The Sycuan Institute on Tribal Gaming at the San Diego State University College of Professional Studies & Fine Arts is focused on research, policy and education around tribal gaming management within the broader industry of hospitality and tourism management.
The endowment was established in 2005 with a $5 million gift from the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, and continual payments of $474,000 on a yearly basis.
[1][2] In 2019, the Institute announced a partnership with the National Indian Gaming Commission to enhance and expand data collection and research.
[3] Under the terms of the endowment, the Institute has created an academic curriculum leading to a B.S.
The courses include casino operations, casino marketing and public relations, legal and regulatory issues and an introduction to tribal gaming's social, political and cultural context, along with elective courses on responsible gaming.