TO2043 - Club and Gaming Management

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:

Available to all School of Business level 3 students.

Club operations are amongst the most dynamic and topical sectors of the hospitality industry and are the main revenue producing areas in casinos and registered clubs in most Australian states. The substantial revenue derived from gambling has resulted in accelerating growth in the size, scope and number of establishments both nationally and internationally. In an increasingly competitive environment, a range of managerial skills and operational knowledge is required to effectively manage club operations to provide customers with facilities and services which meet their needs, adhere to legal requirements, provide adequate security and recognise the social and economic impacts of gaming.

Learning Outcomes

• compare the competitive performance, management and operation of major forms of gambling in Australia and the opportunities and challenges they face;
• discuss consumer behaviour in gambling, including motivations and participation in different types of gambling;
• explain the organisational structure of clubs and casinos and their legal, administrative and operation responsibilities;
• assess ethical, political, economic, social and technological influences on the historical development and growth of gambling operations in Australia;
• evaluate the role of key stakeholders in legalised commercial gambling and the socio-economic impacts of gambling on these stakeholders.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Prerequisites:	MG1731
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	TO6043 and TO5043 and TO3043

Availabilities
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Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coordinator:	Darren Lee-Ross
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(40%); (30%); (30%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.