Casino Resort Studies courses
CRST 1110 Elementary Accounting/Casino Resort Studies
Elementary Accounting/Casino Resort Studies
This course serves as an introduction to the principles of accounting that uses the casino resort industry as examples. Topics include: recognition of revenue and expenses for income determination, proper classification of balance-sheet items, and income statement and balance-sheet preparation. Students learn to prepare adjusting entries, closing entries and worksheet presentations necessary for monthly financial statements. The principles and theories behind the proper accounting treatment of cash, accounts receivable, inventories, prepaid expenses, marketable securities and fixed assets are studied.
credit hours: 3
Elementary Accounting/Casino Resort Studies
CRST 1250 Introduction to Casino Resort Studies
Introduction to Casino Resort Studies
The course is an introduction to the growing casino resort industry. It will integrate the knowledge required to operate and manage the multidimensional business of a Casino Resort to include: gaming operations, hotel operations, food and beverage operations, marketing, retail operations, and financial controls.
credit hours: 3
Introduction to Casino Resort Studies
CRST 2210 Casino Resort Financial Accounting
Casino Resort Financial Accounting
An introduction to the principles of accounting that uses the casino resort industry and hospitality accounting principles and practices pursuant to the industry's uniform systems. Topics include: theories, practices underlying the accounting process, recording of business tractions, basic balance sheet and income statement preparation, adjusting and closing entries, calculation of accrued expenses and depreciation, inventory valuation and bank reconciliations, accounting for partnerships and corporations, preparing the statement of cash flow and the analysis and interpretation of financial statements.
Pre-requistites: CRST 125.
credit hours: 3
Casino Resort Financial Accounting
CRST 2240 Casino Resort Food and Beverage
Casino Resort Food and Beverage
During this course the student will study the food and beverage department of a large casino resort and how it is managed. Of particular importance is how the casino views its food and beverage service in relationship to the image of customer satisfaction that the casino is striving for.
Pre-requistites: CRST 125.
credit hours: 3
Casino Resort Food and Beverage
CRST 2250 Casino Resort Marketing
Casino Resort Marketing
This course helps students to develop an understanding of marketing management, the process through which organizations analyze, plan, implement and control programs to develop and maintain beneficial exchanges with target buyers. Effective marketing management is critical for long-term success of any casino resort complex, because this function ensures that the firm attracts, retains and grows customers by creating, delivering, and communicating superior customer value. In this course students will learn how to: evaluate the marketing environment, analyze and identify market opportunities, define and select target customers, plan marketing programs and learn about the 4-P's of marketing and implementing and controlling marketing plans.
Notes: Counts as MKET 320 Introduction to Marketing.
credit hours: 3
Casino Resort Marketing
CRST 3030 Casino Resort Information Systems
Casino Resort Information Systems
This course provides an overview of information systems with applications of how it is used in the casino industry. Of particular interest is the tracking of monies, hotel rooms, patron identifications, and game operations.
Notes: Counts as the computer requirement.
Pre-requistites: CRST 221 and suggest CRST 341.
credit hours: 3
Casino Resort Information Systems
CRST 3110 Addictive Behavior and Gambling
Addictive Behavior and Gambling
This course will provide students with information on addictive behaviors that a small percentage of casino guests develop related to their gambling. Topics covered include history of gambling, language of the gambler, recognition of problem and compulsive gamblers, alcohol, drugs, cultural aspects, family involvement, ethical issues, and intervention on the problem gambler. Also covered are treatment programs, and how they work for problem gamblers.
credit hours: 3
Addictive Behavior and Gambling
CRST 3150 Casino Resort Impact on Social Aspects
Casino Resort Impact on Social Aspects
After taking this course, the student should demonstrate an understanding of the basic history and major social impacts of the casino industry on individuals, communities, the state and local economies, and regulatory agencies.
credit hours: 3
Casino Resort Impact on Social Aspects
CRST 3380 Business Ethics
Business Ethics
This course is a theoretical critique and case-oriented analysis of the moral, ethical, and value issues that challenge business, industry, and corporate life with a view toward discovering ethical principles and strategies applicable to the management process.
