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Program at a Glance

Program
Online Bachelor's
College(s)
Rosen College of Hospitality Management
120
Credit Hours
Best Online Bachelor Program by U.S. News & World Report

Set the atmosphere as a professional events manager

Event planning and management is a fast-paced, complex, and rewarding field that comes with many challenges and opportunities. With your online event management degree, you’ll be equipped with a toolbox of theoretical and practical skills to host memories big and small. The online bachelor’s of science in event management program prepares graduates to advance their career with an established employer or venture into business for themselves.

The hospitality industry needs experts who can navigate the intricacies of managing small and large scale world class events – including weddings, fairs, festivals, entertainment and sporting events, meetings and trade shows. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from world-renowned educators who bring years of experience to the classroom. Explore topics in event management, including risk management, marketing, finance and logistics.

Students from across the country and around the world are choosing to study event management online through UCF, gaining the flexibility to learn from anywhere while preparing for careers in one of the most exciting industries in the world. With access to expert faculty, industry-aligned coursework, and real-world experience opportunities, you can build your future in events without putting your life on hold. 

After earning a degree in event management, many graduates go on to work in exciting positions with leading employers or build their own event business. You’ll also be prepared to continue on to graduate school if you choose to continue your educational journey.

Event Manager planning an event

Highlights

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Ranked in the top 5 among best colleges for hospitality and tourism in the world by CEOWorld magazine and in the ShanghaiRankings for research.
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Rosen grads have a 97% placement rate upon graduation — working for top industry employers, including Disney, Universal, Hilton, Marriott and the Orange County Convention Center.
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Study-abroad programs offer partnerships with 21 international universities, including Austria, Australia, Japan, China and the Netherlands.

Undergraduate Application Deadlines

Fall
May 1
Spring
November 1
Summer
March 1
Fall
July 1
Spring
November 1
Summer
March 1


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Course Overview

Strategic Event Design

Explore the event planning process beginning with a needs assessment and ending with event evaluation.

Survey the considerations encountered when planning events that are held outside of the United States or that attract a large number of participants from outside the United States.

Engage in a study of sporting event experiences with an emphasis on engagement, industry trends, and technological advances impacting the fan experience.

Skills You'll Learn

  • Plan and execute events from start to finish, including strategy, logistics, budgeting, and evaluation 
  • Communicate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders, from clients to vendors to production crews 
  • Solve problems in real time, developing quick, professional responses to unexpected challenges 
  • Adapt to change with confidence, staying flexible in a fast-paced and evolving industry 
  • Grow professionally through hands-on learning, leadership development, and ongoing career-building opportunities 

Career Projections

56,900

Annual Job
Openings

28.7%

Job Growth
Between
2023 - 2034

Source: Lightcast™ . 2025

Career Opportunities

  • Conference Event Consultant
  • Convention Service Manager
  • Event Planning Advisor
  • Event Venue Manager
  • Exhibits or Tradeshow Manager
  • wedding planner