HADM 4340

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HADM 4340
Catering and Special Events Management

Course information provided by the 2019-2020 Catalog.

The catering and special events industries are among the fastest-growing segments within the hospitality industry. This course focuses on off-premise and on-premise catering for social and business functions and the management of large-scale independent events, such as sporting events, artistic performances, and product launches. Topics include organizational structure, legal aspects of catering and special events management, product and service development, marketing and sales, catered function and special event planning and execution, staff recruitment and training, post-event analysis, and financial success of catering.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: HADM 2360. 

Fees Field trip fee: approximately $125 for required trip to New York City.

When Offered Fall.

Satisfies Requirement Satisfies HADM or Free Electives for SHA students.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 15866 HADM 4340   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisites: HADM 2360 or permission of instructor. Cost of required field trip to New York City: approx. $250. Enrollment limited to: 30 students. Elective. Attendance during a two-day, weekend event-design charette is mandatory.

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