Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/22/04
GAM224 19972-20045	LAB	3 Credit(s)	21 Period(s)
Hospitality Field Study/International
An international trip featuring guided tours of casinos, racetracks entertainment complexes and hospitality facilities. Focuses on facility design and layout, meetings with industry executives, study of management operations and analysis of marketing strategies. Examines consumer behavior and guest relations. Includes lectures, discussion, and supervised group tours. Prerequisites: Permission of division/department. Must meet age requirements.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
GAM224   19972-20045	Hospitality Field Study/International

1.	Compare and contrast management styles between the United States and selected international hospitality organizations.
2.	Analyze cultural diversity in consumer behaviors and guest relations strategies within the international hospitality environment.
3.	Describe and evaluate international marketing and communication strategies.
4.	Examine house advantages for casino games based on variations of international rules.
5.	Identify and describe similarities and differences in the facility layout and design of international hospitality operations.

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
GAM224   19972-20045	Hospitality Field Study/International

I. Specific content of the course will vary based on the countries and hospitality organizations selected.

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