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City University London's Aviation Management programmes in DIFC are near capacity again this year, but onlythree GCC nationals, of which onlyone Emirati enrolled.
Dubai, UAE: Capt. Tilmann Gabriel, Programme Director for City University London's (City) aviation management programmes has called for a plan to encourage more local talent to carve a career in one of the UAE's corner stone industries.
Whilst City's aviation management programmes are near capacity againthis year, only three GCC nationals, of which only one Emirati enrolled. The University aims to reinforce Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai's statement that Dubai is 'building the aviation capital of the world' and to do so, professors at the institution believe that to achieve this ambition, Emiratis are key.
Capt. Tilmann Gabriel, Programme Director- MSc Air Transport/Aircraft Maintenance Management said:"As City University London looks to expand its aviation management programmes in the region - the UAE airlines and employees must invest in their local talent and develop skilled aviation professionals if the country is to hold onto its status as a major player in global aviation business.
"Airlines must look to provide a world class standard of education for their local staff, as these individuals will be the key to sustaining the incredible success of the UAEs aviation industry."
The diverse cohort from 23 different nations studying MSc Air Transport Management, Air Safety Management andMSc Aircraft Maintenance Management will take part in the three year part-time course at City's Dubai Centre in DIFC.
Ehsan Razavizadeh Founding Director for MENA & Head of Dubai Centre, City University London said:"Dubai's aviation industry has witnessed an incredible period of growth over the last two decades. In 2004, Dubai International Airport was not even featured on the Airports Council International's top 30 busiest airports. Today, Dubai International Airport has overtaken London Heathrow as the world's busiest for international passenger traffic, with over 70 million passengers expected to pass through in 2015.
"As the local aviation industry continues to invest in skills and talent, education providers also have a huge role to play. For City University London, Dubai is the perfect location for our international aviation programmes. We aim to equip the next generation of aviation workers with the knowledge required to keep Dubai competing on a global scale."
Nearly 1,100 students have now graduated from City's MSc Aviation Management course and it currently has over 450 students, with over 150 of them in the Gulf. With nearly 40% of the global intake coming from the Gulf, this suggests the region has recognised the importance of ensuring those working within the industry receive the skills and knowledge they need to succeed and thrive.
The aviation course materialis delivered by experienced professors flown in from the City's London campus, who teach directly to those working in the aviation sector and are seeking to enhance their professional experience to date through academic learning.
For further details please contact:
Iain Munro, Bell Pottinger: imunro@bellpottinger.com
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The Dubai Centre was established in 2007 in collaboration with Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), as a regional centre of educational excellence for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The Centre operates as a not-for-profit venture and is licensed by the Knowledge & Human Development Authority (KHDA). It offers the internationally acclaimed Executive MBA (EMBA), three MSc programmes in Aviation Management, tailor-made executive education, short courses, business services including corporate partnership, consulting and high profile networking events for current students and alumni community in the region. The programmes offer executives and professionals in the region the opportunity to combine demanding work schedules with study near their home and work environments. The quality of education is guaranteed with London-based faculty flying in to provide the programmes. Mr Ehsan Razavizadeh has been the Director for MENA and Head of Dubai Centre since 2007.
www.cass.city.ac.uk/dubaicentre
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City University London is a global University committed to academic excellence, with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location. It is in the top five per cent of universities in the world according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, well above the sector average for graduate prospects in most of its subjects and in the top ten in the UK for starting salaries. City will join the University of London federation in August 2016. The University attracts around 19,500 students (35% at postgraduate level) from more than 150 countries and academic staff from over 50 countries. Its 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. Professor Paul Curran has been Vice-Chancellor and President of City University London since 2010.
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