Gaming & Casino Management, A.A.S., Major #1361

This program has been deactivated and students will no longer be admitted to the major.  Currently enrolled students will complete the degree in accordance with the approved teach-out plan.

Gaming and Casino Management is a ThinkPad University curriculum in which the use of laptop computers is integrated into courses.

Approved by the New York State Education Department, the Gaming and Casino Management degree program provides students with the managerial, technical and operational expertise that is integral to pursuing a career in the casino and entertainment segments of the hospitality industry.

Focusing on the latest technology, the program targets the legal/regulatory issues vital to protecting the integrity of casino gaming operations such as licensing, table game protection, surveillance operations and casino/hotel security. Students will learn about leadership, technology, the need for appropriate security in the casino business, biometrics, the particular functions of the different games, and retail operations in a casino.

The relationship of gaming to the growing tourism and destination industry is also a key component of our program. Using state-of-the-art equipment, students receive hands-on experience and the personal instruction necessary to develop the knowledge, skills, marketing and management techniques essential to securing a position in the gaming industry.

Program Highlights

• Computer applications are integrated throughout the curriculum to prepare graduates with workplace competencies

• Live gaming laboratory experiences All students complete an internship

• Majors participate in visits to casino resorts

• Faculty are members of the Casino Management Association, the New  York State Hospitality and Tourism Association, the Council on Hotel, Restaurant, Institutional Education, the American Hotel & Lodging Association, the National Restaurant Association, and the International Food Service Executives’ Association.

 Student Learning Outcomes

Upon Successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate a familiarity with the various games found in the casino environment

• Identify and interpret the rules of the games found in the casino environment Identify the lack of procedure in the gaming environment

• Understand and define basic management theories common to all types of hospitality operations.

• Possess an extensive business portfolio that displays an up to date resume, cover letter, skill set, work philosophy, career goals and shows extensive work samples.

• Analyze the importance of facility layout

• Review and discuss regulatory compliance issues found in the gaming industry

• Compare and contrast the differences found in casino surveillance verses casino security

• Collaborate with team members to conduct research and team projects

• Demonstrate the use of the technology used in the casino resort

 Curriculum Requirements - 65 Credits

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