Academic Catalog 2016–2017

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HOM324 Convention and Service Management

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course is an overview of the convention industry. It includes meetings, trade shows, conferences, and incentive travel. The management of convention centers and its relationship with local government is also discussed. The curse will focus on the operational management of trade shows, including design, construction, and risk management, as applied to project financing, fire protec­tion, customer and workplace safety, and OSHA regulations.

Prerequisite: HOM202 Hospitality and Tourism Management