Certificate in Event Management
Mission
The mission of the Professional Event Management Certificate Program at Stratford University is to support the events profession by offering superior educational courses and practical experiences for career advancement within the industry, including special events, meetings, tradeshow, entertainment, sports management and fundraising.

In order to attain an Event Management Certificate, students are required to complete the following:

Four Core Classes:
Event Administration
Event Coordination and Operations
Event Marketing
Event Risk management

Any Three Electives:
Event Protocol
Social Event Management
Event Entertainment and Production
Event Fundrasing and Sponsorship
Event Negotiations and Contracts
Event Design and Decor

Quiz for each class
(multiple choice, true/false and case study analysis)

Practicum
(200 hours supervised event observation and participation)

Comprehensive Examination
(Multiple choice and essay)

Portfolio
(Documentation of actual event according to guidelines provided)

Entrance Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent
English proficiency (TOEFL score of 550 for international students)
Courses accepted from other programs on a case by case basis with proof of completion and verification of competency. All such approvals are made by Alice Conway, CSEP, Director of the Certificate Program in Event Management.