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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a doctoral-degree-granting component of the Nevada System of Higher Education, an agency of the State of Nevada, United States of America. Founded in 1957, the University offers more than 220 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs It is a public research-intensive and fully accredited institution with about 28,000 students and some 2,800 faculty and staff at its 350 acre main campus, located within view of the famous “Las Vegas Strip” resort corridor.


William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration


The William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration (Hotel College) is one of 10 colleges at UNLV. Hotel College faculty members are recognized as global thought leaders and educational trend setters in management training relating to and study of hospitality, tourism, food and beverage, meetings and events, as well as in all aspects of gaming. Students are graduated from the College with Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Master of Hospitality Administration and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Executive education and certificate programs are offered worldwide, including at UNLV Singapore, through its International Gaming Institute and the Hospitality Research and Development Center.

Vision Statement
Be the premier college in the world for hospitality education and research.

Mission Statement
Develop students into leaders of the hospitality industry, contribute to the advancement of the profession and provide service to the community by having an outstanding faculty, challenging curriculum, innovative research, supportive culture and wide range of professional experiences; all in the context of one of the most exciting cities in the world.



University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) – Singapore Campus

UNLV Singapore was established in 2006 as UNLV’s branch in Asia. Under the administration of the Hotel College, it currently offers international and American students the College’s curriculum leading to the UNLV Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration in as few as three years of year-round study. An accelerated two-year B.S. program is available to eligible Singapore ciSingapore Institute of Technologytizen and permanent resident polytechnic diploma holders in affiliation with the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT).Degree-seeking undergraduates must be fully admitted as UNLV students; they and visiting students may earn U.S. academic credits during spring and fall semesters, summer and winter sessions, or on study trips beginning and ending in Singapore. Customized and open-enrolment executive education is provided at Singapore’s National Library Building and at client facilities throughout Asia, Africa and the Middle East.


Board of Directors

Donald Dean Snyder
Director

Dean, Hotel College

Richard C. Linstrom
Director
Vice President and General Counsel, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Dr. Rama Venkat
Director

Dean, College of Engineering

Dr. Michael Wayne Bowers
Chairman

Provost, UNLV

Yvonne Choo
Director, Secretary

Director, KCS Corporate Services Pte Ltd

Chew Hai Chwee
Director