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Middlesex University Dubai is the first overseas campus of London’s internationally renowned Middlesex University. Opening its doors in January 2005, the University remains London’s first, and only campus in the United Arab Emirates. A global university committed to meeting the needs and ambitions of its culturally and internationally diverse student cohort, Middlesex University Dubai is committed to providing challenging academic programmes which are underpinned by innovative research, scholarship and professional practice. Today the campus has over 2,800 students from more than 100 different nationalities.

Giving students in the United Arab Emirates the chance to study the same degree programme as their England counterparts, a key benefit of the University is its wide offering of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. With the option to earn a British Honours Degree in three years, students can choose to study programmes across a number of different subject areas, including Business, Law, Psychology, Graphic Design, Marketing, HR, Computer

Engineering, Education, Accounting and Finance. Middlesex University Dubai is also the first and only university in the UAE to offer a face-to-face LLB, British Qualifying Law, degree. In addition, the University’s International Foundation Programme can help students from the UK and internationally prepare for their higher education studies.

A forward-thinking university, Middlesex University Dubai is focused on ensuring each student achieves their potential and gets the most from their student experience.

Industry partnerships and connections have helped many of our Alumni go on to professional success. The University’s Alumni are highly successful individuals whom, upon graduating, have gone on to undertake exceptional challenges in their careers. Today many are leading teams and consulting for major regional and international organisations including Oracle, Microsoft, Etihad Airways, Cleveland Clinic, Samsung and Adidas. Others have worked to establish themselves as some of the region’s leading entrepreneurs.

As well as having all the advantages associated with being a British university, Middlesex University Dubai students benefit from the opportunities afforded by a rapidly developing, multicultural, modern city. Located in Dubai Knowledge Park, the Campus occupies spacious classrooms and study areas across four buildings. Established in 2003, Dubai Knowledge Park is a place which gives students access to a much wider student community with a range of like-minded

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The case for vocational education in the UAE

Michael Petrillose Academic Director Dubai College of Tourism

After decades of challenges, ‘vocational education’ is experiencing a global renaissance and surge in popularity. But many students, parents and teachers, especially in the UAE, remain unaware of this type of training, and the benefits and the corresponding career opportunities that it can bring.

At its heart, vocational education is skilled-focused training. It provides individuals with both technical knowledge and ‘handson’ experience, thereby increasing their marketability and employability in the industry of their choosing. Of course, the concept of practical training is not new, and has evolved from traditional apprenticeship systems, where a young person would be ‘bound over’ to assist and shadow a master craftsman for a period of seven years to learn the skills of a trade.

The true beauty of vocational education is that it is mutually beneficial to both student and industry. Colleges such as the Dubai College of Tourism (DCT) are working with young, unskilled individuals, equipping them with theoretical knowledge, soft skills and practical experience to enable them to thrive in their chosen career. Equally, vocational education benefits industry by providing companies with much-needed skilled workers to enter the labour force, as well as potentially reducing in-house training costs. And lastly, as an economy that is rapidly growing, the UAE recognises the need for a skilled workforce to enable economic growth and vocational education can help develop a local knowledge economy and create a more prosperous nation.

Vocational education also bridges the gap between ‘on-the-job’ training and a full bachelor’s qualification, with the shorter courses being infinitely more affordable than a university degree. Its more practical approach to education, balancing theory with handson ‘real life experience’, has been designed to harness the potential of students who do not learn best within in traditional settings and do not necessarily want to continue with ‘academic’ subjects after high school.

Despite the recognised benefits of vocational education, Dubai has long faced a shortage of colleges dedicated to this type of training.

In 2015, experts at TVET Week estimated that for each university graduate, the UAE needs 10 people with vocational skills to ensure sustainability within the workforce and create a diversified knowledge economy. However, according to a 2014 Deloitte study, only one to three per cent of Dubai’s students enrol in vocational education after high school, a significantly lower percentile than the global average (10 percent). This Deloitte predicted, could lead to labour shortages within key industries in the future. For example, Dubai’s tourism sector is set to employ a workforce of

more than half a million by 2020, meaning that dedicated vocational training for the industry has never been more important.

Dubai Tourism launched DCT to fulfil this need and help hospitality and tourism companies in Dubai to build their workforce’s skills and have access to a steady pipeline of highly-trained tourism professionals.

DCT will teach its students both soft and hard skills; from how to interview and project self - confidence, to key technical skills and the theory behind them, to practical ‘on-thejob’ experience with mandatory internships.

