- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course will prepare students to manage successful, sustainable events. Students will gain a practical and critical perspective on how to identify and meet participant, organizational and community needs, plan and improve logistics, solve problems and enable sound and ethical stewardship of economic, social and environmental resources.
Prerequisite(s)
- MKTG 1146
- or Relevant Industry Experience
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$575.29
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Define the role of an event manager in executing successful, sustainable events.
- Analyse an event to identify operational needs in terms of site, housing, food and beverage, transportation, production materials, staffing and communications.
- Articulate the duty of care event managers have to event stakeholders, including identifying and meeting the needs of participants, sponsors, staff, volunteers, suppliers, and the community at large.
- Present practical recommendations to improve event operations to address material sustainability issues, including health and safety, risk management, environmental impacts, diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation.
- Anticipate and discuss ethical dimensions of event operations.
- Estimate the carbon footprint of an event.
- Propose sustainable food choices for menu planning.
- Identify and use tools that can assist with sustainable site selection.
- Identify and describe event sustainability standards.
Effective as of Winter 2025
Related Programs
Sustainable Event Management Operations (MKTG 1123) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Business + Media
- Event Marketing and Management Strategy
Certificate Part-time
- Event Marketing and Planning Foundations
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of MKTG 1123 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 46269
Dates
Mon Sep 09 - Sat Nov 30
- 12 weeks
- CRN 46269
- Domestic fees $575.29
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Nov 30 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Shawna McKinley
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous, not requiring you to meet each week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please check the following link to ensure you meet the computer requirements for the class. www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more if it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. If this course is showing as full, please contact Candace_Marrington@bcit.ca and request that your name be added to the waitlist.
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of MKTG 1123 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 78576
Dates
Mon Jan 06 - Sat Mar 29
- 12 weeks
- CRN 78576
- Domestic fees $575.29
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 29 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Shawna McKinley
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous, not requiring you to meet each week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please check the following link to ensure you meet the computer requirements for the class. www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more if it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. If this course is showing as full, please contact Candace_Marrington@bcit.ca and request that your name be added to the waitlist. Please include your full name and student ID.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.