Online Casino Management Courses
The International Gaming Institute's online gaming management courses provide the utmost in professional development training. Enjoy the stimulation of interacting with fellow students from throughout the world as you brainstorm and share gaming philosophies, methods, and practices with other gaming industry professionals.
Each online course semester is eight weeks in duration, is instructor lead and paced, and is available to you to access 24 hours a day 7 days a week - barring unforeseen technical difficulties. Expect to devote a minimum of 8 hours per week on your course. Weekly class discussions participation and quizzes, a midterm, and a final are standard course assessments.
For all online courses you will need a reliable computer a sound card with speakers; an Internet Service Provider with high-speed connection; proficiency in working in a web-based environment (opening links, using browser buttons, accessing video and audio files, scrolling, downloading plug-ins, etc.); using email; and opening, modifying, and saving files.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
The UNLV International Gaming Institute (IGI) has partnered with the Division of Educational Outreach to offer you the opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) upon successful completion of any of the IGI's Online Casino Management Courses. Please contact: Cristen.Kardeke@unlv.edu for more information.
Questions? Please contact Cheryl Olson, Director of Management and Executive Education, at: cheryl.olson@unlv.edu - Phone: 702-895-3248.
2013 ONLINE CASINO MANAGEMENT COURSES:
SUMMER 2013 COURSES
Course dates: June 17 - August 9, 2013
- Casino Auditing II (offered in Spring only)
- Practical Casino Math for Industry Executives**New Course**
FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE BELOW
Casino Auditing II
This course is designed for casino audit professionals, regulatory agency staff, tribal auditors, chief financial officers, and CPAs. Topics include analysis of casino financials, slots and table games - inside the numbers, casino marketing - designing effective marketing programs, slot clubs and rewards programs, auditing and the information technology function, auditing food and beverage, auditing credit, and suspicious activity reporting requirements. Casino Auditing Level 1 is a pre-requisite for taking Casino Auditing Level 2.
Instructor:
Toni Repetti, who has over 19 years of gaming experience in all areas of operations and 16 years in Finance and Accounting, has held positions with various levels of responsibility in finance from Analyst to Corporate Director of Finance for numerous properties. Her experience includes working with Las Vegas Strip properties, Midwest casinos, and tribal gaming properties, in areas of budgeting, strategic planning, analysis, property acquisitions, financial reporting, compliance, system implementation, training, and audit. Toni is also an Assistant Professor for finance, accounting and gaming courses in the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She received a Ph.D. in Hotel Administration with a major in finance and a minor in gaming at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She received a Masters of Business Administration from Colorado State University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She is also a certified managerial accountant (CMA) and a certified hospitality educator (CHE).
COURSE REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Spring Semester - April 8- May 31, 2013
Fee: $595
Online Delivery (24 hour/7day access)
The UNLV International Gaming Institute (IGI) has partnered with the Division of Educational Outreach to offer you the opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) upon successful completion of any of the IGI's Online Casino Management Courses. Please contact: Cristen.Kardeke@unlv.edu for more information.
Textbook Information: NONE REQUIRED
Please make Purchase Orders out to:
HigherL
12973 SW 112th Street #255
Miami, Florida 33186
Attention: Rachel Matalon - Accounting
Introduction to Casino Management
This course is designed to identify, contrast, and compare basic casino department management procedures. At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to implement and apply the basic procedures of managing a casino within a resort setting. Students will examine and discuss the relationship between the casino department and other departments in a hotel/casino environment. Course content will focus on game selection, controls, layouts, gaming development and customer service.
Instructor:
Peter Eghoian, possesses over twenty-five years of combined Table Games and Slot Operations experience. He has held positions of increasing responsibility throughout his tenure, during which he was actively involved with performance analysis, project management, property acquisition, budgeting, strategic planning, hiring, department training, property training, and cultural development.
COURSE REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Spring Semester - April 8- May 31, 2013
Fee: $595
Online Delivery (24 hour/7day access)
The UNLV International Gaming Institute (IGI) has partnered with the Division of Educational Outreach to offer you the opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) upon successful completion of any of the IGI's Online Casino Management Courses. Please contact: Cristen.Kardeke@unlv.edu for more information.
