School of Health & Human Sciences
Undergraduate Programs
Event Management
Event Management (B.S.T.E.S.M.)
For students who love behind-the-scenes work and creating unforgettable experiences, the event management major is the backstage pass to the fast-paced, global world of event planning. Whether it is staging epic concerts, coordinating international trade shows, or planning the hottest ticket in town, students will gain the skills to make it all happen; from corporate events to weddings to mega-events, and everything in between. Students will study alongside other students in the Tourism, Event, and Sport Management program and have the opportunity to earn the business foundations undergraduate certificate through the Kelley School of Business.
Event Management Curriculum
IU Indianapolis General Education Core
Event Management majors must fulfill the IU Indianapolis general education requirements corresponding to Indiana College Core.
Core Communication (6 credits)
- ENG-W 131: Reading, Writing, and Inquiry I (3 credits) or ENG-W 140: Reading, Writing, and Inquiry: Honors (3 credits) completed with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
- COMM-R 110: Fundamentals of Speech Communication (3 credits)
Analytical Reasoning (6 credits)
- Analytical Reasoning List A (3 credits)
- Analytical Reasoning List A or B (3 credits)
Cultural Understanding (3 credits)
- Cultural Understanding (3 credits)
Life and Physical Sciences (3 credits)
- Life and Physical Sciences (3 credits)
- Life and Physical Sciences (3 credits)
Arts/Humanities and Social Sciences (9 credits)
- Arts & Humanities (3 credits)
- Social Sciences (3 credits)
- Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences (3 credits)
TESM Core requirements
- TESM-G 110: TESM Learning Community (1 credit)
- TESM-C 100: Introduction to TESM (3 credits)
- TESM-C 205: Facility Management (3 credits)
- TESM-C 301: Career & Leadership Principles (3 credits)
- TESM-C 325: Selling in TESM (3 credits)
- TESM-C 410: Data Literacy and Research (3 credits)
- TESM-C 401: Internship (6 credits)
- BUS-X 204: Business Communications or ENG-W 231: Professional Writing (3 credits)
- HER-E 120: Introduction to Graphic Design Essentials or NEWM-N 102: Creative Design (3 credits) (NEWM-N 102 can be used to satisfy the Arts & Humanities gen ed requirement)
Requirements for the Business Foundations Certificate
- TESM-C 112: Business Foundations of TESM
- TESM-C 312: Human Resources in the Service Industry (3 credits)
- BUS-A 186: Accounting and the Business Environment OR BUS-A 200: Foundations of Accounting for Non-Business Majors (3 credits)
- BUS-F 200: Foundations of Financial Management (3 credits)
- BUS-K 201: Foundations of Business Information Systems and Decision Making (3 credits)
- BUS-M 200: Marketing and Society OR 300 Introduction to Marketing (3 credits)
- BUS-P 200: Foundations of Operations and Supply Chain Management (3 credits)
Major-specific Requirements for Events Management:
- TESM-E 204: Meetings and Events Strategy and Management (3 credits)
- TESM-E 304: Event Design and Décor (3 credits)
- TESM-E 377: Event Marketing & Technology (3 credits)
- TESM-H 391: Safety, Risk, and Crisis Management (3 credits)
- TESM-E 404: Event Production (3 credits)
- Major-selective electives (9 credits) Select 3 of:
- TESM-E 210 :Celebrations, Weddings, and Ceremonies
- TESM-E 219: Sport Event Production
- TESM-E 370: Festivals, Live Entertainment, Community Events
- TESM-E 371: Conferences, Conventions, and Expos
- TESM-E 375: Corporate Events
- TESM- E 477: Philanthropy and Fundraising
- TESM-E 496: Event Immersion Topics
Open Electives (17 credits)
- Additional courses beyond the IU Indianapolis General Education Core and major course requirements to total 120 credit hours (these are not required to be SHHS courses, but could be).
- Only college-level course work will count toward open electives. Remedial courses in areas such as math and English do not count.
