Bachelor of Event, Sport, and Entertainment Management (Honours) (Co-op)
This four-year honours degree program prepares students for a career in event management at local, national and international levels, involving entertainment, sport, corporate, tourism, travel, business, non-profit, politics, art, culture and fashion.
- The only Canadian business degree specializing in event management
- Unique program design is distinctive in scope to meet the needs of the diverse event industry, at local, national and international levels
- Gain real life experience during a culminating project in which students design, plan and execute a live event with an industry client
Program Availability and Schedule
Availability
Open
Closed
Waitlisted
Start Term
Availability
International
Availability
Competitive?
Fall 2024
No
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Program Summary
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School
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Students build a multidisciplinary set of competencies critical for the event industry, focusing on strategic planning, marketing and project management expertise. Students develop teamwork, leadership, communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills at the mid-management level. These business fundamentals support a variety of event specific applications such as logistics, operation and risk management, safety and security, revenue generation, marketing, public relations, project management, economics, finance, entrepreneurship, people management, intercultural relations, sustainability, and crowd management. Local, national and international co-op placements provide students with hands-on practise while networking with, and learning from, industry experts. A culminating project challenges students to design, plan and execute a live event with an industry client, thus enabling them to integrate practical, real-world experience with the theoretical learning acquired throughout the program.
Students also gain real-world experience through a paid co-operative education (co-op) work term(s) (see Additional Information for more details). Please note that places in the co-op work term(s) are subject to availability and academic eligibility. Please note admission to a co-op program does not guarantee a co-op placement....(read more)
Overview
This four-year honours degree program prepares students for a career in event management at local, national and international levels, involving entertainment, sport, corporate, tourism, travel, business, non-profit, politics, art, culture and fashion. With the rapid globalization of the event industry, the scale and complexity of today`s events requires the expertise of trained event management professionals. Now that participants and spectators from across the world travel to a myriad of conferences, competitions and festivals, event tourism has become a flourishing industry. Students acquire the event management skills necessary to design, project manage and execute a wide range of small to large-scale events, impacting participants and audiences from around the world.
Students build a multidisciplinary set of competencies critical for the event industry, focusing on strategic planning, marketing and project management expertise. Students develop teamwork, leadership, communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills at the mid-management level. These business fundamentals support a variety of event specific applications such as logistics, operation and risk management, safety and security, revenue generation, marketing, public relations, project management, economics, finance, entrepreneurship, people management, intercultural relations, sustainability, and crowd management. Local, national and international co-op placements provide students with hands-on practise while networking with, and learning from, industry experts. A culminating project challenges students to design, plan and execute a live event with an industry client, thus enabling them to integrate practical, real-world experience with the theoretical learning acquired throughout the program.
Students also gain real-world experience through a paid co-operative education (co-op) work term(s) (see Additional Information for more details). Please note that places in the co-op work term(s) are subject to availability and academic eligibility. Please note admission to a co-op program does not guarantee a co-op placement.
SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well-suited for students who:
- Enjoy planning and organizing activities.
- Excel in teamwork and collaborating with others.
- Enjoy taking leadership roles.
- Adjust easily to flexible hours.
- Adapt well to change.
- Possess excellent time management and communication skills.
- Enjoy using creative, strategic and critical thinking skills to solve problems.
- Thrive in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.
- Are detail-oriented.
Courses
Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.
