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Event Management – Creative Design (EVC)

Formerly known as Event Management – Event & Exhibit Design

Starts in September

Campus
Duration
2 Semesters (8 Months)
Credential Awarded
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
School
School of Fashion

Program and course delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.

Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.

International students: review Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility before choosing program and course delivery.

About the Program

Don’t just plan events — create unforgettable experiences.

Do you have an eye for detail? Do you enjoy planning events for your family and friends? Do you dream about creating experiences people can’t stop talking about? If any of this sounds like you — and you already have a postsecondary degree or diploma — the Event Management program is the perfect place to kick-start your career as an event planner and designer.

In eight months, you’ll learn what it takes to execute in-person and virtual events for real clients in an exciting, fast-paced industry. Taught by a team of industry professionals, you’ll develop the skills you need to translate your design concepts into events that will leave your clients speechless. 

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • planning in-person and virtual events
  • designing and presenting event concepts
  • creating intricate floral designs
  • writing engaging event proposals
  • fostering and maintaining lasting client relationships
  • planning logistics to ensure every event is a success
  • building budgets and securing sponsorships
  • making strong first impressions and building awareness for your personal brand through social media

Your Career

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

  • event designer
  • event planner
  • wedding planner
  • floral designer
  • event rental co-ordinator
  • in-house event co-ordinator

Affiliations/Associations

CANFAR
Canadian Special Events
CSE Live
Element Event Solutions

Student Works and Experiences

As the culminating project for the Event Management program, Inspired Spaces will be the highlight of your studies. The annual tabletop competition challenges you to develop a fictitious event for a mock client and gives you an opportunity to have your work critiqued by a panel of industry professionals. 

Inspired Spaces takes place within Redefining Design, the annual year-end event for Seneca’s fashion programs. Graduating students of Event Management – Creative Design, Fashion Arts, Floral Design and Visual Merchandising Arts have the opportunity to showcase their creative work in a collaborative environment.

From Day 1, you’ll be thrown into exciting preparations for Bloor Street Entertains — Canada’s largest annual fundraising gala that supports the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research. Working with iconic storefronts in Toronto’s Yorkville Village, you’ll use your creative skills to transform retail venues into luxurious dining experiences for just one night. From concept to execution, you’ll work alongside other professionals as part of your official introduction to the Canadian events industry.

Student Work from Event Management - Creative Design on Flickr

Explore our photo gallery to see the latest creations from our Event Management – Creative Design students.

Student Work from Event Management – Creative Design on Flickr

What Our Graduates Say

Jordan Burke

Jordan Burke

Graduate, Event Management - Creative Design

“I went into the Event Management – Creative Design program with little to no experience or knowledge of event management and came out very confident in my abilities, which allowed me to land a full-time job as an event designer. This program allowed me to turn my hobby into a career and I am very grateful for the opportunity.”

Read Jordan's success story

Liane Low

Liane Low

Graduate, Event Management - Creative Design

“Despite coming into it from an entirely different career path, the hands-on nature of the Event Management – Creative Design program at Seneca allowed me to transition seamlessly into the industry, surpassing the confines of traditional classroom education.”

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Tosh Soni

Tosh Soni

Graduate, Event Management - Creative Design

“My experience studying in the Event Management – Creative Design program at Seneca was truly rewarding. The program's balance between creative design and hands-on event planning taught me valuable skills. Our professors were knowledgeable and supportive, giving us real-world insights. The atmosphere encouraged teamwork and diverse thinking. This program is a great choice for anyone interested in this field.”

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Angela Yeung

Angela Yeung

Graduate, Event Management - Creative Design

“The Event Management – Creative Design program at Seneca has been incredibly enriching. The hands-on learning approach, combined with invaluable guidance from our dedicated professors, has equipped me with practical skills and deep industry insights. The supportive and collaborative environment has fostered both my professional growth and lasting friendships.”

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