Executive Master of Hospitality Administration
Program Overview
This program offers two concentrations: Hospitality Management and Gaming Management. Students in Hospitality Management will take required courses in human resources, financial analysis, research methodology, and marketing systems. Students in Gaming Management will take required courses in human resources, financial analysis, gaming operations, research methodology, and marketing. Both concentrations offer a variety of elective courses to choose from.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Hospitality Management
- Required Courses:
- Human Resources and Behavior in the Hospitality Industry
- Financial Analysis for the Service Industries
- Research Methodology
- Marketing Systems
- Hospitality Service Management
- Elective Courses: Choose four from the following:
- Fundamentals of Casino Operations
- Hospitality Organizational Behavior Issues
- Hospitality Revenue Management
- Hospitality Industry Cost Control
- Laws of Innkeeping and Food Service
- Principles and Practices in Hospitality Management
- Principles and Practices in Convention and Meetings Management
- Gaming Operations
- Principles and Practices in Food Service Management
- Information Technology in the Hospitality Industry
- Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry
- Operational Analysis in Hospitality Management
- Database Marketing for Hospitality and Tourism
- Dynamics of Tourism
- Customer Development Strategies for Casino & Gaming
- Online Training and Development
- Human Dynamics and Organizational Leadership
- Essentials of Negotiation in the Hospitality Industry
- Intercultural Communication in the Hospitality Industry
- Event Management
- Risk Management: Safety and Security in Hospitality and Tourism
- Research Seminar in Hotel Administration
- Research Seminar in Food Service Administration
- Seminar in Hospitality Education
- Current Trends in Gaming Operations
- Seminar in Hospitality Finance
- Independent Study and Research
- Special Topics in Hospitality Management
- Gaming Management
- Required Courses:
- Human Resources and Behavior in the Hospitality Industry
- Financial Analysis for the Service Industries
- Gaming Operations
- Research Methodology
- Choose one of the following marketing courses:
- Casino Marketing
- Marketing Systems
- Elective Courses: Choose four from the following:
- Casino Accounting and Auditing
- Gaming, Government & Community Relations
- Sociology of Gambling
- Internet and Mobile Gaming
- Gaming Regulations, Law and Compliance
- Gaming Technologies
- Casino Marketing
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Overview:
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a public research university located in the heart of Las Vegas, Nevada. It is known for its diverse student body, innovative academic programs, and its unique location in a vibrant and dynamic city.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
UNLV offers a vibrant and diverse campus experience. Students can expect to find a welcoming community with a strong sense of belonging. The university boasts a wide range of student organizations, clubs, and activities, catering to various interests. UNLV also emphasizes the importance of community engagement and provides opportunities for students to connect with the local community.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Diverse and Inclusive Environment:
UNLV prides itself on its diverse student body, with one-third of students being first-generation college attendees. This creates a welcoming and inclusive environment for students from various backgrounds.Unique Location:
Situated in Las Vegas, UNLV offers students access to a vibrant city with numerous cultural, entertainment, and professional opportunities.Innovative Academics:
UNLV offers a wide range of academic programs, including 78 majors, 84 minors, and over 197 graduate degree and certificate programs. The university also boasts its own law, medicine, and dental medicine schools.Strong Community Engagement:
UNLV encourages students to engage with the local community and provides opportunities for service learning and volunteer work.Academic Programs:
UNLV offers a wide range of academic programs across various disciplines, including:
Arts and Sciences:
Humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics.Business:
Accounting, finance, marketing, management, and entrepreneurship.Education:
Teacher education, educational leadership, and special education.Engineering:
Civil, mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering.Health Sciences:
Nursing, medicine, dentistry, public health, and biomedical sciences.Hospitality:
Hospitality management, tourism management, and culinary arts.Law:
Juris Doctor (JD) degree.Fine Arts:
Music, theatre, dance, and visual arts.Other:
UNLV is a relatively young university, established in 1957. It has grown significantly over the years and is now one of the largest universities in Nevada. The university is also home to a number of research centers and institutes, focusing on areas such as healthcare, technology, and sustainability.
Entry Requirements:
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum overall GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale, or 3.00 or higher in the last two years of study. A combination of 1 to 3 years of supervisory and managerial experience in the field of hospitality (or related field).
