• A course in event management can lead to a number of career options, including event planning.party cup ctreamers and party banners image by Warren Millar from Fotolia.com
  
  Event management courses are usually found as part of a college or university's business department, often within hospitality or tourism management programs. There are programs available at both undergraduate and graduate level and with a variety of concentrations. Completion of an event management course can lead to a career as an event planner, conference manager or wedding planner. The growth of international business means employment prospects for event managers are expected to increase.
  
  

University of Central Florida Rosen College of Hospitality

• According to the Education Portal, the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida, is the largest U.S. college to offer specific event-planning courses; its Rosen College of Hospitality offers Bachelor of Science degree programs, accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration, in hospitality management, event management and restaurant and food service management. Courses within the programs include event design and production, event promotion and catering management.
  
  Rosen College of Hospitality
  
  University of Central Florida
  
  9907 Universal Blvd
  
  Orlando, FL 32819
  
  407-903-8000
  
  hospitality.ucf.edu
  
  

South University Online

• South University Online offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in hospitality management; according to the Education Portal, this is the top online program for event management. The MBA in hospitality management equips students to work in the hospitality industry, covering the areas of finance, marketing, management, advertising and research among many others.
  
  South University
  
  709 Mall Blvd
  
  Savannah, GA 31406
  
  800-688-0932
  
  southuniversity.edu
  
  

University of Phoenix

• University of Phoenix offers a Bachelor of Science in business with a concentration in hospitality management, which is a suitable course for students hoping to become event planners. The program includes courses in lodging management, food and beverage operations management, facilities management, and events and recreation planning. The program is available at many of the university's nationwide campuses and also as an online program, meaning students who are working or have family commitments can schedule their study accordingly.
  
  Central Administration
  
  University of Phoenix
  
  4615 East Elwood St.
  
  Phoenix, AZ 85040
  
  866-766-0766
  
  phoenix.edu