Business Administration Diploma - Event Management Major at Bow valley

Program Description

Students gain a broad understanding of an event's behind-the-scenes aspects, and plan and produce outstanding events. With a focus on exceeding client and attendee expectations, this program covers research, planning, coordinating, and managing successful events. Graduates typically find employment as event coordinators with special event/entertainment companies, in hotels or convention centres, as wedding planners, and with a variety of not-for-profit and corporate businesses.

Time commitment

This is a two-year (four terms) diploma program. A full course load is five courses per term. Students may elect to take fewer courses each term; however, it will take longer to complete the program.

Learning options

The Business Administration diploma program consists of core business courses and major specific courses. Core courses are available both in class and online. All major courses are available in class with only some courses available online.

Course Schedule

Plan the sequence of your courses! These course planners are for prospective students only. If you are a current student, please refer to your D2L program page from program planners.

• 2018/2019 course schedule.
• 2019/2020 course schedule. 

Co-operative Education Program (Optional)

Co-op provides eligible Business Administration Diploma students with an opportunity to gain work-related experience for one term through an assisted job search. Co-op offers students relevant experience to boost employment opportunities, develop professional skills and experience, network with employers, and earn money.  

The Co-op Work Term process aligns with the competitive nature of job search. To be accepted into the Co-op Program, applicants must meet all eligibility criteria and follow the application process. Candidates are responsible for demonstrating a high level of professional and program expectations. Not all students accepted into the Co-op Program are guaranteed a Co-op Work Term position.