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    Nov 12, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Event Design and Experience Management, BS


The University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee approved a change to this program during the academic year. Please refer to the Catalog Addendum  for more information.

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 Academic policies  section of this catalog and the Department of Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management  requirements.

Major requirements


Minor


No minor is required.

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.
  • A maximum of 24 hours of technical credit may be used for the degree.
  • 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