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CAS-113 Introduction to Casino Operations,
3 cr.
This course is focused on the management of Casino Operations
and casino hotel operations. During this course, students will
learn about the history of the gaming industry and how it is
rapidly growing throughout the United. States. Upon exploring
this course, the students will gain and learn to apply
managerial skills utilizing gaming regulations, staffing
resources, marketing strategies, accounting concepts, gaming
trends, casino hotel organizational structure, government
regulations, consumer behavior, marketing strategies, economic
impact, social and cultural concerns and the casino games.
CAS-115 Mathematical Analysis of Casino
Games, 3cr.
The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the
mathematics behind each casino game on the floor that determines
a specific house advantage. Probability and odds as well as the
law of averages will be discussed. Game pricing techniques
influencing the regulatory issues will comprise another portion
of this course and finally, students will be asked to design
their own slot and video poker machines based on mathematical
criteria and specific hold percentages. Java-style casino games
will also be utilized by students in the casino area of the
course as a practice lab. This course may be offered through a
distance-learning format.
CAS-120 Casino Managment & Marketing, 3
cr.
The casino industry is growing rapidly worldwide and the need
for proper marketing and promotion has become paramount to
organizational success and profitability. Students of this
course will learn about the basics of marketing including the
four (4) P's of marketing: product, price, place and promotion.
Students will also familiarize themselves with the basic casino
marketing plan, the goal of the slot club and related database
systems, casino floor promotions, how to write personal letters
to guests, casino advertising online, through print, marquees
and other media options. Finally, students will learn the basics
to organizing slot and table game tournaments and game
assignment. This course may be offered through a
distance-learning format.
CAS-122 Gaming - Management of Table
Games, 3 cr.
Casino operation requires effective skills and strategies to
manage, analyze and evaluate the productivity and profitability
of the table games. This course will examine the core business
processes of products, pricing, people interactions,
productivity, and protection and share some of the best
practices currently utilized in the gaming industry. You will
use information, techniques and strategies to sharpen your
ability to analyze and interpret the various reports and data
available to assist in making better management decisions. In
addition, you will learn how to develop effective and productive
marketing strategies to attract, retain and monitor your
customers.
CAS-133 Casino Surveillance & Security,
3cr.
The primary function of Security and Surveillance on the casino
floor is to protect the casino's guests, employees, property and
assets. This course examines both departments and their specific
day-to-day functions including report writing, documentation,
powers to arrest and digital recording of floor events to be
stored in a video archive. Students will learn how the
surveillance department uses specific cameras to cover floor
space and what to watch for. This course will also address how
the surveillance department protects the table games, slots area
and other key operative and functional areas of the casino. The
final portion of the class analyzes dealer techniques such as
opening and closing procedures, dealer disputes, guest relations
and "calling the game' properly. This course may be offered
through a distance-learning format.
CAS-183 Player Development, 3 cr.
This course covers theoretical and practical applications for
the development and retention of patrons in a gaming
environment. Special emphasis will be on identifying profitable
customers and creating attractive packages to develop player
relationships and loyalty.
CAS-910 Gaming Internship, 1 cr., 3 cr.
The on-the-job practicum provides the opportunity for students
to combine classroom principles and activities with on-the-job
experience. The student, through the interview process with a
cooperating employer, is placed in the gaming facility that will
provide a variety of beneficial and learning experiences. The
student receives a salary and/or college credits for this period
of the program. The on-the-job practicum provides the
opportunity for students to combine classroom principles and
activities with on-the-job experience. The student, through the
interview process with a cooperating employer, is placed in the
gaming facility that will provide a variety of beneficial and
learning experiences. The student receives a salary and/or
college credits for this period of the program. |