Code:
DAT6108
Course Name:
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Course Description:
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Code:
ECO4101
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Course Name:
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Code:
FAE6107
Course Name:
Introduction to Event Logistics
Course Description:
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56.0
Code:
MGT6107
Course Name:
Foundations of Event Management
Course Description:
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Hours:
42.0
Code:
ACC6104
Course Name:
Financial Accounting
Course Description:
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42.0
Code:
ECO4201
Course Name:
Macroeconomics
Course Description:
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42.0
Code:
ENL6101
Course Name:
Business Communications
Course Description:
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42.0
Code:
FAE6207
Course Name:
Programming for Sports Events
Course Description:
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28.0
Code:
FAE6208
Course Name:
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Code:
PHI1000
Course Name:
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Code:
ACC6107
Course Name:
Managerial Accounting
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42.0
Code:
FAE6307
Course Name:
Event Food and Beverage Management
Course Description:
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Hours:
42.0
Code:
FAE6308
Course Name:
Programming for Corporate, Government, Non-Profit and Special Events
Course Description:
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28.0
Code:
GEP1001
Course Name:
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Course Description:
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18.0
Code:
MGT6105
Course Name:
Customer Management
Course Description:
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42.0
Code:
MKT6108
Course Name:
Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Marketing
Course Description:
Marketing is vital to the success of all hospitality and tourism businesses and organizations. Students are introduced to concepts, definiti... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
DAT6507
Course Name:
Technology Applications for Events
Course Description:
The effective use of industry-standard software is vital to career success during event creation, management, marketing and execution. Stude... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FAE6407
Course Name:
Logistics and Event Production
Course Description:
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Hours:
56.0
Code:
FAE6408
Course Name:
Programming for Concerts and Entertainment Events
Course Description:
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Hours:
28.0
Code:
HRM6114
Course Name:
Introduction to Human Resources Management
Course Description:
A comprehensive understanding of human resources management is essential to the recruitment, hiring, evaluation, training, development and c... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
MGT6407
Course Name:
Critical Path and Project Management
Course Description:
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Hours:
42.0
Code:
QUA2000
Course Name:
Statistics
Course Description:
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42.0
Code:
WKT6107
Course Name:
Co-Operative Work Term I
Course Description:
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Code:
FAE6507
Course Name:
Global Event Trends
Course Description:
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Hours:
42.0
Code:
LAW6607
Course Name:
Law and Ethics for Events
Course Description:
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42.0
Code:
MGT6120
Course Name:
Entrepreneurship
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42.0
Code:
MKT6608
Course Name:
Event Marketing
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56.0
Code:
BIO2200
Course Name:
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ENL2025
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FLS3101
Course Name:
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FLS3102
Course Name:
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Code:
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Course Name:
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Course Name:
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Course Name:
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Code:
FAE6508
Course Name:
Risk Management
Course Description:
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Code:
FAE6607
Course Name:
Sustainable and Green Events
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42.0
Code:
MKT6607
Course Name:
Event Revenue Generation
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56.0
Code:
QUA0005
Course Name:
Introduction to Research
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42.0
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BIO2200
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42.0
Code:
WKT6207
Course Name:
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0.0
Code:
FAE6707
Course Name:
Crowd Control, Safety and Security
Course Description:
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Hours:
42.0
Code:
FLD6707
Course Name:
Experiential Learning Project 1
Course Description:
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56.0
Code:
MGT6707
Course Name:
Management and Leadership for the Event Industry
Course Description:
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42.0
Code:
MGT6708
Course Name:
Business Planning for Event Tourism
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42.0
Code:
BIO2200
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SOC2001
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Career Development for the Event Industry
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Experiential Learning Project 2
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FLS3102
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Spanish-Beginner 1
Course Description:
The Spanish language is an asset when communicating in the workplace. Students with no prior knowledge of Spanish acquire basic forms and st... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
LAN3102
Course Name:
Spanish-Beginner 2
Course Description:
The workplace benefits from having professionals with knowledge of the Spanish language. Students with basic knowledge of Spanish gain more ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
LAW2014
Course Name:
Law
Course Description:
The reach of the rule of law extends into our lives on a daily basis. As much as it is present in our lives, very few people are aware of th... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHI2002
Course Name:
Ethical Decision Making
Course Description:
To avoid potential prosecution, companies and their employees are well-advised to engage in ethical decision-making practices in all busines... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHI4000
Course Name:
Philosophy and Popular Culture
Course Description:
Many facets of today's popular culture engage, directly or indirectly, with the concerns of a variety of philosophical traditions. Drawing o... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHI4002
Course Name:
The Philosophy of Drugs
Course Description:
