TRVM  1327  Special Events Design
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. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

TRVM  1366  Practicum (or Field Experience) - Tourism and Travel Services Management
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Prerequisite / Concurrent Enrollment: TRVM 2301. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

TRVM  2301  Introduction to Convention/Meeting Management
Overview of the meetings and convention industry and the various aspects and skills involved in planning and managing meeting, conventions, and expositions.  Emphasis on types of meetings,  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.  3 credit hours.  (W)

 

TRVM  2333  Applied Convention/Meetings Management
Practical application of meetings and exposition skills through a case study or participation in a conference/meeting.  Includes integration of meeting planning tools that compare and discriminate between key areas of program development and convention objectives. Prerequisites: TRVM 1323, TRVM 1327, TRVM 2301, TRVM 2341 and TRVM 2355.  3 credit hours. (W)

 

TRVM  2341  International Convention / Meeting Management
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. Prerequisite / Concurrent Enrollment: TRVM 2301. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

TRVM  2355  Exposition and Trade Show Operations
An overview of trade shows and exhibitions operations. Prerequisite / Concurrent Enrollment: TRVM 2301. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

TRVM  2380  Cooperative Education-Tourism and Travel Services Management
Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Contact the Associate Dean/Director for more information. Prerequisites: HAMG 1324, HAMG 1340, TRVM 1323, TRVM 1327, TRVM 2301, TRVM 2341 and TRVM 2355; or consent of Associate Dean/Director. 3 credit hours. (W)