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Pitch. Plan. Party. Build Your Future in Event Planning.
Turn your creativity and organization into a successful career with a Bachelor’s Degree in Event and Meeting Management from Metropolitan State University of Denver. Whether you’re planning corporate conferences, galas, festivals, or weddings, our program gives you the hands-on skills and global perspective to thrive in the fast-growing hospitality and events industry.
Event and Meeting Management Course Catalog
Event and Meeting ManagementWhy Study Event and Meeting Management at MSU Denver?
🎓 Real-World Experience
Learn how to coordinate vendors, logistics, budgets, and crisis management—then apply your skills by managing actual events for real clients.
🌍 Global Learning Opportunities
Study abroad at top institutions like the University of Economics in Prague, where you can take core hospitality courses in an international setting.
🤝 Professional Networking
Join student chapters of PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association) and MPI (Meeting Professionals International) to gain leadership experience and industry connections.
📈 High Graduation Efficiency
52% of students graduate with exactly 120 credits—the minimum needed—ranking among the top programs at MSU Denver.
🏆 Industry Legacy & Expertise
MSU Denver launched the first Meeting Management concentration in a Hospitality department in 1972. Our program continues to evolve with input from an active Advisory Board of event industry leaders.
🎯 Flexible, Career-Focused Curriculum
Customize your degree with electives, minors, and experiential learning to stand out in the job market and graduate on your timeline.
Career Opportunities for Our Graduates
- Event Planner
- Meeting Coordinator
- Conference Manager
- Event Producer or Designer
- Venue or Logistics Manager
- Corporate Events: Product launches, galas, award ceremonies
- Social Events: Weddings, anniversaries, reunions
- Professional Meetings: Association gatherings, industry summits
- Business Conferences: Educational or training conventions
- Government Meetings: Local, state, or federal events
- Healthcare Meetings: Medical conferences and workshops
- Nonprofit Events: Fundraisers, banquets, food drives
Launch a rewarding career in the dynamic world of events. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024), the median annual wage for event and meeting management professionals is $59,440—with strong demand across industries. With your degree from MSU Denver, you’ll be prepared to lead, innovate, and excel in a growing industry that values creativity, organization, and global perspective.
Experience real-world event planning at MSU Denver’s Hotel and Hospitality Learning Center—Colorado’s only facility combining academic spaces with a full-service hotel and conference center.
Facilities & Resources
- SpringHill Suites by Marriott
- J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation Conference Center
- LEED Gold-Certified Building
- Only one of 11 facilities like it in the U.S.
Where Tech Meets Experience
Located within the Hospitality Learning Center, the Events Lab features the same event management software used by top professionals, including:
- Cvent
- Social Tables
- Delphi Sales & Catering
Students gain hands-on experience with these platforms, building the technical skills employers expect in today’s event and meeting planning industry.
Program Accreditation
The degree programs in the School of Hospitality at MSU Denver are accredited through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
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Located in the Hospitality Learning Center (HLC), 1190B Auraria Parkway, room 209
Mailing address:
School of Hospitality
Metropolitan State University of Denver
PO Box 173362, Campus Box 60
Denver, CO 80217-3362
Contact Information
Phone: 303-615-1616
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.msudenver.edu/hospitality