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| HRM 110 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry - 3.00 credits |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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| MATH 181 Mathematical Analysis I - 3.00 credits |
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| Covers set theory, coordinate systems and graphs, functions, linear programming (geometric approach), matrices and linear systems, and linear programming (algebraic approach). Required for architecture, business administration, and construction management students. Non-credit for engineering and science students. Fall, Winter. |
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| HRM 355 Resort Management - 3.00 credits |
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| This course studies the unique aspects of managing a full service destination resort in contrast to a traditional hotel operation. Students will study varied aspects of resort management including guest profiles, resort operations, report marketing and program development among other topics. |
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| HRM 370 Gaming & Casino Management I - 3.00 credits |
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| Examines theories pertinent to casino games including the organizational management, staffing, regulations, internal control, and reporting requirements of gaming operations. |
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| HRM 371 Gaming & Casino Management II - 3.00 credits |
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| This course studies advanced casino management topics such as game statistics, casino marketing and profitability. Students will study the probability and mathematics of casino games and review in depth casino marketing concepts and techniques that are unique to gaming. Race and sports book operations will also be studied. |
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| HRM 470 Gaming Legislation, Policy & Law - 3.00 credits |
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| This course provides an overview of federal and state laws governing legalized gaming in the United States with emphasis on gaming in Pennsylvania. The powers of the state regulatory agencies will be examined with discussion concerning the underlying reasons used in regulating to ensure the integrity of the gaming industry. |
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| HRM 472 Gaming Information Systems - 3.00 credits |
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| This course studies computer information systems that are unique to the Gaming Industry. Students will study each system from a business perspective learning function and process. They will perform case studies, view produce demonstration and observe new technology trends that impact casino operations. |
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| HRM 475 Current Issues in Gaming - 3.00 credits |
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| Current issues in the management of casino and gaming operations. Environmental trends, planning and development, policy formulation, social and economic impact and marketing of casinos and gaming operations are potential topics for discussion. |
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