Curriculum

Pre-requisite Courses
ACCT 115	Financial Accounting Foundations	4.00 credits
HRM 110	Introduction to the Hospitality Industry	3.00 credits
HRM 310	Hospitality Accounting Systems	3.00 credits
HRM 325	Hotel Room Division Management	3.00 credits
MATH 101	Introduction to Analysis I	4.00 credits

Required Graduate Courses (18 credits)
HRM 501	Found of the Hospitality Ind	3.00 credits
HRM 515	Destination and Resort Mgmt	3.00 credits
HRM 572	Gaming Information Systems	3.00 credits
HRM 575	Current Issues in Gaming	3.00 credits
HRM 670	Casino Financial Analysis	3.00 credits
HRM 676	Casino Marketing	3.00 credits

Course Descriptions

ACCT 115 Financial Accounting Foundations - 4.00 credits

Introduces preparation of the income statement and the balance sheet. Covers analysis and recording of business transactions and a detailed study of accounting for assets, liabilities, and equity.

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HRM 110 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry - 3.00 credits

Presents the opportunities available in the hospitality industry, concentrating on restaurants, hotels, and institutional food services and comparing their business formats and services to the public. Explores careers in hospitality and the need for such enterprises in modern society.

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HRM 310 Hospitality Accounting Systems - 3.00 credits

Studies accounting systems for hotels, restaurants, and institutions, including analysis of business transaction flow and the preparation and interpretation of financial statements. Includes consideration of the Uniform System of Accounts for Restaurants, computer-assisted processing, reports generation, and data analysis.

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HRM 325 Hotel Room Division Management - 3.00 credits

Studies front-office management and control, including pricing and associated structures, occupancy rates and patterns, audits and income, reservations, and special functions. Emphasizes service and sales as well as guest needs.

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MATH 101 Introduction to Analysis I - 4.00 credits

Covers linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions; systems of linear equations; elementary linear programming; matrix algebra; inverse; and mathematics of finance.

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HRM 501 Found of the Hospitality Ind - 3.00 credits

This is a gateway course to provide students of various backgrounds the information and conceptual tools needed to grasp the fundamentals of the global hospitality industry as understood in its widest sense. Students will become familiar with the production and distribution of hospitality products. Trends in the industry will also be discussed.

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HRM 515 Destination and Resort Mgmt - 3.00 credits

A study of destination and resort management from a global perspective including strategic planning and competitive analysis of domestic and international resort destinations. Students will study the various aspects of resort management in the context of high levels strategic planning that includes market research, market positioning, feasibility studies, and revenue forecasting for resort destinations.

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HRM 572 Gaming Information Systems - 3.00 credits

Covers the use of technology and computer information systems in the casino industry. The course emphasizes high level strategic planning for leveraging technology and information systems to gain competitive advantage and improve a casino¿s position in the marketplace. Includes structured decision making in the acquisition and implementation of technology including feasibility analysis and financial forecasting.

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HRM 575 Current Issues in Gaming - 3.00 credits

This course will examine current issues in the casino and gaming industry. An in-depth examination of trends, policies, and impacts on gaming operations with an emphasis on casino operations will be potential topics for discussion.

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HRM 670 Casino Financial Analysis - 3.00 credits

This course covers the unique aspects of analyzing the financial results of casino programs and product offerings including marketing promotion analysis, special even manifest analysis, player development, executive profit and loss, table game mix, and slot floor product and position analysis. Volume forecast methods will also be studied.

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HRM 676 Casino Marketing - 3.00 credits

This course covers the unique aspects of casino marketing including player loyalty programs, promotional strategies, customer relationship marketing, branding, database marketing, player development and junket programs. The course is taught from a global perspective with an emphasis on strategy and positioning in the marketplace.

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