Textbook Information:
Title: Casino Operations Management
2nd Edition, 2005
Authors: Kilby, J., Fox, J., & Lucas, A.F.
Publisher: Hoboken, NJ: Wiley
ISBN# 0-471-26632-9
Approximate Cost: New $90 Used $67.50
Textbooks can be purchased from the publisher at wiley.com, or from www.amazon.com. If ordering from out of the country, it is suggested that you order early and directly from the publisher at wiley.com.
Please make Purchase Orders out to:
HigherL
12973 SW 112th Street #255
Miami, Florida 33186
Attention: Rachel Matalon - Accounting
Casino Management II
This course is designed to further identify, contrast, and compare basic casino department management procedures as studied in the Introduction to Casino Management course. Students will examine and discuss the relationship between the casino department and other departments in a hotel/casino environment and utilize supply chain management, customer relationship management, and product life-cycle management concepts to develop an overall experience.
Instructor:
Rich Lehman has over 30 years of gaming experience and is a former educator in developing gaming operations. He is an expert in slot operations, game development and marketing through his tenure as a high level executive for companies such as Caesars Palace, Boyd Gaming, Circus Circus, Park Place Entertainment, Navegante Gaming where he held positions as Vice President of Slots, Vice President of Casino, and General Manager. Rich's superior administrative and writing abilities set him apart from most operational executives. He has written numerous articles on player tracking, player tracking system design, database development and gaming management and authored a book called Slot Operations: The Myth and the Math which was published in 2002 by the University of Reno, Nevada.
COURSE REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Spring Semester - April 8 - May 31, 2013
Prerequisite: Intro to Casino Management, or comparable casino experience.
Fee: $595
Online Delivery (24 hour/7day access)
The UNLV International Gaming Institute (IGI) has partnered with the Division of Educational Outreach to offer you the opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) upon successful completion of any of the IGI's Online Casino Management Courses. Please contact: Cristen.Kardeke@unlv.edu for more information.
Textbook Information:
Title: Casino Operations Management
2nd Edition, 2005
Authors: Kilby, J., Fox, J., & Lucas, A.F.
Publisher: Hoboken, NJ: Wiley
ISBN# 0-471-26632-9
Textbooks can be purchased from the publisher at wiley.com, or from www.amazon.com. If ordering from out of the country, it is suggested that you order early and directly from the publisher at wiley.com.
Please make Purchase Orders out to:
HigherL
12973 SW 112th Street #255
Miami, Florida 33186
Attention: Rachel Matalon - Accounting
Casino Marketing for Industry Professionals
Enables students to combine all of the elements necessary to create, maintain, and grow a casino marketing program for all types of gaming environments. They will learn how to evaluate the marketing environment, analyze and identify marketing opportunities, define and select target customers and plan marketing programs.
Instructor:
Rich Lehman has over 30 years of gaming experience and is a former educator in developing gaming operations. He is an expert in slot operations, game development and marketing through his tenure as a high level executive for companies such as Caesars Palace, Boyd Gaming, Circus Circus, Park Place Entertainment, Navegante Gaming where he held positions as Vice President of Slots, Vice President of Casino, and General Manager.
Rich’s superior administrative and writing abilities set him apart from most operational executives. He has written numerous articles on player tracking, player tracking system design, database development and gaming management and authored a book called Slot Operations: The Myth and the Math which was published in 2002 by the University of Reno, Nevada.
Areas of expertise include:- Game / System Development / Slot Operations Management
- Casino / Slot Marketing / Player Tracking / Player Bonusing Systems
- Business Planning and Development
- Database Development
COURSE REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Spring Semester - April 8 - May 31, 2013
Prerequisite: Introduction to Casino Management, or comparable casino experience.
Fee: $595
Online Delivery (24 hour/7day access)
The UNLV International Gaming Institute (IGI) has partnered with the Division of Educational Outreach to offer you the opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) upon successful completion of any of the IGI's Online Casino Management Courses. Please contact: Cristen.Kardeke@unlv.edu for more information.