Additionally, we have established an Advisory Board of industry professionals within Dubai’s Tourism Sector, that will ensure the courses offered, reflect the unique opportunities and challenges presented by Dubai’s tourism industry, thereby meeting the needs of both learners and employers.

DCT offers certificate and diploma courses in Tourism, Retail, Hospitality, Events and Culinary Arts. www.dct.ac.ae

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Strong links and support from the fashion industry, enable guest lectures, live retail projects and student placements and internships. The focus is on fostering new thinking, new ideas and new possibilities.

Journalism, Public relations, Broadcast communication and New Media: EMDI offers a diverse range of digital communication courses to students in Dubai and abroad including Events Management, Advertising, Graphic Design, and Wedding Planning. Located in heart of Dubai, World Media Academy (WMA) is a course brand run by EMDI (Overseas) FZ LLC. The goal of WMA Dubai is to provide a specific range of skill sets that foster the career goals of students in the fields of media & communications.

Offering both long format professional (diploma equivalent) and short-term certificate, WMA offers students a range of flexible options to break into the media business. A variety of internship programs to give them access to real world work experience is also provided. The UAE offers one of the most business friendly media environments in the Middle East region, which has led to the presence of a wide variety of international and local media organizations that offer employment and internship opportunities for future WMA graduates. Graduates will emerge as fully converged, all-platform journalists, ready to take on the industry. EMDI is a registered Dubai Knowledge Village Entity.

seeing things, a perspective that is personal; your very own. A good programme teaches talented students to look within and develop their own insights before embarking on an exciting career as a professional photographer. If you want to choose this as your vocation, there are ample opportunities.

New Horizons Computer Learning Center With over 300 centers in 60 countries, New Horizons is the world's largest independent IT training company. Through an integrated learning approach that ensures that new knowledge can be applied to real life situations, New Horizons delivers a full range of technology and business skills training from basic application and desktop productivity tools to complex and IT systems. As a learning solutions provider for many of the industry's top vendors, such as Microsoft, Oracle Solaris, Cisco, Citrix, PMP, ITIL & CEH, New Horizons is positioned to offer the latest authorized curriculum delivered by certified instructors to keep you on the cutting edge of technology. Whether you are searching for an answer for the complex training needs of a large, multi-location business, or an individual seeking the skills to excel in a new or expanding career path. New Horizons can help you with this.

Photography If Photography is your interest, explore the interest through courses like those offered in Gulf Photo Plus, and Nikon School. They equip, and inspire the local and international photography community through workshops, free artist talks, and the region's largest running international photography event—the GP photo week. At the heart of photography is a personal vision and a unique point of view. It is a way of presenting a unique point of view. It is a way of

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TEXTBOOK2TECHNOLOGY An exciting workshop series from BITS Pilani, Dubai Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) is one of the top and pioneering universities in the UAE, for higher education in the field of Engineering and Technology. BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus has produced more than 4000 engineers, successfully employed with several multinationals globally and many starting their own entrepreneurship ventures.

In line with the global vigor and prospect for Science,Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), BITS Pilani firmly believes in what James Brown, Executive Director, Stem Education Coalition has to say, “The future of economy lies in STEM” BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus is committed to promoting STEM Education among the youth of today.

As a part of this commitment, the institute is launching an exciting Workshop Series #TEXTBOOK2TECHNOLOGY for the young minds aspiring for an Engineering career.

These workshops are aimed at School students and will focus on hands-on-experience, exposing the students to the latest technology in diversified engineering fields.Students will also get an opportunity to explore practical implementation of their science subjects.

The Workshop Series #TEXTBOOK2TECHNOLOGY will comprise of the following workshops for school students from Grade VIII to XII this academic year: 1. One day monthly hands-on workshops on specific topics such as Robotics, Animation, Drones, F1Car building, Genetic Engineering and many more.

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Dates : 27th & 28th December 2017 27th & 28th March 2018 The workshop will have a nominal fee and will include a working lunch and refreshments along with transport provided to various destinations post workshop.

Interested students can send a mail to workshop@dubai.bits-pilani.ac.in or call on 04-2753711 for more details.

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RAK Medical & Health Sciences University RAK Medical & Health Sciences University was established in 2006 by the Ras Al Khaimah Human Development Foundation (RAK-HDF) under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council member, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and Chancellor of the University, with the vision to be the leading Medical and Health Sciences University in the UAE The university is dedicated to the pursuit of academic excellence and committed to prepare graduates with critical skills to join the medical and healthcare fields in the 21st Century.

