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Course description

Discover the art and science of event management in this overview course. Learn about the event industry, associations and designations. Discuss various types of events, the five-phase approach to event planning and the core competencies of event planners.

Learner outcomes

 Upon completion of this course, students will be able to
  • analyze the core competencies of an event planner
  • use the 10 key components to create a preliminary event plan
  • implement the SMART goal framework to set event goals
  • summarize the 5-phase integrated approach to event planning
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Section title
Introduction to Event Planning
Type
ON - Online
Dates
Sep 22, 2025 to Oct 19, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
15.0
Delivery options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
TXEC non-credit $345.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

•   Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found here. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found here, and help setting up MFA can be found here.

•   Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.

•  Review our Student Information site for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.

•  For questions about this course or other information, contact cehealth@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6867 / 1.888.392.3655 toll-free.

Section title
Introduction to Event Planning
Type
ON - Online
Dates
Nov 17, 2025 to Dec 14, 2025
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
15.0
Delivery options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
TXEC non-credit $345.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

•   Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found here. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found here, and help setting up MFA can be found here.

•   Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.

•  Review our Student Information site for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.

•  For questions about this course or other information, contact cehealth@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6867 / 1.888.392.3655 toll-free.

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