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Join Carol Krugman, MEd, CMP, CMM, and Andrea Peterson, MTA, CMP from Metropolitan State University of Denver to explore Meeting and Business Event Competency Standards (MBECS). Learn how MBECS, endorsed by industry experts globally, can enhance competencies at all levels. Discover MBECS categories, curriculum guide, and gap analysis strategies to align courses and programs for maximum student marketplace value and industry relevance.
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Sunday in the Park with MBECS: Eating the elephant one bite at a time Carol Krugman, MEd, CMP, CMM Andrea Peterson, MTA, CMP Metropolitan State University of Denver Department of Hospitality Tourism & Events Denver, Colorado, USA
Sunday in the Park with George (1984 Tony Awards) • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0AJlmwqfxg
Sunday in the Park with George (1984 Tony Awards) • Order • Design • Tension • Balance • Harmony
Meeting and Business Event Competency Standards (MBECS) EMBOK (1999) EMICS (2010) MPI Body of Knowledge Task Force (2010) MBECS (2011) Input from 20 countries
MBECS (www.mpiweb.org/mbecs) Global, industry endorsed Senior planner knowledge/abilities Competencies all levels of responsibility
MBECS Categories A. Strategic Planning B. Project Management C. Risk Management D. Financial Management E. Administration F. Human Resources G. Stakeholder Management H. Meeting or Event Design I. Site Management J. Marketing K. Professionalism L. Communication
MBECS Curriculum Guide Identifyrelevant and current content areas for programs /courses Compareexisting programs /courses to MBECS Translate MBECS into program/learning outcomes
Why do we care? Align with industry Facilitate articulation/credit transfer agreements Benchmark Enhance student marketplace value
Gap Analysis Individual course Multiple courses Concentration Degree What do we have? What do we want? What’s missing?
EVT 3100 Corporate Meetings “COORDINATE” Level: Individuals at this level assist a meeting manager and are responsible for coordinating and implementing detailed meeting plans including the registration process, recruitment, training and supervision of volunteers and support staff. They also assist with reports and meeting evaluation. They work independently in areas of their responsibility and under the direction of a manager for all other responsibilities. They often gain broad exposure to the meeting industry in this role.”
Then, systematically work through all courses to update and create, closing your gap!