Study programs include: x Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) x Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) x Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) x M.S. Clinical Pharmacy x M.S. Pharmaceutical Chemistry x M.S. Pharmaceutics x Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) x RN-BSN Bridge Program (for working nurses holding Diploma to upgrade to BSN) x Master of Science in Nursing -4 Specialties - Adult Health Nursing, Psychiatric - Mental Health Nursing, Pediatric Nursing & Community Health Nursing.

All programs are accredited by Ministry of Education, UAE and the degrees are accepted internationally.

RAK College of Medical Sciences (RAK COMS) is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools http://www.wdoms.org/ RAK College of Dental Sciences is listed in WHO directory of Health Professions http://www.emro.who.int/hped/ The University is the ¿rst in UAE to commence the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program in September 2011. M.S. in Pharmacy programs commenced in September 2012.

The university provides system-wise, integrated and updated curriculum as well as training in clinical skills from first year of study. The latest teaching methodology such as team-based learning and case-based learning is used to facilitate learning in small groups. Clinical training and internship is offered in government hospitals at Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah which are having more than 800 patient beds.

The campus has a well-equipped library and lecture halls. Its multipurpose laboratories help in practicing clinical skills. There is a separate English Language Centre for facilitating TOEFL & IELTS tests. The student –teacher ratio of 5: 1 facilitates personalized teaching. A new academic block for Pharmacy and Nursing programs and a new large sports complex housing gyms and indoor sports facilities has been added to the existing facilities. Transportation facility to nearby emirates is provided. Hostel and student visa are also provided if required.

RAKMHSU has 1300 plus students enrolled in its programmes belonging to 48 nationalities. The university offers a co-education campus. RAKMHSU’s well-qualified staff and faculty are drawn from 30 different countries.

The next academic session commences in the ¿rst week of Sept 2017 for which students may fill in the online application form at our website from April 2017 onwards and attach copy of the 12th grade marks, TOEFL/IELTS and relevant documents. Students can also enquire regarding admission formalities by e-mailing admissions@rakmhsu.ac.ae .

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Manipal University Dubai – Inspired by Life Manipal University Dubai campus (www.manipaldubai.com) is a branch campus of Manipal University, India, one of the largest private universities in the country enrolling over 25,000 of academic excellence including Kasturba Medical College & Manipal Institute of Technology.

Manipal University established its presence in Dubai, UAE in the year 2000. Since its inception, Manipal University Dubai has grown into a leading multi-disciplinary university in the Middle East attracting students not only from UAE but from across the GCC and the rest of the Middle East and Africa region. At present, Manipal University, Dubai enrolls over 2000 students from over 40 nations across the globe.

Similar to its mother campus back home in Manipal, the Dubai branch campus of Manipal graduate courses under Engineering & Information Technology, Management, Bio Technology,

are hence recognized across the globe.

Manipal University Dubai campus’s iconic state-of-the-art campus spreads over 750,000 square feet in Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) and houses purpose built classrooms, cutting edge laboratories in Engineering, Biotechnology and Information Technology and is also home to some of the region’s best studios and workshops for programs in Media & Communications and Interior Design & Architecture. The campus also houses a sprawling library, cafeteria, abundant indoor and outdoor sporting facilities, including an athletics track, tennis courts,

Manipal University Dubai campus has a dedicated Placement & Internships Cell providing excellent career opportunities for all students and graduates. The University has developed deep industry collaborations with various organizations for internships and projects.

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Students can take internship projects as a part of their course with multinational corporations as well as industry leaders, which will help them get accustomed to the practical challenges at the workplace.

Opportunity to seek job placement in this geography in challenging roles as well as at attractive remuneration levels.

Students get a much wider platform to showcase their talent whether it is in academics, sports or other extra-curricular activities through various inter-collegiate events

Manipal University Dubai campus leverages collaborations of Manipal University, India with more than 80 universities across the globe. Similar to its parent campus, students have the option of going on a student exchange to international partner universities or transferring credits to partner universities in the US, UK or other regions, especially in the case of Engineering and Business Administration programmes. The university also has various academic exchanges and educational alliances with reputed foreign universities in France,the UK, US and Canada.

Manipal University Dubai campus has developed into one of the most respected educational dest-inations for students, academicians and industry community in the region. It has quickly adapted to the educational needs of the region by understanding the requirements of the local industry its infrastructure, without departing from its parent campus’ core curriculum.

