Professional Event Management Certificate

Requirements for this program have changed. Please read carefully.

The Professional Event Management Certificate is focused on preparing students to design, plan, manage, implement, and evaluate experiences, meetings, and special events. Students will take hands-on event management coursework which covers planning, promotion, operational logistics, sponsorship, evaluation, contracting, media, fundraising, risk management, and vendor management. They will also learn using hands-on experience to implement a number of community and campus events.

Program Requirements
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Program Details

The PEMC program requires a minimum of 15 credit hours in designated courses. Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course used to meet the requirements, and maintain a 2.5 GPA in the required courses.

Admission Requirements 

This certificate program requires at least three semesters to complete. Because of this, students must apply 3 full semesters prior to graduation or have already taken RPTS 311/HMGT 211. It is best to apply as soon as possible, prior to completing coursework, as there is no guarantee of admission.

PEMC Admissions Application

Currently Enrolled in an Undergraduate Degree Program at TAMU

  • If required, have permission from their departmental advisor to apply for the program.
  • All TAMU students in any major may apply.
  • Students may apply as early as their second TAMU semester.
  • Must complete the PEMC admissions application and essay.

Currently Enrolled in a Graduate Degree Program at TAMU

  • If required, have permission from their faculty committee chair to apply for the program.
  • All TAMU students in any graduate degree may apply.
  • Students may apply as early as their second TAMU semester.
  • An overall TAMU graduate GPA of 2.0 or higher is required.
  • Must complete the PEMC admissions application and essay.
    • Note: There is a maximum number of undergraduate courses a graduate student can use towards their degree. Please check with your faculty committee chair or your Academic Advisor.

Non-Degree Seeking Student at TAMU

  • You must apply to TAMU as a non-degree seeking student (https://admissions.tamu.edu/other/nondegreeseeking).
  • Must have 4 year degree from an accredited university with at least a 2.0 overall GPA.
  • Must complete the TAMU Admissions undergraduate non-degree seeking application with an essay.
    • UCT-PETM

Course Requirements 

Accepted During/After May 2025

Complete the following course:

  • HMGT 211
  • HMGT 320
  • HMGT 353
  • HMGT 450

Choose one from list:

  • HMGT 319 – Event Management in Specialized Contexts
  • AGCJ 306 – Theory and Practice of Public Relations in Agriculture and Life Sciences
  • AGEC 315 – Food and Agricultural Sales
  • AGEC 324 – Agribusiness Entrepreneurship – Budgeting
  • AGEC 424 – Agribusiness Entrepreneurship – Economic Analysis
  • COMM 260 – Introduction to Communication and Sports
  • COMM 326 – Event and Communication Planning
  • HMGT 223 – Managing Hospitality and Tourism Organizations
  • HMGT 314 – Service Quality in Hospitality, Hotel Management, and Tourism
  • HMGT 331 – Marketing in the Digital Age for Hospitality, Hotel Management, and Tourism
  • HMGT 484 – Internship
  • HORT 203 – Floral Design
  • HORT 416 – Understanding Wine – From Vines to Wines and Beyond
  • HORT 452 – Floral Design: Weddings and Personal Flowers
  • JOUR 451 – Arts & Entertainment Journalism