This core course provides PhD students with a topical foundation in integrated resort and gaming management research. It introduces students to basic academic theories and concepts relating to gaming operation in integrated resort and gaming-related social problems. Students will also learn about state-of-the-art research in these areas. The knowledge will be critical for students to conduct rigorous and impactful gaming research. They lay the foundation for the generation of more advanced knowledge in this field.

CILO-1: Interpret the basic theories and concepts related to integrated resort and gaming management research. CILO-2: Appraise the current state of research in integrated resort and gaming management. CILO-3: Articulate the knowledge about integrated resort and gaming management, including the theories, concepts, and empirical evidences, to audience. CILO-4: Apply learned theories and concepts when conceptualizing a new academic research in integrated resort and gaming management.