facilities management and design, and marketing.

Course Delivery Format
The on-campus program involves lecture, discussion, group work, and applied learning experiences.

Requirements for Events and Facilities Administration Minor: 18 Credits


Required Credits: 12

Electives Credits: 6
Select from the following list of courses:

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