DAE University to conduct knowledge sessions

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise University (DAE University), the education and training arm of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, will conduct a series of knowledge sessions in the UAE to familarise students who are keen to pursue a career in the aviation and aerospace industry about its higher education and training options in aviation.
The roadshows, to be held in Ras Al Khaimah on March 23, Abu Dhabi on March 24, Dubai on March 25, Al Ain on March 26 and in Fujairah on March 27 follow a successful orientation campaign held for prospective students in selected centres in the Middle East, Hong Kong as well as 14 key Indian cities.
Knowledge sessions will also be held through the GCC. Apart from meeting DAE University representatives, participants can also interact with students currently enrolled with the institution for various programmes.
Dr George Ebbs, President, DAE University, added: ‘The response to our roadshows in India and the region was overwhelming with more than 1,500 students registering interest in our programmes.
The UAE Knowledge Sessions will demonstrate how our tailored academic programmes can provide a high-level entry into promising career opportunities in the aviation sector’.
The knowledge sessions will also familiarize participants with the new DAE Flight Academy, scheduled to open shortly.
The DAE Flight Academy will deliver highly qualified first officer candidates in an accelerated programme of 12 to 14 months.
DAE University currently offers Bachelors programmes in the areas of Flight and Aviation Management and Business Administration – Aviation Business, The first batch of DAE University – comprising students from around the world – will graduate in 2011-12.
22/03/08 AME Info (press release), United Arab Emirates