Programs

The Casino Management Certificate is designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn the casino industry business, to learn about the legal and regulatory aspects of gaming, and to recognize the relationship of the casino industry to the overall tourism environment.

Certificate Requirements:

The Certificate in Casino Management requires completion of five courses:
1. HT-MGT 317 Casino Management
2. HT-MGT 318 Casino Products, Protection and Probability
3. HT-MGT 334 Event Management
4. HT-MGT 336 Club Management
5. HT-MGT 419 Gaming and Social Policy

To start the program, you should first fill out the Online Certificate Enrollment Form (located on the right column, top module) by clicking here.

Program Highlights:

• First - Rate Faculty
• Ranked 4th in the nation by the Princeton Review's Gourman Report
• Recognition of Work Experience

Learn more about this program:
To receive more information and connect with the program manager, please click on inquire now to the right. 

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Click here for more information on the Hospitality and Tourism Certificates.

Registration is administered through UMass Amherst Continuing and Professional Education. Please see Fee Schedule below.

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*applicable when you register after deadline; non-refundable unless course has been cancelled

** applicable when checks returned unpaid

*** Courses can vary from one to six credits; this total represents a standard 3 credit course

The Hospitality and Tourism Management Program is fully accredited by The Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA). Our Program is one of 37 four-year hospitality management programs accredited by Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA). The University of Massachusetts is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

Did you know?

The Hospitality and Tourism Management is ranked 4th (Princeton Review's Gourman Report) among more than 200 four-year hospitality management programs in the nation

The University of Massachusetts was ranked 22nd Best University in North America and 45th Best in the World by the Times of London.

More Awards…

• Winner, United States Distance Learning Association, 21st Century Best Practices Award, 2005
• Winner, Sloan-C Excellence Awards - Excellence in Faculty Development, 2005 (UMassLowell)
• Winner, Sloan-C Excellence Awards – Excellence in Online Programming, 2005(UMass Lowell)
• Winner, Sloan-C Excellence Awards – Excellence in Online Teaching, 2005 (UMass Lowell)
• UMass Amherst Isenberg MBA, Top 10 national rankings, #4 Best Professors (2005, 2006, 2007 Princeton Review: Best Business Schools rankings)
• Med School, 4th in Primary Care Education, U.S. World Reports, 2005

All certificate programs are available to non-matriculated students who are seeking entry into the tourism industry, as well as to employees and supervisory staff currently in the tourism and hospitality industry who are seeking skills upgrading, or advancement into supervisory or management position. With the completion of three courses (HTM 317 Casino Management, HTM 318 Casino Products, Protection and Probability, and HTM 419 Gaming and Social Policy), you will receive a Certificate in Casino Management.

Contact:

For more information or if you have additional questions, please email programs@ht.umass.edu, or www.isenberg.umass.edu/htm/Online_Certificate_Programs/.

Availability of financial aid varies depending on matriculation and course status. Please check with your program manager or advisor to determine your eligibility. Generally, if you are matriculated in a degree program and are enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits each semester, you may qualify for financial aid. Please review our Financial Aid Checklist below.

1. Fill out the FAFSA form at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
2. It is important to list the University of Massachusetts Amherst school code number 002221.
3. For more information please click here.

Tips:

• Please renew your FAFSA form every year.
• When you register for classes, please contact the Continuing Education Business Office (413-545-0337) to let them know you that you have applied/are applying for financial aid. Also, it is in your best interest to register for your classes either by phone or fax (413-545-3653 ph; 413-545-0513 fax). If you do not intend to apply for financial aid, you can register online.

Contact:

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