Core Standards of the Course
Strand 1
Students will understand the basics pertaining to event planning and management.
Standard 1
Discuss why events and meetings take place.
Standard 2
Discuss where events and meetings take place.
Standard 3
Identify different types of events and meetings.
Strand 2
Students will understand the Event Planning and Management career field.
Standard 1
Explore career opportunities in event planning and management.
Standard 2
Develop professional and interpersonal skills needed for success in the event planning and management.
Performance Objective
Research career opportunities associated with event planning and management in Utah.
Strand 3
Students will analyze the architecture of event planning and management.
Standard 1
Determine the vision, goals, and objectives of an event.
Standard 2
Create a financial strategy and budget.
Standard 3
Identify needs in site selection for participants or attendees.
Standard 4
Create overall event timeline.
Standard 5
Examine the use of technology as means of facilitating an event.
Standard 6
Coordinate food and beverage services (if applicable to event).
Standard 7
Determine necessary staffing (if applicable to event).
Standard 8
Transportation and accommodations (if applicable to event).
Standard 9
Understand the possible types of promotion for event planning.
Standard 10
Event manager and planning evaluation after conclusion of event.
Performance Objective
Plan an event utilizing the architecture of event planning and management.