Certificate in Gaming and Casino Operations
Goodwin College’s Certificate in Gaming and Casino Operations prepares students for careers in the casino resort industry through the development of an in-depth understanding of the unique aspects of casino and resort operations and management.
Whether you’re interested in starting a career in the casino industry or advancing your current career to the next level, this convenient part-time undergraduate certificate program will help you develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities you need to become a competent manager in this rapidly growing industry.
Who should choose the Certificate in Gaming and Casino Operations?
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Students seeking a degree in business or hospitality management in another university that does not offer gaming management classes, who may wish to pursue a gaming career.
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Adults with experience in other industries seeking a career change who would like a quick way to obtain an in-depth understanding of the gaming industry.
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Professionals, regulators, vendors and any other person who may wish to do business with casinos.
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Casino employees who would like to be promoted to higher levels of management.
Curriculum
The Certificate in Gaming and Casino Operations is delivered online and can be obtained within one year by taking two courses at a time for three terms, or within two years by taking one course at a time for six terms.
Prerequisite courses for the certificate are:
HRM 110 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry 3
HRM 310 Hospitality Accounting Systems 3
or ACCT 115 Financial Accounting 4
HRM 325 Hotel Rooms Division Management 3
MATH 101 Introduction to Analysis I 4
or MATH 181 Mathematical Analysis I 3
Courses (18 credits required)
HRM 355 Resort Management 3
HRM 370 Gaming and Casino Management I 3
HRM 371 Gaming and Casino Management II 3
HRM 470 Gaming Legislation, Policy and Law 3
HRM 472 Gaming Information Systems 3
HRM 475 Current Issues in Gaming
Faculty Expertise
Full Time Faculty
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Jane Bokunewicz, M.B.A.
(Monmouth University). Full-time instructor at Drexel University since January 2006. Twenty-one years of experience in gaming management including 12 years as a vice president.
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Joseph Lema, Ph.D.
(University of Mississippi). Full-time assistant professor at Drexel University since 2006. more than 10 years experience in hotel and casino management.
Adjunct Faculty
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Nick Kontonicolas, M.B.A. (Rutgers University). Executive Director IT, Sugarhouse Casino. More than 20 years in gaming management in the field of information technology.
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Christopher Craig, J.D., architect of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania gaming legislation.
Contact
For more information, contact
Maria McNichols
, Program Manager –
