Event planning is an up and coming business opportunity in Nigeria. While there are schools that teach students how to succeed in the industry, most of those are overseas.
Event planners learn about how best to serve the needs of their clientele throughout the process of event planning: booking, venue choice, floor design, table sets, dinnerware, glassware, silverware, menus, decorations, audio/visual systems, and so much more.
Program Objectives
The graduate will be able to:
- Demonstrate professionalism in customer service
- Display managerial skills in time management, prioritizing, and communication
- Offer clients appropriate selections for event design and menu choices
- Discuss various audio and visual equipment choices for events knowledgeably with the client
- Make informed decisions concerning the business aspects of the profession, including costs of equipment, consumables, marketing, and salaries
