Bachelor of Event, Sport and Entertainment Management (Honours)

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Co-op type:

Mandatory

Skills students have at the start of co-op work term:

• Foundational event planning and execution skills, including support for logistics, scheduling, registration, and on-site coordination 
• Event design and creative skills to support client objectives and audience experience 
• Ability to coordinate schedules and collaborate with team members to ensure timely completion of all project elements 
• Proficiency in event management software and social media tools for planning, marketing, registration, and communication 
• Ability to identify, assess, and support the management of event-related risks 
• Project management skills, with attention to detail to ensure logistics and deliverables are not overlooked 
• Basic budgeting and financial tracking skills, including assisting with budget creation, expense monitoring, and accountability 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, note-taking, and follow-up documentation 
• Innovative and critical thinking skills to identify problems and develop practical solutions under pressure 
• Personal and time management skills; managing changing priorities and working collaboratively with team members to support project outcomes 

Suggested job titles:

• Sponsorship and Fundraising Event Assistant 
• Corporate Promotions and Events Intern 
• Marketing and Communications Event Assistant 
• Sports and Leisure Event Assistant 
• Venue and Events Operations Assistant 
• Exhibition and Trade Show Assistant 
• Live Event and Promotions Assistant 
• Brand Activation and Client Experience Assistant 
• Event Marketing Intern 
• Event Production Assistant 
• Event Logistics Intern 
• Meeting Coordinator 
• Event Sales Intern 
• Wedding Planning Intern 
• Social Media and Events Intern 
• Event Risk and Safety Assistant 
• Conference and Banquet Assistant 
• Green Initiatives / Sustainability Assistant 
• Event Tourism Intern 

Requirements to remain eligible for co-op:

Co-op students must maintain Co-op Eligibility at all times. In addition to maintaining Co-op Eligibility Criteria, students in this program must achieve:

• A minimum GPA of 1.7

Additional Info:

• This program requires students to complete two co-op work terms.
• If you are an international student enrolled in the co-op program, you are required to have a valid co-op work permit before starting your work term. You must apply for and receive a Social Insurance Number to work in Canada. You are encouraged to start the application process in your preparation term as government processing time can take up to 4 months or more. Please refer to the Algonquin College International Education Centre for more information.

• Completing the total number of co-op work terms listed is mandatory for graduation. Co-op students must make every effort to remain on schedule and participate in co-op work terms as planned. Students who fail to complete co-op work terms as scheduled may be required to take an unscheduled break in their studies and complete their co-op at a later date, potentially delaying their graduation. Taking an unscheduled break in studies can also impact an international student’s immigration status including, in most cases, the ability to work. International students are advised to consult with the International Education Centre to understand the potential implications of unscheduled breaks.