Event Management
Ontario Graduate Certificate
Program Code: 40511
Campus: Lakeshore
Length: 2 semesters starting in September
The event industry is a rapidly growing segment that reaches across all personal and professional realms, from private parties and weddings to non-profit and corporate events. Graduates of our program have a variety of potential career options available such as entry-level positions as:
- event co-ordinator
- marketing assistant
- account representative
- trade show planner
- corporate meeting planner
- entrepreneur
Graduates work in the fields of arts and culture; entertainment; sports and recreation; hospitality and travel; meeting and convention planning; municipal, provincial and federal governments; not-for-profit and charitable organizations; trade shows and expositions; and wedding and special event planning.
Our program is one of the most comprehensive available, with classes taught by industry-experienced faculty and a work placement providing you with the essential skills you need to succeed in the event management world.
Work Placement
Gain hands-on experience in the industry with a 160-hour (minimum) work placement that will give you the opportunity to apply in a real business what you have learned in the classroom. Students initiate the placement with the aid of faculty, targeting companies in the Greater Toronto Area.
Placements can be completed on a part-time basis throughout the academic year or full time once classes finish.
Courses
Semester 1 |
Fall 2020 Delivery | Proposed Winter 2021 Delivery | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEMP 5001: Event Planning | Online | Online | |
| BEMP 5002: Event Production | Online | Online | |
| BEMP 5003: Event Financial Management | Online | Online | |
| BEMP 5004: Event Marketing | Online | Online | |
| BEMP 5006: Sales and Sponsorship | Online | Online | |
| BISM 5001: Computer Skills for Event Managers | Online | Online | |
| WORK 5005: Career Development and Pre-Placement Seminar | Online | Online |
Semester 2 |
Fall 2020 Delivery | Proposed Winter 2021 Delivery | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEMP 5000: The Event Industry | Online | ||
| BEMP 5007: Business Law for Event Management | Online | ||
| BEMP 5008: Human Resources and Volunteer Management | Online | ||
| BEMP 5009: Catering Management | Online | ||
| BEMP 5100: Event Project | Online | ||
| WORK 5120: Event Management Field Placement | Online / In-person | Online / In-person | |
| WORK 5570: Industry Seminar | Online / in-person | Online |
Current students, please make sure to review your MyHumber Academic Progress report to confirm which courses you should register into for your Winter semester. Courses with in-person requirements will likely also have online components. Humber may need to change plans for in-person learning, subject to government and public health directives and/or additional health and safety considerations.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet all the requirements below in order to meet minimum program eligibility. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. Admission decisions will be available via MyHumber, or by email and mail. Admission decisions will not be released by phone.
Admission selection is based on the following 3 requirements:
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Academic
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
- A bachelor’s degree
Mature Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet program eligibility.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.
College Transfer Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
University Transfer Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
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English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
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International Credit Evaluation
Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a WES or ICAS evaluation.
How to Apply
Applications are made through ontariocolleges.ca. See program page for details.
International Academic Equivalency
Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please see admission requirements on the program page to enter your location.
Fees
The 2020-2021 fee for two semesters is:
- domestic: $5,591.86
- international: $17,027.00
Fees are subject to change.
Domestic Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
| Tuition | $2,219.52 | $2,219.52 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $2,853.43 | $2,714.07 |
| Semester 2 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
| Tuition | $2,219.52 | $2,219.52 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $2,738.43 | $2,599.07 |
International Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
| Tuition | $7,669.59 | $7,669.59 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $8,303.50 | $8,164.14 |
| Semester 2 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
| Tuition | $7,784.59 | $7,784.59 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $8,303.50 | $8,164.14 |
*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140
Pathways
Humber offers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or refer to the program page.
Contact Information
Program Specific Questions
Colin Bartley, program co-ordinator
416-675-6622 ext. 5718
colin.bartley@humber.ca
Admissions Questions
Domestic Students
416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca
International Students
Contact the International Centre
international.humber.ca/contact
1-416-675-5067
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