George Brown College - St. James
George Brown College - St. James

200 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

College Diploma - Event Planning (H141)

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Summary

In George Brown College Event Planning program, students will learn about the exciting and diverse event project management fundamentals through a variety of event types including hospitality events, weddings and other social events, fundraising events, meetings, conferences, and trade shows. In first year of this program students will be provided with foundational industry knowledge, by learning and working alongside their peers across all sectors in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, referred to as a “common first year approach”. In first year students will gain knowledge in the areas of hotels, event planning, tourism, and food and beverages through a range of practical and theoretical courses.

In second year of study, students will apply their understanding of theory through unique learning techniques and invaluable practical experience. Students will be exposed to industry tactics used in designing, planning, marketing, budgeting, execution, and evaluation of events. To better hone students' international event planning skills, they have the option of participating in an exclusive European Study Tour.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

5.5

Writing

5.5

Listening

5.5

Speaking

5.5

Reading

50

Writing

50

Listening

50

Speaking

50

Production

90

Program Intakes

Open date

August 6, 2025

Submission deadline

March 1, 2026

Open date

September 24, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2026

Open date

April 8, 2026

Submission deadline

November 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Level

2 year college diploma including a 14 week Industry externship

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$110 CAD

Application fee

$16274 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Materials Fee: $1,199 (one-time)
Mandatory Health Insurance Fee: $787 per year
Administration Fee: $534 per year
Student Activity Fee: $249 per year
Student Levy Fee: $25 (one-time)