The content, format, and structure of the instructional program were developed by the Board of Regents in cooperation with IAVM's Education Council. The curriculum continues to evolve to reflect changes in the profession and the venue industry. Upon acceptance, students will receive course material developed by the VMS Instructors. Below are tentative topics covered in the 2018 school year.
1st Year VMS Class
101 Labor Relations
102 Event Management
103 Managing Human Resources
104 Booking & Scheduling
105 In-House vs. Contract Services
106 Venue & Event Security
107 Financial Management I
108 Tenant/Management Relations
109 Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations
110 Stage Operations
111 Team Building
112 Crowd Management
113 Developing Employee Potential
114 Venue Operations
115 Media Relations
116 Box Office & Ticketing
117 Accessibility
118 Sustainability & Green Initiatives
119 Customer Service
2nd Year VMS Class
201 Architecture & Construction
202 Winning Politics
203 Diversity & Inclusion
204 Making and Delivering the Deal
205 Revenue Sources
206 Planning Life Safety II
207 Financial Management II
208 Producing In-House Events
209 Risk Management
210 Food Service Management
211 Leadership
212 Effective Communication
213 Employee Training Programs
214 Technology
215 Strategic Business Planning
216 Approaches to Management
217 Creativity in the Workplace
218 Venue Law
219 Enhancing the Experience