Diploma in Gaming and Casino Management

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{Institute} Founded in 1986, the vision was to pass on Austrian know-how in the field of service and food preparation to students from all over the world, ITM has become a prestigious and world renowned institute.

{Further Options} Bachelor Degree at European University or Manchester Metropolitan University on the ITM Campus in Austria.

{Admission Requirements} High school certificate or equivalent degree in education.

{Degree} The curriculum, approved by the Ministry of Science and Cultural Affairs of Austria, stresses both the theoretical and the practical aspects of the teaching units. The syllabi make sure that the contents of the subjects are well structured and adapted to the rapidly changing needs and demands of the tourism- and hospitality industry. This diploma program is in corporation with leading Asian Universities. The program is currently being developed and will be fully available from early 2012 (subject to Government approval)

{Duration} four semesters, full time

{Cost} EUR 4475 per semester (EUR 3100 per semester for EU citizens) {Begin of Studies} October {Language} English {Practical Training} 13 weeks between semester 2&3

Overview of the Program

The two year programme is split into four semesters, with the main focus being on Gaming and Casino Management together with a good base on Hospitality Management Study.

Main focus areas of gaming will include psychology of gaming, marketing aspects, accounting procedures, hospitality aspects, floor staff handling and supervision, gaming market strategies and casino operation structures. The lectures will be held in conjunction with Leading Asian Gaming Universities who will bring in their practical and theoretical knowledge of their work.  

During the summer break, between study year I and II, students must complete a practical training (13 weeks) in a tourism related enterprise. After successful completion of the diploma exams at the end of year II, the students are awarded the ITM Diploma, which is officially recognized by the Austrian Ministry of Science and Cultural Affairs. The four semester programme provides young adults with a solid foundation for mid-level management positions in the hotel- and tourism industry. Students are taught to develop marketing and communication abilities, as well as being thoroughly trained in guest relations, service and cuisine. Furthermore, ITM encourages its students to enhance their language competency while learning to understand the importance of multicultural aspects.

This diploma course is specifically tailored for the gaming and casino insustry. The programme comprises of 60 study weeks –30 weeks in year 1 and 30 weeks in year 2- plus 13 weeks of internship placement between semester 2 and 3. which will most likely be in a casino environment.

ITM lecturers are highly qualified experts in hospitality management and tourism. Their practical experience is ideally combined with business management theory, to offer students the knowledge and information essential for a successful career. In order to provide students with an allround education, lecturers are recruited from specific areas such as the Austrian Tourism Industry, international and Austrian universities, and practical training instructors from the hospitality industry. After having accomplished the ITM education, students may either directly enter the industry or take up accelerated Bachelor degree studies at one of our partner institutes.

The Location of the Campus

Austria, a Federal State, consisting of nine provinces, is a member of the European Community, playing its role as an intermediary between the halves of a once divided Europe. At the heart of the Alps, Austria covers an area of 84 000 km²/32 430 sq metres, sharing a border with Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland and Lichtenstein. The total population numbers 8,1 million, about a third of the inhabitants live in the five main cities: Vienna, Graz, Linz, Salzburg and Innsbruck. Tourism, agriculture, forestry and the timber industry, mining, heavy industry, textile and chemical industries contribute to Austria’s flourishing economy. Tourism is extremely important to the Austrian economy, both in terms of job creation and as a source of revenue, making an invaluable contribution to the country’s balance of payments. Cities like Innsbruck, Graz, Salzburg and above all Vienna, have fine buildings and incredibly rich museum collections. Innumerable castles dot the landscape, of which, many have been turned into hotels and restaurants. Famous musicians such as Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert, Strauss and Karajan are part of Austria’s culture. Austrian cooking has drawn on the culinary tradition of the different folks incorporated in the oldEmpire: German, Italian, Hungarian, Serb and Czech. Vineyards cover about 58 000 ha/143 000 acres of Austria, the annual production is of the order of 3,5 million hectolitres/77 million gallons of which more than a third is exported.

To acquaint our students – especially the non Austrian students – with Austria the institute will organize excursions on a voluntary and/or compulsory basis.

The town of Bad Vöslau, with about 11.000 permanent residents, is located about 30 km south of the city Vienna. It is easily accessible by train and by car (federal highway). Tourism plays a significant role in Bad Vöslau. The popular health resort is famous for its beautiful scenery, mild climate and hot springs. The healing effects of the hot springs in Bad Vöslau were already familiar to the Romans. Today, the Vöslauer mineral water, which springs from 660 m below the surface, is exported throughout Europe.

The Institution

Founded in 1986, the vision was to pass on Austrian know-how in the field of service and food preparation to students from all over the world, ITM has become a prestigious and world renowned institute.

The curriculum, approved by the Ministry of Science and Cultural Affairs of Austria, stresses both the theoretical and the practical aspects of the teaching units. The syllabi make sure that the contents of the subjects are well structured and adapted to the rapidly changing needs and demands of the tourism- and hospitality industry.

You and your study colleagues come from different cultural, ethnical, religious, and educational backgrounds. Appreciation and tolerance towards your student colleagues as well as your lecturers is the basis for a fruitful co-operation – a successful learning and teaching process in the up-coming two study years.

The International College of Tourism and Management – ITM GmbH is specialized in educating international students in the tourism sector in Austria. Our goal is to prepare motivated and open-minded young people for a successful career in the international tourism and hospitality industry. The study programme focuses on management subjects with emphasis on theory and practical experience, practical training in food and beverage management and foreign languages. At the same time we want to give our graduates the possibility to complete an academic degree within the shortest possible period of time.

Student Accomodation

Located in the centre of the wellness resort Bad Vöslau, the ITM Campus comprises of the director’s office and administration, several seminar rooms and the EDP-lab, a student lounge and bistro. The building features a patio and is surrounded by a park landscape. For avirtual tour of the student accomodation please click {he∙re} Accomodation is available for as little as EUR 300 per month

Contact

For further information or to subscribe to one of our programs, please e-mail us on info@tralib.com We can handle your queries also in English, German and Russian language.

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