First phase of “Introductory Course for MICE Practitioners” Successfully Concluded｜City University of Macau School of Finance Alumni Association

"繼續教育學院課程協調主任高岩博士（右四）與學員合照 "

The first phase of "Introductory Course for MICE Practitioners” co-organized by the Labor Affairs Bureau (Macau) and the School of Continuing Studies (SCS) of City University of Macau successfully concluded recently where 23 participants obtained certificates issued by the Labor Affairs Bureau (Macau) and the SCS of City U.

This course is the first part of the MICE receptionist certificate series divided into 8 units of 20 hours jointly organized by the Labor Affairs Bureau (Macau) and the SCS of City U. The course is designed, developed and taught by the SCS of City U covering the overview of the global MICE industry, development history of Macau MICE industry, introduction to the process of MICE, introduction to the positions, MICE logistics, information flow management and coordinated services in the activities, and others. The course focuses on series and practicality, inspiring innovative thinking and problem-solving skills, demand-oriented, timely communication with the Labor Affairs Bureau, and creating a comfortable environment and positive learning atmosphere for the students. The Labor Affairs Bureau gave great positive feedbacks on the effect of an active learning classroom atmosphere after their inspection of the class. Meanwhile, the students generally gave a high evaluation of the overall course in the feedback forms, and indicated their enthusiasm to proceed to the second part of the course. In view of the widecommunity needs and positive endorsement through word-of-mouth, the Labor Affairs Bureau has received more admission applications and opened the second phase on Oct. 4. The second part of the series of courses, “MICE receptionist foundation course” will commence on November 5.

Through systematic theory and practice studies, the students’ interests in MICE was enhanced. It is expected that with sustained efforts, the City U will continue to be social demand-oriented, train more practical talents of MICE for Macau, and actively promote the internationalization, specialization, scale and brand of the Macau MICE industry.