Drugs are everywhere: professionals prescribe them to us to make us "better"; we take them recreationally; we give them to our children, pet... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHI4003
Course Name:
The Philosophy of Love and Sex
Course Description:
Love and sex are central to the human condition, and have been topics of academic inquiry and controversy throughout history. Various practi... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHI4004
Course Name:
Technology,Society and the Environment
Course Description:
Environmental issues have come to occupy a central place in the marketplace, politics, policy, and society at large. Owing largely to the ma... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHI4100
Course Name:
Survival in the Information Age: Risk and the Media
Course Description:
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Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHY4000
Course Name:
Black Holes, Big Bangs and the Cosmos
Course Description:
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Hours:
42.0
Code:
PSI2000
Course Name:
Navigating Canada's Political Landscape
Course Description:
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Hours:
56.0
Code:
PSY2100
Course Name:
Introductory Psychology
Course Description:
With its applications to behaviour and personality, psychology extends its reach into many aspects of our personal lives. The broad applicat... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SCI2000
Course Name:
Environmental Science
Course Description:
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Hours:
42.0
Code:
SOC2000
Course Name:
Introduction to Sociology
Course Description:
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Hours:
56.0
Code:
SOC2001
Course Name:
Anti-Racism: Theory and Practice
Course Description:
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Hours:
42.0
Code:
SOC4000
Course Name:
Criminology
Course Description:
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Hours:
42.0
Code:
SOC4001
Course Name:
Global Perspectives
Course Description:
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Hours:
42.0
Code:
CUL4000
Course Name:
Global Citizenship
Course Description:
Informed citizens in today's world appreciate the meaning of civic life at the local, national and global level. Students reflect on and dev... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ENL4016
Course Name:
World Literature
Course Description:
Exposure to broad sources of literature promotes an open-minded perspective on today's global society and encourages an appreciation of dive... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ENL4100
Course Name:
Creative Writing
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Hours:
42.0
Code:
ENL4200
Course Name:
New Worlds and Alternative Realities: Speculative Fiction
Course Description:
Speculative fiction gathers together all those works of fiction in which new worlds or alternative realities are envisioned. Within this ca... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ENL4300
Course Name:
The Brave New Worlds of Dystopian Fiction
Course Description:
Over the last century, dystopian fiction has become a remarkably popular genre in literature and film, particularly among young adults. Dyst... + Read More
Hours:
45.0
Code:
PHI4000
Course Name:
Philosophy and Popular Culture
Course Description:
Many facets of today's popular culture engage, directly or indirectly, with the concerns of a variety of philosophical traditions. Drawing o... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHI4002
Course Name:
The Philosophy of Drugs
Course Description:
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Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHI4003
Course Name:
The Philosophy of Love and Sex
Course Description:
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Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHI4004
Course Name:
Technology,Society and the Environment
Course Description:
Environmental issues have come to occupy a central place in the marketplace, politics, policy, and society at large. Owing largely to the ma... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHI4100
Course Name:
Survival in the Information Age: Risk and the Media
Course Description:
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Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHY4000
Course Name:
Black Holes, Big Bangs and the Cosmos
Course Description:
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Hours:
42.0
Code:
SOC4000
Course Name:
Criminology
Course Description:
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Hours:
42.0
Code:
SOC4001
Course Name:
Global Perspectives
Course Description:
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Hours:
42.0
Careers & Pathways
Careers
Graduates may find career opportunities in for-profit, government and non-profit sectors in a variety of event management roles. Graduates are qualified for entry-level positions to design, plan and execute events. Employers include trade shows, festivals, sports organizations, charities, non-governmental agencies, government, entertainment companies, corporate companies, non-profit organizations, event planning companies, academic institutions and hospitals.
Pathways
Please use our Pathways tool to search for pathway options.
Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Interpret and deliver information through verbal, non-verbal and written communication to local, national and international audiences.
- Apply strategic leadership skills and management principles to empower event stakeholders.
- Collaborate with diverse individuals, teams, organizations and culture, while respecting differences, to support stakeholder goals.
- Identify, analyze and solve problems using creative and critical thinking in order to develop innovative solutions in complex environments for small to mega-events.
- Develop strategies for long-term event planning with diverse programming initiatives and comprehensive logistical procedures.
- Research, collect and analyze primary and secondary source data to support human resources and business decisions.
- Bid on, design, plan, project manage, market and execute a variety of event programming elements for a range of national and international audiences and clients in order to promote growth and sustainability.
- Research, select and leverage cutting-edge technologies and marketing strategies to enrich development, event production and market reach.
- Develop, negotiate, and implement financial initiatives based on client goals and objectives.
- Choose and express reflective practice strategies and self-regulated learning to update knowledge, skills, and apply new learning with confidence in changing situations.
- Apply current and emerging concepts, technologies, knowledge and skills to anticipate, and remain responsive to, constantly evolving stakeholder goals and objectives.
- Adhere to legal and ethical guidelines governing the execution of events in a global environment, identifying and reducing risk to all stakeholders.
- Develop and implement safety and security plans to mitigate potential threats and danger related to event crowds.
- Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.
Tuition & Fees
Get an idea of how much each semester will cost with our Tuition and Fee Estimator.
2023/2024 Academic Year
Tuition and related ancillary fees for this program can be viewed by using the Tuition and Fees Estimator tool at www.algonquincollege.com/fee-estimator.
