Program overview

Event planning and production is an interdisciplinary minor that combines the study of communication, marketing and management. With the rapid growth of non-profit, educational, corporate, recreational, and entertainment events, this minor provides both theoretical and practical training in event planning and management.

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Minor requirements

Our 21-credit minor focuses on public relations and effective writing, various strategic approaches to business management and the corporation-consumer relationship.

Semester in Los Angeles

Event planning and production students also have the opportunity to spend a semester in Los Angeles to study and intern with industry professionals while living full-time in the heart of Hollywood's entertainment industry. 

Contact

Event Planning and Production (Minor)

Nancy Wiencek

Professor, Department Chair

Department of Communication, Journalism, and Media

Fine Arts Building

nwiencek [at] rider.edu

(609) 895-5420

Academic Focus: Communication

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