DAE University receives accreditation for four Masters Degree programs

These advanced courses will equip students including working professionals to pursue promising careers in the aviation and aerospace industry, which is expected to create enormous demands for qualified personnel in the Gulf region and India by 2015.

His Excellency Dr. Omar Bin Sulaiman, Managing Director, DAE Group, said: "The regional aviation and aerospace sector is witnessing a tremendous growth. Over $27bn is being invested in airport projects, while 2,000 aircraft are to be delivered over the next two decades. This complements the growth in passenger traffic projected at an average eight per cent annually. All these translate to increased employment opportunities in this highly-rewarding sector, which is currently growing at an impressive seven per cent each year and expected to double by 2015. DAE University is fully equipped to meet this demand through its array of internationally recognized educational programs, and also positions Dubai as the hub for world-class aviation education."

The four programs -
MBA in Aerospace Management,
MSc in Global Logistics,
MSc in Operations &
Airline Management and MSc in Air Transport Management - will commence from September 2008.

The MBA program will be offered in both full-time and part-time formats while the other three are offered as part-time courses to enable industry professionals to take advantage of the world-class learning offered in Dubai - the hub for regional aviation and aerospace sector.

Bob Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, DAE Group, added: "With the accreditation of the four Masters programs - specifically tailored to meet industry demand - DAE University is assuring global standards in higher education. Apart from contributing to the industry's qualitative growth, DAE University is also opening doors for students and industry professionals to attractive placements and career advancement internationally."

The MBA degree in Aerospace Management is focused on the varied management aspects of the aerospace industry, and the curriculum covers marketing, accounting & finance, economics, operations, the legal and regulatory environment and international relations.

The program's concepts and techniques have been developed from actual cases pertaining to the industry, with the students required to undertake hands-on research on ongoing issues.

The Master of Science in Global Logistics uses Dubai as a model hub and covers all related disciplines that have an impact on the management of logistics.

While air transport and airports form the crux of the program, it also offers interfaces with land and sea transport, and covers the gamut of economics, finance and the regulatory environment related to the job of a global logistics manager.

Highlighting the evolution of global airports as hubs for airlines and related businesses, the MSc in Operations & Airline Management explores the key components of airports and their role in the aviation business.

The program covers the economics and legal framework of airports and how various components work together to support one of the engines of a modern economy. Students will analyze actual issues in a modern and complex airport environment, and interact with airport executives for a sharper insight into its functioning.

The MSc in Air Transport Management is specially designed for working professionals in the airline and air cargo industries, and will enhance their workplace effectiveness and career advancement prospects.

The program builds on the structure and components of the air transport industry, and its economics and regulatory environment. The students are expected to build their analytical strengths by working on contemporary industry issues.

"One of the fastest growing sectors in the world, the aviation and aerospace industry demands a highly skilled workforce. The footprint of growth in the aviation and aerospace sector is particularly strong across the GCC region, India, China and Southeast Asia. The GCC and India alone will create over 350,000 new jobs in the coming decade. DAE University's Masters Degree programs set the ground for grooming the leaders of this growth," said Dr George Ebbs, President, DAE University.

DAE University currently offers Bachelors programs in Flight and Aviation Management and Business Administration. Two additional bachelors programs in Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering are pending accreditation.