OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2022-23
[Archived Catalog]
Festivals, Events, and Entertainment Management Certificate |
Certificate Code CTFEMU
College of Business
Copeland Hall 514
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.2042
dsa@ohio.edu
https://www.ohio.edu/business/
Andy Szolosi, FEEM General & Parks, Recreation, and Leisure contact person
szolosi@ohio.edu
Christina Wright, FEEM for Sport Management contact person
wrightc3@ohio.edu
Hyeyoon “Rebecca” Choi, FEEM for Restaurant, Hotel, and Tourism contact person
choih@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The Festivals, Events, and Entertainment Management (FEEM) Certificate Program addresses the growing demand for individuals who have the ability to effectively plan, organize and implement festivals, events and entertainment experiences in a wide variety of settings. The demand for human resource capacity in this field is expected to rise as the field continues to emerge as a distinct profession. This certificate program is especially appropriate for those interested in planning sporting events, recreational festivals and events, hospitality and tourism festivals and events, and music festivals and events, community events, and a wide range of other festival, event, and entertainment experiences.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Upon graduation, successful certificate graduates are positioned for viable career paths in festivals, events and entertainment management in the fields of recreation, sports, leisure, hospitality, retail, tourism, the arts, and others. The demand for professionals with event and entertainment management experience and knowledge, production skills, sponsorship and funding capabilities, risk management awareness, is expected to increase exponentially over the years.
Requirements
Certificate Hours Requirement
The Festival, Events, and Entertainment Management Certificate requires a minimum of 15 hours with a minimun C- grade in certificate courses.
Required Course
Complete the following course:
- MGT 3580 - Foundations of Festivals, Events, and Entertainment Management Credit Hours: 3 (pending approval)
Elective Courses
Complete four courses (12 hours) from ONE of the following areas:
Festivals, Events, and Entertainment Management for Sport Management
- SASM 3760 - Sport Facility and Event Management Credit Hours: 3
- SASM 4010 - Advanced Sport Event Management Credit Hours: 3
- SASM 4020 - Advanced Sport Facility Management Credit Hours: 3
- SASM 4915 - Sports Management Expedition Credit Hours: 1 - 6
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Festivals, Events, and Entertainment Management for Parks, Recreation, and Leisure
- REC 3050 - Recreation Areas and Facilities Management Credit Hours: 3
- REC 3100 - Recreation Programming Credit Hours: 3
- REC 3630 - Festival and Special Events Operations for Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Services Credit Hours: 3.0
- REC 4920 - Practicum in Recreation and Leisure Credit Hours: 1 - 15
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Festival, Events, and Entertainment Management for Restaurant, Hotel, and Tourism
- RHT 3410 - Principles of Tourism Credit Hours: 3
- RHT 3600 - Catering for the Hospitality Industry Credit Hours: 3
- RHT 3620 - Convention and Event Planning Credit Hours: 3
- CONS 4910 - Field Work in Consumer Sciences: Career Technical Education Credit Hours: 3 - 12