Meeting and Event Management - A multi-billion dollar industry.
The meetings industry is rapidly becoming an important and recognized business profession within the current global marketplace and has expanded to become a multi-billion dollar business. Meetings, conferences, and special events are an integral part of doing business today and corporations rely on meeting and event planners to help achieve their specific business goals through flawlessly planned events. Our certificate in Meeting and Event Management is perfect for experienced meeting and event professionals looking to expand their skills and remain competitive; as well as those interested in starting a career in this exciting field. Participants may register for individual courses to update their skills, or complete six courses to earn a certificate. All courses meet one night per week for six weeks from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.
Those currently responsible for planning and executing meetings and events for an organization
Meeting planners who wish to prepare for the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Exam
Hospitality professionals who wish to learn how to better build strong industry relationships
Those looking to start a new career in meeting and event planning
Instructors Courses are taught by industry-certified professionals to provide you with valuable insight and knowledge through their extensive firsthand experience and expertise. Our instructors will help you sharpen you skills and gain a deeper understanding of the complex tasks involved in planning a meeting or event.
MPI Organization Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the premier educational, technological, and peer-interaction resource for meeting planners. MPI New England provides Northeastern students with a Student Associate Membership for one year while enrolled in this certificate program. Please visit the New England Chapter website of MPI at www.mpine.org for additional information. Requirements to earn Certificate
Miss no more than 1 class night per course
Payment made in full
Access to e-mail to communicate with NU staff & instructors
Complete all homework assignments and final projects
Fee $595 per course. Includes classroom materials. Textbooks are not included in the tuition.