Academics is of prime focus at Manipal University Dubai Campus. The faculty takes a proactive approach in making learning an enjoyable experience for the students. It employs various teaching and evaluation methods that ensure that the education imparted is retained by the student in a useful format. Learning is imparted using a judicial mix of conventional learning methods such as lectures and labs and also case studies, problem-based learning, role plays, exposure to real world projects, etc. MU, Dubai get ample exposure to extra-curricular events, has won laurels at all leading university level events in the region and is equally active in cultural and literary activities in Dubai.

Manipal University Dubai campus prides in being a leading Higher Education player in the region. It follows the heritage of delivering quality education that is relevant to all stakeholders; students, parents and the industry. In line with this thought process, Manipal University, Dubai takes a proactive approach in getting industry-oriented education and corporate exposure to students. These are hard coded in the curriculum and pedagogy being followed in all the courses visits, lectures by subject matter experts from the industry, study tours, instituting chapters of professional bodies within the university body, and obtaining industry feedback on the

The university’s pursuit towards excellence has prompted it to move away from the conventional style of merely imparting an educational degree to introducing various student activities, clubs, team building and other skills, necessary in being successful in today’s world.

Manipal University has brought about an ethical and moral paradigm shift in educational

motto itself declares that it believes in an education that is “Inspired by Life”.

For more Information, please contact: Manipal University Dubai, G-04, International Academic City, Dubai, UAE. Email: admissions@manipaldubai.com Phone: +971 4 4290 777 Fax: +971 4 369 4541

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by Mr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder, President Board of Trustees GMU. GMU’s student cohort is a confluence of 80 nationalities, and it has faculty members and staff from around 25 nationalities.

The University’s alumni pursue high-flying healthcare careers around the world.

regarded not only because the students gain early clinical exposure, but also because they are trained on the most advanced research infrastructure.

GMU’s prestigious accreditations and tie-ups give wide recognition to its programs. GMU has courses including Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Laboratory Technologist, Anesthesia & Surgical Technologist, Imaging Technologist, Public Health and the Transnational Collaboration - ADCPS.

GMU boasts an internationally recognized curriculum, own network of teaching hospitals, an established research division, highly experienced/ qualified faculty, separate furnished hostels for boys and girls, safe transportation facilities, on campus recreation and refreshment facilities, in addition to its cutting-edge teaching, training and research facilities and expert faculty.

The Transnational Collaboration - ADCPS is the result of GMU’s recent tie up with three internationally renowned universities; University

Under the academic leadership of the Chancellor, Prof. Hossam Hamdy, the globally renowned educator and pediatric surgeon, the University is on course to becoming the first private academic health system in the region. GMU degrees are highly

“At GMU, we are committed to shaping the future of healthcare. We endeavor to transform the University into a vibrant Academic Health System linking the best of medical education, healthcare and research, manned by the finest professionals,” says Prof. Hamdy. of Ghana - Ghana, Medical University of Lublin – Poland and the Misr University for Science & Technology – Egypt.

GMU’s ADCPS (Associate Degree in Preclinical Sciences) program leading to a medical degree enables students to do the 3-year pre-clinical phase at GMU, followed by the 3-year clinical phase at the partner University of their choice; either in Ghana, Poland or Egypt. Students receive the final medical degree from the respective University. The ADPCS program would lead to MBChB programs at the University of Ghana and Misr University, and MD program at the Medical University of Lublin.

Students wishing to apply for admission should have completed 12 years of schooling, and should also fulfill the other pre-requisites for admission into the program.

GMU has the unique advantage of being associated with one of the leading healthcare providers in the country, the Thumbay network of ultramodern teaching hospitals and clinics, which treat patients from around 175 nationalities, daily. Other prominent affiliated hospitals include Mafraq Hospital in Abu Dhabi (HAAD) and Sheikh Khalifa Hospital in Ajman. A 550 bed ultra-modern teaching hospital, a 60-chair dental hospital and an advanced rehabilitation center under Thumbay Group, within the GMU campus in Ajman, are nearing completion in the University campus.

GMU has a dedicated Research & Innovation Center which is stated-of-the-art facility aimed to enhance its culture of innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, in addition to serving as a point of contact for scientists, faculty and students interested in medical research.

The Innovation and Research Centre, the Thumbay Institute of Precision Medicine and Translational Research (TIPM&TR), the Thumbay Institute of Population Health and the Thumbay Institute of Healthcare Workforce Development and Leadership have taken GMU’s training and research facilities to the next level. Through these institutes, GMU seeks to initiate international collaboration by bringing together leaders in science and the entire scientific community including the academia and industry to foster creativity and enhance innovation in a rapidly changing world. These will form an important part of the university’s strategic and thematic planning, to significantly raise its profile and reflect it’s considered long-term priorities.

