Dubai, UAE: City, University of London’s Dubai Centre has announced the launch of a Master of Science (MSc) in Airport Management for junior managers looking to boost their career prospects in today’s fast-growing airport industry.
Starting in September, this course has been designed to cater to the growing demand for skilled aviation professionals in the Middle East and around the globe.
It has been tailored to fit around a full-time working schedule, and will be delivered by industry experts and leading academics from City’s School of Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering. This part-time course is ideally suited for those working in the operation, maintenance, support and regulatory sectors of the airport industry and wish to move into a managerial role, in order to make a significant contribution to their organisation.
From learning how to run an airport efficiently to overseeing all aspects of an airport’s operations, this degree will equip students with the skills necessary to meet the economic and sustainability goals of an aviation organisation.
While each of the mandatory eight modules are offered at the Dubai Centre, students have the option to attend some modules in London or Frankfurt.
This degree is supported by the Airports Council International (ACI) World, and can be completed in three years. The course does not require a bachelor’s degree for entry, however applicants must have at least two years of industry experience, along with an ACI diploma or another relevant aviation license.
Given the high volume of passenger traffic in the region, with Dubai Airports in particular expected to reach 90.3 million passengers in 2018, it has become increasingly important to develop the capabilities of airport managers.
Captain Tilmann Gabriel, Director MSc Aviation Management courses, commented: “We are excited to be able to offer the new MSc programme which has been approved by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority here in Dubai. Next to getting ready for an executive position in the airport industry, the students attending our programmes form a lifelong network of industry peers. We expect to attract airport managers from around the globe to join this ACI-backed postgraduate programme.”
Dr Kevin Dunseath, Regional Director MENA and Director Dubai Centre, said: “The aviation sector is of increasing importance both in the MENA region and globally. This new programme in Airport Management represents a significant addition to the portfolio of MSc aviation management offered through City’s Dubai Centre.”
With over 1500 alumni and a proven track record of enhancing career opportunities in aviation, City, University of London has become the academic institution of choice for industry professionals.
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The Dubai Centre was established in 2007 in collaboration with the Dubai International Financial Centre, as a regional centre of educational excellence for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The Centre operates as a not-for-profit venture. It offers the internationally acclaimed Cass Executive MBA (EMBA), MSc programmes in Aviation, tailor-made executive education, and business services including consulting and high profile networking events. The EMBA and MSc programs offer MENA-based executives and professionals the opportunity to combine demanding work schedules with study near their home and work environments. The programmes also attract students from as far afield as Singapore, the USA and Azerbaijan. The Cass EMBA was the world’s first programme of its kind to offer specialist Islamic finance and energy modules, and students can choose to specialise in entrepreneurship, finance or general management. The quality of education is guaranteed with London-based faculty flying in to teach on the programme: www.cass.city.ac.uk/dubaicentre.
Cass Business School, which is part of City, University of London, is a leading global business school driven by world-class knowledge, innovative education and a vibrant community. Cass has been at the leading edge of business education for 50 years, developing leaders who help businesses thrive through change and uncertainty. Located in the heart of one of the world’s leading financial centres, Cass has strong links to both the City of London and the thriving entrepreneurial hub of Tech City. It is among the global elite of business schools that hold the gold standard of triple-crown accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). The faculty at Cass are experts in their fields, producing cutting-edge research with real-world impact. The recent Research Excellence Framework results assessed 84% of Cass research to be world leading or internationally excellent. Cass educates nearly 4,000 students each year on globally renowned programs across all levels of study from undergraduate, to masters, to Executive Education. On graduating, students join a 38,000 strong alumni community across more than 160 countries. Cass Business School blends academic excellence, extraordinary experiences and career progression to foster life-long learning. www.cass.city.ac.uk
About City, University of London
City, University of London is a global higher education institution committed to academic excellence, with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location. It is the top higher education institution in London for student satisfaction (The Complete University Guide), is ranked 18th overall in the United Kingdom (Guardian University Guide) and is among the top five per cent of universities in the world (Times Higher Education World Rankings). City has around 18,500 students (46% at postgraduate level) from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries. More than 130,000 former students from over 180 countries are members of the City Alumni Network. City’s academic range is broadly-based with world-leading strengths in business; law; health sciences; mathematics; computer science; engineering; social sciences; and the arts including journalism and music. The University’s history dates from 1894, with the foundation of the Northampton Institute on what is now the main part of City’s campus. In 1966, City was granted University status by Royal Charter and the Lord Mayor of London became its Chancellor. In September 2016, City joined the University of London federation and HRH the Princess Royal became City’s Chancellor. Professor Sir Paul Curran has been Vice-Chancellor and President since 2010.
