Event Design and Experience Management, BS

The Bachelor of Science in event design and experience management will not only help graduates design, plan and execute impactful events, but it will also develop leaders. The BS in event design and experience management is intended for students seeking careers as event and meeting professionals under titles such as event or meeting coordinator, manager, designer, architect or producer. The in-depth course of study examines the interrelated industry components of meetings, conventions, trade shows and special events (including weddings). Students will have the opportunity to gain practical experience and create unique events in the new UNT CoLab located in downtown Denton, TX.

Hours required and general/college requirements

A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the University Core Curriculum in the Academics section of this catalog and the Department of Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management requirements.

Major requirements

CMHT core, 9 hours

EDEM specialization, 27 hours

Plus 24 hours from

Minor

No minor is required.

Electives

Hours required for electives may vary based on course selection and the University Core Curriculum requirements.

Other requirements

It is required that students entering the College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism have a minimum grade point average of at least 2.0 on all courses completed at UNT.
A grade of C or above must be earned in each merchandising and hospitality management course completed in residence or transferred to UNT. This includes all courses with prefixes CEXM, CMHT, DRTL, EDEM, FADM, HFMD, HMGT, MDSE and RETL.
Academic requirements for graduation with a BS from the College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism include:
1. A minimum of 2.0 grade point average in the professional field, with minimum grades of C required in all CMHT, DRTL, EDEM, HFMD, HMGT MDSE, and RETL courses.
2. A minimum of 2.0 grade point average in all courses completed at UNT.
3. A minimum of 2.0 grade point average in all work attempted, including transfer, correspondence, extension and residence work.

Four-year degree plan (example)

The following four-year plan is one example of a variety of ways in which you can complete your chosen degree in four years, and will serve as a guide for you to design your pathway to degree completion. Variations will depend on whether you need to take prerequisites or have college credit from exams or dual enrollment.

Year 1

Semester 1		Semester 2
EDEM 1600 - Introduction to Global Event Management	3 hours	EDEM 2510 - Exhibition and Convention Management	3 hours
American History core	3 hours	American History core	3 hours
Communication core	3 hours	Communication core	3 hours
Creative Arts core	3 hours	Component Area Option core	3 hours
Mathematics core	3 hours	Life and Physical Sciences core	3 hours
Total	15 hours	Total	15 hours

Year 2

Semester 1		Semester 2
EDEM Legal Course option	3 hours	EDEM 3240 - Convention and Event Management	3 hours
Government/Political Science core	3 hours	Component Area Option A core	3 hours
Language, Philosophy and Culture core	3 hours	Government/Political Science core	3 hours
Life and Physical Sciences core	3 hours	EDEM Major Elective	3 hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences core	3 hours	Elective	3 hours
Total	15 hours	Total	15 hours

Year 3

Semester 1		Semester 2
EDEM 3500 - Event Catering Operations	3 hours	CMHT 3950 - Creating Consumer Experiences	3 hours
EDEM 3700 - Modern Wedding Planning	3 hours	EDEM 3510 - Entertainment and Experiences in Hospitality and Events	3 hours
EDEM Major Elective	3 hours	EDEM Major Elective	3 hours
EDEM Major Elective	3 hours	Elective	3 hours
Elective	3 hours	Elective	3 hours
Total	15 hours	Total	15 hours

Year 4

Semester 1		Semester 2
EDEM 4500 - Strategic Event Design	3 hours	CMHT 4750 - Managing a Diverse Workforce	3 hours
EDEM 4600 - Sustainability in the Event Industry	3 hours	CMHT 4790 - Internship in Merchandising and Hospitality Management	3 hours
EDEM Major Elective	3 hours	EDEM Major Elective	3 hours
Elective	3 hours	EDEM Major Elective	3 hours
Elective	3 hours	EDEM Major Elective	3 hours
Total	15 hours	Total	15 hours