Upon completion of the course, the student

• has an understanding of the impact of a conference or congress on the destination and the industry
• identifies the various types and elements of an international conference and congress
• can perform basic duties as part of a congress organizing team in the planning process
• can compare and benefit from the partners and service providers in the network
• identifies the global business trends in the conference and congress industry

• the development and significance of the conference and congress industry
• concepts, terminology and various types of conferences and congresses
• the elements and process of conference and congress planning and organizing
• cooperation with the various partners and the service network
• global business trends

Learning methods and hours
Contact hours and assignments 54 hours
Group-work 81 hours

Recognising and validating prior learning (RPL)
If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, they can show the competence with a demonstration and progress faster through their studies. More information and instructions for recognising and validating prior learning (RPL) are available at MyNet. More detailed instructions for teachers on the intranet: Työkalut -> AHOT -> AHOT-ohjeistus (Tools -> RPL -> RPL instructions).

Learning materials.
Fenich. Meetings, Expositions, Events and Conventions. Third Edition.
Material stated in Moodle.

Course level: Professional Studies
Course type: Elective Professional Study

The student:
• has some knowledge of the impact of a conference or congress on the destination and the industry
• can name some types and elements of an international conference and congress
• can apply some basic skills and duties, under supervision, as part of a congress organizing team in the planning process
• can list partners and service providers in the network
• able to repeat some global business trends in the conference and congress industry

The student:
• has knowledge and can explain the impact of a conference or congress on the destination and the industry
• can identify and discuss the main types and elements of an international conference and congress
• can apply some basic skills and duties, as part of a congress organizing team in the planning process
• able to differentiate and compare partners and service providers in the network
• able to search for, and provide examples global business trends in the conference and congress industry

The student:
• has excellent knowledge and can critically analyze the impact of a conference or congress on the destination and the industry
• can identify, describe and apply the various types and elements of an international conference and congress, and has abilities to design an organization team
• can independently and professionally perform basic duties as part of a congress organizing team in the planning process
• can compare and benefit from the partners and service providers in the network
• can critically analyze and provide suggestions of how to apply some global business trends in the conference and congress industry