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COURSE SYLLABUS: Current Trends in Resorts and Casinos

Course Title: Department: Instructor:

HT370 - Current Trends in Resorts and Casinos Resort and Casino Management Marco A. Albarran, MBA, BS, CHRIE E-Mail Vita

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Offers opportunity to have student learn all diverse trends occurring in these vast fields, by researching and case studies.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Student will analyze 35 case studies related to these fields, and relating them to real world current events.

Student will research current events thru internet related to resorts and casinos. Will prepare summary, critical analysis and personal opinions on their desired subjects.

The time frame for this course is eight (8) weeks.

Required Text: Online Bookstore

Case Studies in Lodging Management,
ISBN #: 0866121846
© 1998 Softbound, Education Institute

COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly written course assignments consist of answering questions and completing the Internet Exercises in narrative form. Answers to questions must be typed, double- spaced, and numbered or work will be returned for proper numeration of answers.

Week One
Read and answer questions:

Case Studies 1-5

Articles

Week Two
Read and answer questions:

Case Studies 6-10

Articles

Week Three
Read and answer questions:

Case Studies 11-15

Articles

Week Four

Case Studies 16-20

Articles

Week Five
Read and answer questions:

Case Studies 21-25

Articles

Week Six
Read and answer questions:

Case Studies 26-30

Articles

Week Seven
Read and answer questions:

Case Studies 31-35

Articles

Week Eight
Final Thoughts

Articles

Assignments and Writing

At the undergraduate level, students are expected to have an advanced writing style; therefore, all written assignments must be typed on a computer in an organized format of your choice as long as it is appropriate for the information being presented. Because effective communication is a primary element of success in today's competitive business environment, spelling, grammar and punctuation will be strictly enforced and graded as part of the assignment. Exceptions will not be made.

Plagiarism is unquestionably the worst academic violation a student can commit. If you are caught utilizing material without proper reference or citation, you will receive an automatic failing grade for this course. All references must be cited as a footnote or endnote utilizing any acceptable style of your choice. If you have any questions in this area, please contact me.

All assignments must be turned in on time to receive full credit. Please make prior arrangements for unusual circumstances.

Grading

The course grading criteria is as follows:

Mid-Term Homework Project Final Exam TOTAL

25% 25% 25% 25% 100%

100 – 90 89 – 80 79 – 70 69 – 60 Below 60

A B C D F

Final Note

I look forward to assist and instruct you in this course. Should you have any questions, please feel free to email me at your discretion. I wish you the best in your studies.

M. Albarran