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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2026
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SMGT 366 001 (CRN: 11738)
EVENT & VENUE MANAGEMENT
Long Title: EVENT & VENUE MANAGEMENT
Department: Sport Management
Instructor: Rackley, Steven
Meeting: 8:00AM - 9:15AM TR (24-AUG-2026 - 4-DEC-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisites: SMGT 260 OR SMGT 266 OR SMGT 276
Section Max Enrollment: 24
Section Enrolled: 25
Enrollment data as of: 2-MAY-2026 8:49AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This course will focus on the practical applications and principles related to managing venues and events. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of budgets, tickets, staffing, crowd management, risk management, operations, and event management, and how they all work together to create a positive experience their customers and clients. Students will be expected to evaluate and understand the nuances that go into event and venue management with the help of assignments, case studies, guest speakers and practical experience (when possible). At conclusion of this course a student should fully understand what goes into creating and managing a successful event.