The Spears School of Business in Stillwater, Oklahoma will team with the University of Nevada, Reno to offer a Gaming Leadership class, January 22-25 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. Those who complete the 27.75-hour class will receive a Certificate in Gaming Leadership. The sessions also may be counted toward the Certificate in Gaming Management offered by the University of Nevada, Reno.
Cherokee Nation Entertainment Chief Operating Officer Mark Fulton said, “We are excited to host this inaugural program at our flagship property, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. This professional education opportunity is important in developing effective management teams that have both the technical and leadership capabilities to sustain continued growth in the industry. It strengthens the gaming management community and provides gaming leaders with the additional knowledge and skills for further growth and success.”
University of Nevada, Reno Operations Manager JoAnne Gipson added, “This program was jointly developed to enhance the management education of thousands of gaming industry members to offer a well-rounded training need in both operational areas and leadership skills for the numerous casinos and gaming organization throughout the U.S. We’re pleased to work closely with our partners in Oklahoma to give our clients the chance to be part of this new program as it kicks off in January 2018.”
Instructors will include leadership and management experts Ken Eastman, Raj Basu, Lee Manzer and Andrew Urich from Spears Business, and gaming industry experts Jessie Beaudoin, director of surveillance, San Manuel Casino, Highland, California; Jeff Jordan, University of Nevada, Reno’s School of Continuing Education; and Bill Zender, Casino Enterprise Management Magazine contributor.
The program is designed for supervisors with direct reports and less than five years of management experience. Three different tracks will be offered concurrently: slot operations, surveillance operations and table game operations. Program fees are $2,995 per person or $2,695 per person if three or more register from the same company. Special pricing also is available for 10 or more individuals from the same company. Rooms at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa will be an additional $99 per night.
For more information contact Program Coordinator Rebecca Ramsey at rebecca.ramsey@okstate.edu, (918) 594-8218 or 405-744-5208 or register at cepd.okstate.edu.
