<p>Can anyone tell me about the event planning major? Is it a good program? </p>
<p>Iowa State’s Hospitality Management program is a Top 15/20 program in the country, so very good. The Event Planning major is really just an offshoot from that program and the apparel program; using many preexisting courses and developing some new ones for the Event major. I think that the Event major is therefore pretty good.</p>
<p>Neither Hospitality or the Event planning major is considered to be all that rigorous academically if you care. The key to getting a job out of the event program will be internships.</p>
<p>You might also consider a degree in marketing from the College of Business. I know several recent marketing grads from U Iowa that have obtained Event management entry level jobs. The good thing about the Marketing degree is that it is not as restrictive and much more flexible when it comes to career options. It is also considered a more rigorous program of study. The key to getting a job in event management will be internships. You could add a minor in Event Planning.</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>