Mar 14, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Event and Meeting Design Certificate


Rita and Navin Dimond Department of Hotel Management  
School of Hospitality 

About the Program


The Event and Meeting Design Certificate at Metropolitan State University of Denver provides the opportunity for students to explore and master skills and knowledge related to the meeting and event industries including knowledge related to event design, site selection, stakeholder development, and risk management. Students who complete the Event and Meeting Design Certificate may work in a variety of roles in corporate events, expos, conventions, social events, governmental events, sports events, and association events.

General Certificate Requirements


Certificate requirements for the university can be found on the page below. All students seeking a certificate at the undergraduate level must follow these requirements in addition to the specifc requirements related to the certificate declared. 

Program Requirements


  • A grade of “C” or above is required in all courses within the program to be awarded the Event and Meeting Design Certificate.
  • Students must be accepted to the university and take courses for credit.
  • Students with similar courses in their prior experience may request that courses be transferred to meet part of the certificate requirements.

Summary of Requirements


Required Courses 15 credits
Total for the Event and Meeting Design Certificate 15 credits