Further information on fees can be found by visiting the Registrar`s Office website at www.algonquincollege.com/ro.
Fees are subject to change.
Admissions Requirements
All applicants must satisfy both College Eligibility and Program Eligibility requirements.
College Eligibility
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent.
- Mature students are applicants who have not achieved the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or its equivalent and who are at least 19 years of age on or before the commencement of the program in which they intend to enroll. Mature students applying for Degree programs satisfy College Eligibility by having demonstrated academic abilities equivalent to those of Ontario high school graduates, verified by successful completion of at least one full-time term at the post-secondary level (minimum five courses taken concurrently in an academic program of study).
Program Eligibility
- Six Grade 12 University (U) or university/college (M) courses with a minimum 65% average including:
- One Grade 12 U English course, with a minimum of 60%.
- One Grade 12 U Mathematics course, with a minimum of 60% (Students who have not achieved the required 60% or who have not completed a Grade 12 U Mathematics course prior to the start of term may still be considered for admissions. Students will be required to satisfactorily complete a math math equivalency course by the end of their first semester in this program.)
- Please note that mature students must meet the following subject-specific Program Eligibility requirements, either directly or through equivalencies:
- One Grade 12 U English course, with a minimum of 60%.
- One Grade 12 U Mathematics course, with a minimum of 60% (Students who have not achieved the required 60% or who have not completed a Grade 12 U Mathematics course prior to the start of term may still be considered for admissions. Students will be required to satisfactorily complete a math equivalency course by the end of their first semester in this program.)
- Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
- IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 90, with a minimum of 22 in each component: Reading 22; Listening 22; Speaking 22; Writing 24; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 120, minimum of 120 in Literacy and no score below 105.
Not sure if you meet all of the requirements? Academic Upgrading may be able to help with that: https://www.algonquincollege.com/access/.
Application Information
BACHELOR OF EVENT, SPORT, AND ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT (HONOURS) (CO-OP)
Program Code 6179X03FWO
Applications to full-time day programs must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements through:
ontariocolleges.ca
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, Ontario N1G 5J3
1-888-892-2228
Students currently enrolled in an Ontario secondary school should notify their Guidance Office prior to their online application at www.ontariocolleges.ca.
Applications for Fall Term and Winter Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.
International applicants please visit this link for application process information: https://algonquincollege.force.com/myACint/.
For further information on the admissions process, contact:
Registrar`s Office
Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Ave
Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
Telephone: 613-727-0002
Toll-free: 1-800-565-4723
TTY: 613-727-7766
Fax: 613-727-7632
Contact: https://www.algonquincollege.com/ro
Additional Information
Program Resources
Algonquin College has been granted consent by the Minister of Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting June 15, 2022. The College shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable timeframe.
CO-OP INFORMATION:
Co-operative education (Co-op) allows students to integrate their classroom learning with a real-world experience through paid work terms. Two academic terms prior to the cooperative education work term, students are required to actively participate in and successfully complete the self-directed co-op course, readiness activities and workshops.
Students must actively conduct a guided, self-directed job search and are responsible for securing approved program-related paid co-op employment. Students compete for co-op positions alongside students from Algonquin College and other Canadian and international colleges and universities. Algonquin College`s Co-op Department provides assistance in developing co-op job opportunities and guides the overall process, but does not guarantee that a student will obtain employment in a co-op work term. Co-op students may be required to relocate to take part in the co-op employment opportunities available in their industry and must cover all associated expenses; e.g., travel, work permits, visa applications, accommodation and all other incurred expenses.
Co-op work terms are typically 14 weeks in duration and are completed during a term when students are not taking courses. For more information on your program`s co-op level(s), visit the courses tab on your program`s webpage.
International students enrolled in a co-op program are required by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to have a valid Co-op/Internship Work Permit prior to commencing their work term. Without this document International students are not legally eligible to engage in work in Canada that is part of an academic program. The Co-op/Internship Work Permit does not authorize international students to work outside the requirements of their academic program.
For more information on co-op programs, the co-op work/study schedule, as well as general and program-specific co-op eligibility criteria, please visit www.algonquincollege.com/coop.
Successful completion of all courses, including mandatory cooperative education (Co-op) Work Terms, is a requirement for graduation.
