Inside Asian Gaming

inside asian gaming January 2017 38 Galaxy Macau last month hosted the inaugural “Mastering Cotai” event which saw Masters students from the University of Macau present their research to over 100 gaming industry executives. Macau students “Mastering Cotai” L eading Macau gaming industry executives were granted a sneak peek into gaming’s next generation in December at a special presentation by students of the University of Macau Faculty of Business Administration’s Master’s Program in Integrated Resort Management. Hosted at Galaxy’s Oasis Restaurant and Bar, “Mastering Cotai” saw five recent Masters students present their thesis to over 100 local industry leaders including Associate Professor in Hospitality and Gaming Management Desmond Lam, Dean of the Faculty Professor Jacky So, Vice President of Organization and Training at Galaxy Mr Noel Lyons and Director of International Premium and Mass Market Development Mr Raymond Yap. According to co-organizer Professor Glenn McCartney, Associate Professor in Hospitality and Gaming Management, the aim of the event was to bridge the gap between the academic study of integrated resorts and the practical application of those studies. Features