Pre-requistites: 231 or approval of instructor.
credit hours: 3
Business Ethics
CRST 3410 Casino Resort Financial Controls
Casino Resort Financial Controls
The course integrates the areas of financial accounting and finance and applies the interpretive and analytical skills of each to casino resort situations. Topics include current asset management, interpretation of financial statements and operating reports, budgeting and forecasting methods, short-term financing, capital budgeting, long-term financing, operating agreements, capital investment analysis, financial feasibility, project and general financing, valuation techniques, and measuring value for stakeholders. Examples will be drawn exclusively from the casino resort industry.
Pre-requistites: CRST 221 or BSAC 111, and CRST 225.
credit hours: 3
Casino Resort Financial Controls
CRST 3420 Managing Troubled Employees in Casino Resorts
Managing Troubled Employees in Casino Resorts
This course deals with the problem of handling sexual harassment, drug abuse and violent behavior in a casino from the perspective of the HR department. In addition, the course helps front line managers deal with the problems in a positive and effective manner.
Notes: Counts as a Human Resource elective.
credit hours: 3
Managing Troubled Employees in Casino Resorts
CRST 3910 Casino Resort Customer Service
Casino Resort Customer Service
The course introduces service operations management and operations research methods appropriate for the casino resort industry. The methods, which are based on principles of scientific management, are applied using examples drawn from common operational situations. The evaluation, design, and management of casino resort service delivery systems through operations management topics from a service perspective. Included are other related topics such as customer satisfaction and managing organizational change. The overriding goal of the class is to provide students with the skills and understanding necessary for decision making using quantitative data. Examples will be drawn exclusively from the casino resort industry and focus on providing excellent customer service and measurement of such delivery systems.
Pre-requistites: CRST 225.
credit hours: 3
Casino Resort Customer Service
CRST 4010 Special Topics
Special Topics
This course number reserved for special topics in casino resort management.
Pre-requistites: CRST 125.
credit hours: 3
Special Topics
CRST 4070 Casino Resort Leadership and Group Dynamics
Casino Resort Leadership and Group Dynamics
This course focuses on leadership and managing people in a casino resort. Students develop theoretic lenses for understanding people and group dynamics in organizations, and practical tools for accomplishing personal and organizational goals. Topics include: individual differences, conflict management, problem-solving, power and influence, motivation, leadership, coaching and counseling, and group process. Students learn through the case method, self-assessments, experiential exercises, readings, discussions, papers, and group activities.
Pre-requistites: Senior and at least four CRST core courses.
credit hours: 3
Casino Resort Leadership and Group Dynamics
CRST 4100 Casino Resort, Security and Surveillance
Casino Resort, Security and Surveillance
Analysis of contemporary security and surveillance concerns specific to the casino resort industry: encompassing casino operations, lodging, food and beverage spa and clubs, retailing, and medical service. Includes development of security department organization, surveillance operations, fraud analysis, risk management, asset protection, loss prevention, disaster control, crisis communications, industrial safety, casino security and emergency action planning.
Pre-requistites: CRST 125.
credit hours: 3
Casino Resort, Security and Surveillance
CRST 4400 Casino Resort Operation Integration
Casino Resort Operation Integration
This course presents a view of how the individual operating components of the casino resort are integrated into a single profit center. The class will examine functions that overlap and impact the casino resort as a whole. In a reverse perspective, the contribution of each component to the whole will be assessed. How does the component add to the overall attraction of casino resort and what is the financial contribution of each operation?
Pre-requistites: CRST 221, CRST 341.
credit hours: 3
Casino Resort Operation Integration
CRST 4500 Internship
Internship
This course is to be taken during the last semester that a student attends school to complete their associate's degree in casino resort studies. During this course, a student will work at a casino under the supervision of the management at the casino and keep a journal of this experience. The student will also be required to create a polished resume and consider strategies for finding employment in the particular area of a casino that they would enjoy working in.
Pre-requistites: Senior and taken in last year of study (must have at least 5 core courses completed).
credit hours: 3-4
Internship