Contact
Sylvia Densmore
Program Coordinator
Room H204n
Sylvia Densmore practices and instills teamwork as one of the key skills in her students. She believes that to be a credible role model to students you must “practice what you teach!” For twenty years Sylvia has worked as a professional Event Manager on projects including the Rick Hansen Man in Motion Tour, the Canadian Olympic Association Congress and the Breast Cancer Action Walk to name a few. Along with the Event Management team, Sylvia currently teaches and mentors students through the creation, planning and execution of numerous fundraising events.
A highlight of Sylvia’s career was a trip to Tanzania, Africa where she delivered a two-week course in Event Management to College faculty and Industry representatives as part of a CIDA program called Education for Employment. She recently obtained her Masters in Tourism Management at Royal Roads University. As coordinator of the Event Management program she continues to maintain communication with her grads, reaching out to provide new job opportunities and advice whenever asked.
Sophia Bouris
Professor
A successful and memorable event is achieved by creating a multi-sensory experience. Sophia has accomplished just this as she has over fifteen years of experience transforming spaces and creating in the event industry. Sophia joins us from Queen’s University where she is the Director of Strategic Communications and Events. In this role, Sophia continues to reimagine corporate events and communications to enhance the employee, alumni and stakeholder experience. She is also an accomplished communicator, event manager, and educator with extensive experience in strategic communications and both in-person and virtual events. Always at the forefront of current trends, Sophia has the ability to create, market, connect, and communicate personally with her target audience. Building strong relationships within the industry and the community has allowed her to bring original and effective programming and communications to life. One of Sophia’s priorities is getting to know her clients and understanding their needs in order to effectively execute a communications plan and/or an event design.
A self-professed life-long learner, Sophia is a certified Digital Event Strategist who holds a Diploma in Event Management from Algonquin College, a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto, and a Master of Arts in Leadership from Royal Roads, where her thesis focused on how post-secondary institutions can leverage key communications opportunities. Sophia also taught in the Event Management program at Algonquin College for more than eight years.
Outside of her day job, Sophia owns and operates an event-planning company and volunteers with many local organizations.
Caron Fitzpatrick
Professor
Room H204e
Caron Fitzpatrick brings diversity to the Hospitality program, coming from the Event Management industry. Caron is a graduate of the Event Management program at Algonquin College and holds a Master’s Degree in Tourism Management. Caron’s thesis explored the use of Mobile Apps in sport tourism focusing on the ability to use mobile apps to increase the duration of stay and tourism spend.
Caron has over a decade of experience in restaurants and as well as experience in the event department at a major hotel. Her real expertise has been in the planning and execution of events including tradeshows, races, ski competitions, galas, golf tournaments, hockey tournaments, conventions, annual general meetings, awards ceremonies, political campaign management and festivals. Caron has a passion for lifelong learning and is currently completing the Social Media College Certificate here at Algonquin College.
Colin Kovacs
Professor
Room WB423c
Colin Kovacs received his Master of Arts from Queen’s University after completing his Bachelor of Arts at the University of Western Ontario. He has taught economics, statistics, and finance for over 15 years at both the DeVry College of Technology, in Toronto, and Algonquin College, in Ottawa.
His research papers have included Determinants of Labour Force Participation Among Older Males in Canada, and Minimum Wage – The Past and Future for Ontario. As well, he is a co-author of Exploring Microeconomics (Nelson, 2nd edition, 2010), and Exploring Macroeconomics (Nelson, 2nd edition, 2010)
Matthew Moore
Professor
Room H217
Matt Moore is a professor of Sport Management with a specialized focus on finance. With more than 20 years of invaluable experience in the dynamic hospitality industry, Matt brings a wealth of hands-on knowledge to his classroom, specifically in financial management. His extensive background includes a tenure of 13 years at Chances R Restaurant, where he served as co-owner and dedicated manager. During his time in the industry, he developed a profound understanding of economics, entrepreneurship, and the intricacies of restaurant management.
Matt’s academic achievements include a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Carleton University, which provided him with a solid foundation for understanding the financial aspects of the field. He further pursued his education by earning a Master’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism from Glion University, focusing on Asset and Revenue Management. This advanced degree equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the financial intricacies associated with the hospitality and tourism sectors.
Beyond his academic and professional accomplishments, Matt has also dedicated his time and expertise to volunteer work in the realm of sports. With over 30 years of competitive sports experience, he possesses firsthand knowledge of the sports industry and its management. This unique combination of practical experience, academic expertise, and a passion for sports has positioned Matt as a sought-after professor and mentor in the field of Sport Management with a concentration in finance.