BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT
FALL 2015
Meeting and Event Planning
Certificate of Completion
(Continued)
• Individuals who are considering making a
career change and seeking a
comprehensive introduction to the field of
Meeting and Event Planning.
• Employees of the hospitality industry, such
as hotel sales and convention service
managers, who work with meeting and
event planners.
• Those who work in related fields such as
entertainment, lighting, audio/visual,
sound, and catering who are looking for
additional knowledge to further their skills
and enhance their competitive edge.
Elective Courses
(Offered Alternate Semesters)
Planning Global and Incentive Meetings MEX 908
Wedding Planning
MEX 909
Program Instructors
Marla Harr, CMP, has more than 18 years of
experience in wedding planning, and special
events.
Michael Herman has managed audiovisual
departments of the finest hotels in Los
Angeles and Santa Monica.
Carroll Reuben, CMP, CMM, has been a
corporate and association event director for
more than 25 years.
Marjorie Y. Risinger, CMP, has been a
meeting planner for 30 years.
Gary Rosenberg, CMP, is a Professional
Meeting Planner and has 25 years industry
experience.
Charmaine Wilkerson is the Catering and
Event Manager for Hewlett Packard.
meeting is food and beverage. In this course
you will learn how to select food and
beverage items as well as what to select to
fit your attendees’ needs.
Date:
Sep 19
Time:
Sat 9am–4pm
Meetings:
1
Location:
CSUDH EE 1217
Fee:
$125
Instructor:
Marjorie Y Risinger, CMP
Course No.: MEX 906 Sec 01
Reg. No.:
43015
Negotiations and Contracts
.6 CEUs
This course will help you identify what is
negotiable, and how to ask for what your
client needs. Contract clauses and liability
issues will be discussed. Topics include:
definition of negotiations; tactics one may
use; knowledge one should have prior to
Elegibility Requirements
negotiating; costs of hotels and profit
No prerequisites are required for the
centers; what is negotiable; and contract
inclusions.
certificate. Some experience in meeting and
event planning is helpful, but not necessary. SCHEDULED CLASSES
Date:
Sep 26
Time:
Sat 9am–4pm
Introduction and Fundamentals of
Special Features
Meetings:
1
Location:
CSUDH EE 1221
Meeting Planning
All courses are taught by industry professionFee:
$125
.6 CEUs
als, and are experts at what they do. The
Instructor:
Gary Rosenberg, CMP
This course provides an overview of the
courses are scheduled for Saturdays for the
industry and information regarding resources, Course No.: MEX 903 Sec 01
convenience of working professionals. Most
professional organizations, and career
Reg. No.:
43012
classes are offered on the CSUDH campus
possibilities. Students will learn the step-bylocated at 1000 East Victoria Street in
step plans to ensure that their meeting fits
Site Selection and Inspections
Carson. Some classes will be held off campus the needs of the audience, stays within
.6 CEUs
budget, and remains on time. Topics covered:
as indicated.
In this course you will learn how to conduct
• Meeting Planning as a career, expectations the site inspection, which will result in the
Certificate Requirements
and opportunities
selection of a suitable venue.
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded
• Meeting Planner disciplines
Topics which will be covered include: your
upon the completion of seven required
• Core Competencies
impression upon arriving at the site; process
courses, and one elective. Those who do not
• Program Design
of researching sites; profile of the group;
wish to pursue a certificate may take
resources available to the Meeting Planner;
• Room layouts and formulae
individual classes. All courses provide
how to conduct the Site Visit.
• Resources
Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
• Legal issues, ethics and safety
Date:
Oct 10
Date:
Sep 12
Time:
Sat 9am–4pm
Required Courses
Time:
Sat 9am–4pm
Meetings:
1
Introduction and Fundamentals of Meeting
Meetings:
1
Location:
(Note: This course will be held
Planning
MEX 901
Location:
CSUDH EE 1221
off-campus. Ask for location
Special Event Management
MEX 902
Fee:
$125
when registering at 310-243Negotiations and Contracts
MEX 903
Instructor:
Carroll Reuben, CMM
3741)
Site Selection and Inspections MEX 904
Course No.: MEX 901 Sec 01
Fee:
$125
Marketing and Promotion Financial
Reg. No.:
43010
Instructor:
Gary Rosenberg, CMP
Management
MEX 905
Course No.: MEX 904 Sec 01
Food & Beverage Management
Food and Beverage Management/Room Reg. No.:
43013
Room Set Ups
MEX 906
Set Ups
Audio Visual and Technology Today MEX 907
.6 CEUs
One of the largest expenditures of any
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Register by Phone (310) 243-3741 • [email protected] • http://www.csudh.edu/ee