Meeting and Event Management, M.S.

(Major Code: 05086) (SIMS Code: 663122)

Offered through SDSU Global Campus

Admission to Degree Curriculum

In addition to meeting the criteria for admission to the university, applicants must have experience in management-level positions in meeting and event organizations. Students are fully matriculated in the university and meet all university requirements as established by the Graduate Division.

Advancement to Candidacy

All students must satisfy the general requirements for advancement to candidacy as described in Requirements for Master’s Degrees.

Specific Requirements for the Master of Science Degree

In addition to meeting the requirements for classified graduate standing and the basic requirements for the master’s degree as described in Requirements for Master’s Degrees, students must complete an approved program of study containing 30 units of 600- and 700-numbered courses. Advancement to candidacy requires completion of at least 12 units of coursework listed on the official program of study with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B).

Required courses

(21 units)

Elective courses

(9 units)

HTM 661 - Financial Analysis in Meetings and Events Units: 3
HTM 665 - Event Marketing Principles in Meetings and Events Units: 3
HTM 683 - Sustainability in Meetings and Events Units: 3
HTM 791 - Directed Readings in Meetings and Events Units: 3

Culminating Experience

The culminating experience for the Master of Science degree in meeting and event management consists of (1) a leadership experience project in HTM 690 , in which students design and implement an organizational change project and (2) a comprehensive case study examination with presentation in HTM 781 .

The degree is an 18-month program utilizing a blended instructional model in which students complete courses offered in an online format and also in intensive face-to-face sessions during residency periods. Students should contact the L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management for a program calendar, Class Schedule, and fee summary.