Stockton University Unveils Gaming Certificate Program and Esports Major
Stockton University, located in New Jersey, is broadening its academic options in the gambling sector and the up-and-coming esports industry. This week, the educational institution declared the establishment of its Integrated Casino Resort Operations Certificate. This program will be provided through the university's Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality, and Tourism (LIGHT).
It was shared in a statement that the program was devised in consultation with executives from all nine casinos in Atlantic City. Jane Bokunewicz, the faculty director of LIGHT, explained that the course aims to provide a solid understanding of business principles to managers, as well as a more comprehensive insight into the various components of integrated casino resort operations and how they collaborate. The participants will then be equipped to progress in their careers, be it within their organization or by transitioning to the integrated casino resort operations from a related field.
The eight-week certificate course will require students to attend a three-hour session weekly at Stockton University's campus in Atlantic City. The campus is situated on the southern part of the Boardwalk's casino zone next to O’Donnell Memorial Park. Tuition for this program is $899. Classes will start at 9am and end at 12pm on Tuesdays, with the first group of students commencing their studies on January 16.
Esports Alliance
Stockton University also recently disclosed its partnership in the esports sector with Camden County College (CCC). This autumn, Stockton officially became the first public institution in New Jersey to offer an undergraduate degree in esports, otherwise known as competitive video gaming. The appeal and reach of esports continue to be on the rise, and sportsbooks now provide more betting options for esports championships.
Stockton University and CCC have collaborated to create an esports pathway program in New Jersey. Both institutions have worked together closely, fine-tuning their esports curricula to allow for the transfer of credit between them.
"This isn't just a program that produces kids who play video games," Sarah lepson, the dean of CCC's Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, stated. "This is a program that produces critical thinkers and individuals with excellent analytical and contemplative abilities, alongside remarkable skills in the world of business and marketing."
CCC delivers an Associate's degree in Applied Science in Esports Production. The course empowers students to gain technical expertise in streaming and broadcasting esports events while also undertaking general studies in business, finance, marketing, and event management.
Employment Gap
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, casino executives have declared that they are facing shortages of qualified personnel for their gaming and resort operations. Programs, such as those designed at Stockton University and Camden County College, may help alleviate this issue.
Kimberly Virtuoso, the head of people at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, said in August to the Las Vegas Review-Journal that it's a difficult labor market. "In a post-pandemic environment, we lost many experienced, talented hospitality workers from the sector to other industries," she added.
As of September, the nine casinos in Atlantic City employed a workforce of 23,241 people. While this total is 283 jobs higher than September 2022, it is significantly lower compared to 2018, when the resorts' workforce numbered over 30,000 positions.
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Source: www.casino.org
