Associate in Science in Meeting and Event Management

The Meeting and Event Management program focuses on the planner’s practical “need to know” tools and skills. Learn from well-known experienced industry professionals who are eager to share the practical “need to know” tools and skills essential to every successful meeting and event planner. Attain a solid understanding of the myriad details and behind-the-scenes considerations needed to assure your meeting or event is the success you and your clients hoped for. Convenient online and weekend classes are designed to provide a dynamic learning experience with extensive interaction between students and instructors-through case studies, real-life examples, group work and hands-on activities. Special features include “behind the scenes” visits to hotel meeting facilities and development of a hands-on project.ism programs at Orange Coast College are designed for employment or career advancement within the hospitality industry. Whether an individual is a novice or currently employed, these programs strengthen the opportunity for success within the fastest growing industries in southern California. Career opportunities abound as the growth of the hospitality industry continues throughout the United States and the world requiring trained individuals to fill the multitude of varied positions. Students may choose individual courses, certification in areas of specialization as well as completion of an Associate in Science Degree. The Hotel, Travel & Tourism programs at Orange Coast College use materials from the Educational Institute of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, the world leader in hospitality education and training. Students who successfully complete these courses earn globally recognized certificates from the American Hotel & Lodging Association in addition to college credits applicable toward a Certificate or Associate Degree at Orange Coast College. At least 50% of all Airline, Hotel, MeetingEvent, Travel & Tourism coursework must be completed at Orange Coast College.

Admission to Orange Coast College is granted to those applicants who meet at least one of the following requirements:

High school graduation.

Certificate of Proficiency or a G.E.D. from the State of California.

Attainment of 18 years of age and who, in the judgment of college officials, is capable of profiting from instruction at our college.

Enrolment between the 9th to 12th grade and recommendation for advanced academic or vocational college level study.

English proficiency tests:

A valid test result should not be older than 2-years from the date an application for admission is submitted.

Duolingo Test for English – 90; TOEFL - Internet-Based 61 or Paper Based 500 (TOEFL code: 4584); IELTS - 5.5; Eiken - 2A (if the score is a 2, a minimum raw score of 2150); iTEP - 3.5; PTE (Pearsons Test for English) Academic – 45; Michigan English Test (MET) - B2; Cambridge English Language Assessment - B2; GTEC CBT – 1051