Dubai: Emirates Aviation University on Thursday celebrated the graduation of 220 postgraduate and undergraduate students.
Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and chief executive officer and chairman of Emirates airline and Group, handed over the certificates to the graduates during a ceremony that was held on the university campus, said a press release.
Held under the patronage of Shaikh Ahmad, the ceremony was attended by Emirates Group management members, parents of students and other guests.
Shaikh Ahmad congratulated the students and said: “Emirates Aviation University is distinguished by its academic and educational standards and is renowned for providing superior training programmes in numerous fields of the aviation industry. We are confident that each of our graduates today is well equipped with the best knowledge and skills necessary to effectively contribute to the labour force.”
Dr Ahmad Al Ali, chancellor of Emirates Aviation University, lauded the university’s students from all around the world who have worked hard work to complete their education.
“Earning a degree is a big accomplishment and is a platform they will use to pursue their dreams and careers. At the university, we work hard to prepare and equip all our students with the skills and confidence they will need to face the ever-changing challenges in the modern workforce.”
Dr Ali said 69 graduates were sponsored by The National Recruitment and Development division of the Emirates Group. Their specialisations included bachelor degrees in air transport management, business management, software engineering and aircraft maintenance engineering.
Earlier this year, EAU launched five new business programmes, responding to the demand for specialised, high-quality business-related degrees, the release said.
The new business programmes are: Business Administration, Accounting and Finance, Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, HR Management, and Marketing.
All degrees are dually awarded by EAU in partnership with Coventry University and complement the existing programmes offered by EAU Business School.