Textbook Information: NONE REQUIRED
Please make Purchase Orders out to:
HigherL
12973 SW 112th Street #255
Miami, Florida 33186
Attention: Rachel Matalon - Accounting
Practical Casino Math for Industry Executives
This class is designed for industry professionals who want to understand and apply some basic math to their operational knowledge. You will learn how to calculate statistical advantage for the most popular casino games. More importantly, we will take that foundation and give you tools and suggestions to apply it to your operation in order to increase margins and give you a comfort level with unusual situations. Game management, spread, mix, volatility and slot floor mangement are just a few of the topics that this class will cover. Theoretical win, comps, rebates, discounts, airfare, promo chips, dead chip programs, staffing and utility will also be discussed. We would like for you to take away the knowledge to ask the important questions of operations and marketing personnel, no matter what your environment.
Instructor:
Joe Wilcock spent 25+ years working in industry at properties such as Caesars Palace, Caesars Tahoe, The Sands, Dunes and Golden Nugget, opening The Mirage in 1989. As the VP of Table Games, he designed, staffed and opened Treasure Island in 1993. He was hired as the Senior VP of Casino Operations at MGM Grand and opened The Mansion Casino while in that position. During his career, he taught casino management classes at UNLV and introduced the first ever casino internship in Las Vegas at The Mirage in 1991. He was the first casino executive to use roulette and baccarat displays and roulette chipping machines in the United States. He also introduced genuine London-style Single Zero Roulette to Las Vegas.
COURSE REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Spring Semester - April 8 - May 31, 2013
Prerequisite: Introduction to Casino Operations and Management or casino experience.
Fee: $595
Online Delivery (24 hour/7day access)
The UNLV International Gaming Institute (IGI) has partnered with the Division of Educational Outreach to offer you the opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) upon successful completion of any of the IGI's Online Casino Management Courses. Please contact: Cristen.Kardeke@unlv.edu for more information.
Textbook Information:
Title: Casino Operations Management
2nd Edition, 2005
Authors: Kilby, J., Fox, J., & Lucas, A.F.
Publisher: Hoboken, NJ: Wiley
ISBN# 0-471-26632-9
and
Title Practical Casino Math, Second Edition
Authors: Anthony Cabot and Robert Hannum,
Electronic Edition Only, provided via email. The cost is $12. Email instructor for further details.
Please make Purchase Orders out to:
HigherL
12973 SW 112th Street #255
Miami, Florida 33186
Attention: Rachel Matalon - Accounting
Dispatch Central- Security Operations, Communications, and Surveillance
Every security department has a Control Center which acts as a hub of communications for dispatching officers, watching video, receiving calls, and documenting its activity. No matter the size of your operation, you know that the staff, the equipment, and the procedures used in this room are vital to protecting the assets of your facility. This course will drill down to the details of how to manage the staff, operate the equipment, and create procedures that will increase the efficiency of your entire department. Topics will include everything from the design of the room and purchasing the equipment to managing crises that save lives and protect the company.
Instructor:
Darrell Clifton, CPP is the Director of Security at Circus Circus Hotel Casino in Reno,
Nevada. During his 25 years in Security Management, he has specialized in the process
of prevention and protection of assets. He is a nationally recognized expert on
Workplace Violence, Hotel Security, Casino Security and Surveillance, Crime
Prevention, Emergency Preparedness & Business Continuity, Drug Recognition, and
Policies and Procedures. He was named by Security Magazine as one of the most influential
people in the security industry. His book, Hospitality Security, outlines industry best
practices and standards to security professionals worldwide.
COURSE REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Spring Semester - April 8 - May 31, 2013
Fee: $595
Online Delivery (24 hour/7day access)
The UNLV International Gaming Institute (IGI) has partnered with the Division of Educational Outreach to offer you the opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) upon successful completion of any of the IGI's Online Casino Management Courses. Please contact: Cristen.Kardeke@unlv.edu for more information.
Textbook Information: NONE REQUIRED
Please make Purchase Orders out to:
HigherL
12973 SW 112th Street #255
Miami, Florida 33186
Attention: Rachel Matalon - Accounting
