Information Package

Program of Culinary Arts

SBMO116

CONGRESS AND EVENT MANAGEMENT

Course Code
SBMO116
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explain the fundamental concepts of the MICE industry, types of events, and the role of congress tourism in hotel management.
  2. Plan an event through all its processes (life cycle), from the conceptual stage to the evaluation phase.
  3. Prepare event budgets, execute financial planning
  4. Develop marketing, public relations, and communication strategies suitable for the target audience
  5. Coordinate the management of on-site meeting venues, food and beverage (F&B) operations, and general event logistics.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis is a professional course covering the planning and implementation processes of corporate organizations. Within the scope of the course, budgeting, field management, technical infrastructure coordination, and marketing strategies are discussed. The primary objective is to provide students with the skill to manage high-attendance organizations at professional standards and to ensure operational excellence.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Congress and Event Industry (MICE)
2nd Week Types of Events and Conferences
3rd Week Event Venues and the Role of Hotels
4th Week The Economic Dimension of Congress Tourism
5th Week Event Planning Process
6th Week Budgeting and Financial Management
7th Week Event Marketing, Communication, and Sponsorship
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Operations and Logistics Management
10th Week Human Resources and Stakeholder Management
11th Week Technology in Event Management
12th Week Risk Management, Safety, and Legal Issues
13th Week On-Site Execution and Event Day Operations
14th Week Post-Event Evaluation and Future Trends
Recommended or Required Reading1. Kongre Turizmi, Dr. A. Özdal Değirmencioğlu, Dr. Burcu Ilgaz (Detay Yayıncılık, 2021)
2. Etkinlik Yönetimi, Prof. Dr. Aylin Göztaş Pira, Doç. Dr. Eylin Babacan (Detay Yayıncılık, 2011)
3. Events Management Yazarlar: Glenn Bowdin, Johnny Allen, William O'Toole, Rob Harris, Ian McDonnell (Routledge / Taylor & Francis)
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Practice
  • Presentation
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Quiz 1 30
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz 1 10 10
Individual or group work 8 1 8
Preparation for Final exam 1 35 35
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load121
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.03
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
K1
K2 X
K3
K4 X
K5 X X
K6 X X
K7
K8 X X
K9
K10
K11 X X
K12