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The DAUniversity open days will be held in Mumbai on Tuesday, February 13; Hyderabad on Thursday, February 15; Bangalore on Saturday, February 17; Chennai on Sunday, February 18; and Delhi on Wednesday, February 21.
The scheduled events will demonstrate how the Dubai-based university's tailored academic programmes can provide a high-level entry to exciting career opportunities in the region for both undergraduates and post-graduates.
The university is targeting students whose ambitions are careers - from technicians and pilots to supervisors and managers - in airlines, airports, aircraft and aviation services businesses and aerospace design, engineering and manufacturing.
DAUniversity's world-class technical, business and management education and training programmes for professionals in aerospace will be critical in supporting the growth and activity for the region.
Dr George Ebbs, President of DAUniversity, said:
"Our recent research confirms India as being one of the world's fastest growing aviation and aerospace markets in the world over the next 20 years. Yet needed and qualified human resources are in short supply. Our courses are designed to produce the highest calibre people to ensure India has access to the right skills to embrace this growth."
"It is our mission to champion the development of those students who will be integral to India's aviation and aerospace industry of tomorrow. To do this, we aim to attract students of the highest calibre and give them innovative and cutting edge academic experiences combined with learning programmes that are interactive with the industry.
"These open days provide potential applicants the opportunity to gain first hand perspective of the institution's unique curriculum and an understanding of what we are trying to achieve."
The university's recent research of the Indian commercial aviation market has shown that up to 1,500 aircraft are expected to be ordered in the next 20 years and passenger traffic is forecast to grow by nearly 10 per cent in the next decade. More than $2 billion of investment is planned to develop major airports in India.
DAUniversity, which opened its doors last October, is the first of its kind in the Middle East region to offer Masters and Doctoral programmes in aerospace-focused business and engineering, through its partnership agreement with the world-renowned London-based Cranfield University.
The initial curriculum consists of four courses leading to MSc degrees in:
- Aerospace Vehicle Design
- Airport Planning & Management
- Air Transport Management
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management
For undergraduates, the university offers a BSc programme in Flight and Aviation Management and a DAUniversity five year joint BSc/MBA degree.
In addition to offering an impressive range of studies, DAUniversity students also have the unique opportunity of intern placements and employment in the other five divisions of DAE - DAE Airports, DAE Engineering, DAE Manufacturing, DAE Services and DAE Capital.
The aerospace sector is one of the most dynamic industries in the world today. The skills gained at DAUniversity will empower students, enabling them to further their careers at aerospace companies across the globe.
Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News Editor
