Do you need a bachelor's degree for event planning?

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Not neccessarily...being a wedding planner has a lot to do with connections and relationships in the beginning. I was interested in wedding planning for years and was given the fabulous opportunity of planning the wedding of a friend of my sister 4 years ago. Once you can say you have, in actuality, planned a wedding already it is far easier to build up trust and you have the chance to PROVE to others you know what you're doing even if you haven't had a degree in the area. An important piece though is to document...record bits of useful information along the way...build up a portfolio so you have something to show prospective/future clients.

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Educational Paths There are no strict educational requirements for event planners. Many community colleges offer diplomas in event and meeting planning as well as hospitality management. There are no specified university programs that focus on event planning, but an undergraduate degree is always helpful. College or university programs in hotel and restaurant management as well as event planning can provide a student with skills and knowledge in the areas of managing staff as well as coordinating and planning events such as banquets and dances. Most employers prefer to hire event planners with experience in the coordination and supervision of one or more events with a related college education. Experts suggest volunteering in a planning firm or in a related field. Why not organize a school charity event or dance? Go into the local tourism office and find out if there are any internships or apprenticeships offered. source:::: http://www.schoolsintheusa.com/careerprofiles_details.cfm?CarID=84

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These days a bachelors degree will give make you competitive in the job market, even for event planning. Many people entering the field have degrees in marketing and public relations. I have a degree in hospitality & tourism mgmt, with an emphasis in event management. Came in handy. Started planning business seminars for a university, transitioned to communications & event director for a local chamber of commerce; moved into president/CEO role at chamber(s).