Events and Facilities Administration Minor

Program Coordinator/Contact

Xu Li, Associate Professor
School of Health and Human Sciences
Wagner Hall 233, Box 2275A
605-688-5196

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 with additional preparation in the field of Events and Facilities Administration. The 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 give students a deeper understanding of what it takes to plan and promote successful events, with focus on events and facilities administration, facilities management and design, and marketing.

Course Delivery Format

The on-campus program involves lectures, discussion, group work, and applied learning experiences.