Event Planning and Management
About the Program
With LaSalle College Montréal’s Event Planning and Management program (ACS), learn to coordinate diverse online and onsite events, handle logistics, budgets, and promotions.
Excel at managing corporate meetings, galas, festivals, weddings, fundraisers, and sports events. Manage workflows and adapt quickly to change. Apply industry best practices, focusing on details and coordinating resources.
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Learning Outcomes
- Learn to design, plan and coordinate various events, ensure logistical management, track schedules and budgets, and promote events.
- Develop skills in dynamic and responsive communication to effectively respond to changes during event management.
- Specialize in resource management and synchronizing resources to ensure event success, overseeing coordination down to the smallest details.
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Profile
Successful Event Planners have a unique combination of skills, including:
Organization and Leadership
Excel in managing multiple tasks, timelines, and resources effectively.Communication
Collaborate with clients, vendors, and teams, ensuring clear and concise communication throughout the planning process.Flexibility and Problem Solving
Adaptability and quick thinking, handling unexpected challenges, and finding solutions promptly.Attention to Detail
An eye for detail, ensuring every aspect of the event, from logistics to aesthetics.Creativity
Suggest innovative and memorable experiences, setting events apart and exceeding client expectations.
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Career Prospects
According to Job Bank, projections for Event Planner employment show increased growth and many new positions created. Demand for events is booming in Québec.
Event project managers have a variety of career paths to choose from: leading communication, team management, specializing in communications, or becoming a logistics manager. Consider entrepreneurship by organizing your own events.
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Career Fields
- In-house Event Planner for companies, non-profits (foundations, associations), festival promotion, government entities, or for events agencies,
- Freelance Event Planner (corporate events and meetings, galas, festivals, weddings, fundraisers, sports events, conferences, conventions, trade fairs and exhibitions),
- Event Promoter,
- Conference Services and Convention Planning Officer.
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Diploma & Accreditation
This Attestation of College Studies (ACS) is approved by the ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur of Québec and is internationally recognized.
ACS programs are part of continuing education and destined primarily for adults seeking to add value to their skill set or reorient their career.
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Required Materials
A laptop computer is mandatory for study in this program. This laptop must be equipped with the Windows operating system to work with all software.
Mentors may request other standard or student-licensed software mandatory for their courses to be installed.
It has been determined that a Windows PC is required for your program. If you plan to use a Mac, you may need to configure your Mac laptop to run software on Windows.
Minimum Requirements :
- Intel Core i5 processor or equivalent
- 8 GB of RAM or more
- 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
- Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).
Recommended Requirements
- Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent
- 12 GB of RAM or more
- 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
- Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).
Required software: Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Freeware Openproject.
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Admissions Criteria
Exceptions to these admission criteria may be applied.
Every application is reviewed by the College.
To be eligible for acceptance into an ACS program, applicants are generally required to meet one of the following criteria:
Have interrupted their full-time studies for at least two (2) consecutive semesters or one (1) full school year; or
Have followed post-secondary studies for a period of at least one (1) year; or
Have a Secondary School Diploma (DES) or a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS), and the program allows them to receive a technical training that is not available in a DCS program; or
Have an equivalent education or an instruction deemed sufficient and meet the admission criteria set for college studies.
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Academic Dates
LaSalle College has three annual start dates: fall, winter, and summer.
We accept applications at any time. Registration is open year-round.
Processing time:
- Canadian applicants: up to two weeks,
- International applicants: up to six months.
Submit your application as soon as possible to ensure a spot in your desired semester.
Note that applications are not processed until all required, validated documents and admission fees are received.
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List of Courses
ACS programs are based on DCS program curricula, but do not have general education courses like French, English, or Philosophy.
Concentration Courses
- Introduction to Event Planning (45 h)
- Cultures, Etiquette and Protocols (45 h)
- Event Logistics (60 h)
- Introduction to Event Production Software (45 h)
- Resource Planning (60 h)
- Client-Supplier Communications (45 h)
- Service Contracts and Proposals (45 h)
- Presenting Project Plans (45 h)
- Observational Project (45 h)
- Event Marketing (60 h)
- Professional Portfolio (45 h)
- Project Management (60 h)
- Website Development (45 h)
- Event Coordination (60 h)
- Post-Event Activities (45 h)
- Human Resources (60 h)
* The College reserves the right to substitute some courses.
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Tuition & Aid
LaSalle College programs qualify for the Loans and Bursaries Programs offered by the ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur du Québec, and for several other types of loans and bursaries.
