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Conference and Event Planners

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What You Need | Educational Programs | Useful Experience | Useful High School Subjects
 

What You Need


A university degree or college diploma in business, tourism or hospitality administration is usually required.

Several years of experience in hospitality or tourism administration or in public relations are usually required and may substitute for formal education requirements.

Certification relating to special events, meetings or conference management may be required.

Many recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree, and almost 3 in 10 have a community college diploma.

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Required/Related Educational Programs*


Mass Communications (U410)- U410

Mass Communications (C410)- C410

Sports and Recreation (C893)- C893

Commerce - Business Administration (U120)- U120

Commerce - Business Administration (M120)- M120

* These educational programs are listed in the order in which they are most likely to supply graduates to this occupation.


Useful Experience/Skills


Leadership

Computer literacy

Team work

Supervisory experience


Useful High School Subjects


Business

English