EMIRATES Aviation College unveiled its new name, Emirates Aviation University, at the Gulf Education and Training Exhibition (Getex) last month. This marks the first official appearance of the college’s new identity as a full-fledged university.
The new academic status was approved by the UAE’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in recognition of the Dubai college’s diverse programmes. Emirates Aviation University reflects the breadth of the institution’s academic programme offerings, which include both undergraduate and post-graduate degrees.“Emirates Aviation College was already functioning as a university with its wide range of programmes and high rigour of education in multiple disciplines,” says Dr Ahmad Al Ali, vice-chancellor Emirates Aviation University. “This new academic title will enable us to expand our international reach and meet the changing needs of the aviation and education industries at a time when the demand for both is expanding globally.” Emirates Aviation University offers new and industry-relevant programmes including: master’s degrees in aviation security, aviation safety, human resource management and human resource development. It also offers MBAs in aviation management; Bachelor’s degrees in aerospace technology, logistics and supply chain management, avionics technology, aeronautical engineering, aviation management and applied business; diplomas and higher diplomas in aerospace engineering, electronics engineering and computing, computing software development, business management and tourism management.