ISENBERG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

Online Certificate in Casino Management

Our Hospitality and Tourism Management program is ranked one of the top 10 internationally and enjoys longstanding industry ties that are critical for student placement, support and reputation. Whether you’re new to the industry or trying to upgrade your skills to advance into supervisory and managerial positions, this six-month online program equips you with the essential understanding you need to operate a casino, including the legal and regulatory aspects of gaming and the casino industry’s relationship to the overall tourism environment.

Program Details

Admission: Students should have a high school degree or General Equivalency Diploma. Our online certificate programs are not designed for students who are currently enrolled in or have graduated from our bachelor degree program.

Application: Those who wish to enroll in the Casino Management certificate program should submit a completed application form found at http://www.isenberg.umass.edu/apps/u/HTM_Certificate_Application.php. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no fee to apply. Upon acceptance, notification will be emailed to student.

Format: All courses are offered online through Continuing & Professional Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Required Curriculum: (subject to change): Students must take the five courses listed below. This certificate requires students to take a total of 15 credits in five courses (3 credits per course). Students may also take courses without pursuing the certificate.

HT-MGT 317 Casino Management
- Examines history and development of gaming and casino operations.
- Inclusive of slots, table games, sports betting, Internet betting, credit accounting, casino accounting, casino hotels, and foodservice.
- Marketing of core gaming products, focused on current trends and primary management of financial elements in casino operations.
HT-MGT 318 Casino Products, Protection and Probability
- Study of methods used to design, operate, and protect casino slots and table games.
- Review of computer-based games, blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat, and poker.
- Examination of cheating and detection methods, and how various internal controls are used for prevention.
HT-MGT 334 Event Management
- Introduction to functions of planning a meeting or event.
- Emphasizes project scheduling and planning of actual events.
- Inception of event and site selection, contract negotiations, selecting suppliers, obtaining sponsorships, and budgeting.
HT-MGT 336 Club Management
- Exposure to club management enterprises that provide member services and resources.
- Includes methods and issues of managing private country clubs, city clubs, and unique membership clubs.
HT-MGT 419 Gaming and Social Policy
- Examines external casino environment including, social, psychological, cultural, legal and economic issues of gaming.
- Studies and current articles are used to supplement class readings.

Faculty: For information on our world-class faculty visit http://www.isenberg.umass.edu/htm/Faculty

Certificate Requirements: The certificate is awarded to students completing the required five courses with a passing grade in each course of a "C" or better. All courses must be taken through UMass Amherst, Continuing & Professional Education. The student must complete all required certificate courses within 2 calendar years from the date of admission.

Certification process: Upon meeting the requirements, the student must submit a certificate completion form to have their transcript audited by the program director.

Spring 2012 Classes By Program

HT-MGT 334
Event Management | Enroll

For more information:

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