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Education Malaysia, Dubai, is a regional body under the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia, which was set up to promote Malaysian Education in the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia as well as the Indian Subcontinent region. It started operations in April 2004. The centre in Dubai provides free services to students and parents in helping them to decide a career pathway of their choice.

Malaysia has 21 state universities, more that 480 private institutions, many of which are branch campuses of international institutions such as Monash & Swinburne Universities form Australia and the Nottingham & Heriot Watt Universities to name a few. As per Education Malaysia, the Consulateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Education wing in the UAE, by mid 2017, there were 170,000 international students, of these, above 53,000 were from MENA region and there are around 212 UAE National students studying in Malaysia.

The affordable cost of quality tertiary education is one of the many good reasons why international students choose Malaysia as their destination to pursue their studies. For example, you can acquire a UK engineering degree (4years) in Malaysia through a franchised degree programme at estimated RM 100,000 (USD 25,000).

The major draw of the Malaysian education system, as far as the UAE students are concerned, are the relatively low fees, the common religion, easily adaptable environment for students, in addition to the quality of education and the availability of courses in Engineering, Medicine, Health Sciences, IT, Business, Islamic Banking & Finance, Psychology, etc, which are relevant to the UAE scene.

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A WORLD-CLASS BRITISH UNIVERSITY EDUCATION

IN THE GLOBAL CITY OF DUBAI The University of Birmingham is acknowledged as one of the world’s leading international universities and one of the world’s top 100. As a member of the elite Russell Group UK universities, which includes Oxford and Cambridge, we are delighted to be opening a permanent presence in the international education hub of Dubai.

At the University of Birmingham, we pride ourselves on being one of the most international universities in the world – through our academic staff, international students and global research partnerships.

The Chancellor’s Award Scholarships give students a wonderful opportunity to become part of our vibrant international academic community. We look forward to welcoming the brightest, most enquiring minds to University of Birmingham Dubai to join us on a voyage of intellectual discovery.

Lord Bilimoria, Chancellor University of Birmingham

WHY CHOOSE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM DUBAI? Offering a globally recognised education, we are ranked in the top 100 of Universities globally.

We are committed to excellence in teaching, and were awarded Gold in the UK’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). Your degree will be taught, examined and accredited to the same recognised high standards as those delivered in Birmingham.

Our outstanding careers support provides you with a world of opportunity. Awarded The Times and The Sunday Times University of the Year for Graduate Employment in 2016, you will have access to a wide range of dedicated support to help you identify your career aspirations, from coaching workshops and practical help to networking with our global alumni and prospective employers.

You will join our global network of world-class experts. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF), 87% of our research was identified as having global impact, measured against international standards of excellence.

Our research changes lives. 11 of our former staff and students having been awarded Nobel Prizes, in areas as diverse as revealing the structure of DNA to developing new treatments for heart disease and cancer.

Undergraduate programmes Business Management BSc Business Management BSc with Integrated Foundation Year Computer Science BSc Computer Science BSc with Integrated Foundation Year Economics BSc Economics BSc with Integrated Foundation Year Mechanical Engineering BEng Mechanical Engineering BEng with Integrated Foundation Year

Postgraduate programmes Computer Science MSc PGCE Primary Education (Teaching Studies) PGCE Secondary English Education (Teaching Studies) PGCE Secondary Mathematics Education (Teaching Studies) PGCE Secondary Science Education (Teaching Studies)

Scholarships Birmingham attracts the best and brightest students from across the globe. To ensure we recognise students who will flourish, a number of scholarships are available for students applying for 2018.

Learn more For more information about our programmes, applying and scholarships and our upcoming Open Days, please visit: www.birmingham.ac.uk/dubai Join the conversation unibirminghamdubai birminghamdubai #uobdubai

Permitted by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority. The academic qualifications granted by this institution and certified by KHDA shall be recognised in the Emirate of Dubai by all public and private entities for all purposes.

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Partnering with the Global Hospitality and Tourism Industry to deliver highly qualified human capital EHH - Ecole Hôtelière Helvétique is an authentic SWISS Hospitality and Tourism education organization offering traditional and vocational SWISS hospitality programs.

PROGRAMME FOCUS All our hospitality programs combine theory and practice with the best of Swiss vocational education system. Our industry partnerships with several Five and Seven star hotels provide students with the business insight and acumen to excel in their career.

Today, Swiss Hospitality Schools have produced some of the world's finest hospitality leaders worldwide.

The EHH Dubai Academic City Campus was established to set in motion the vision of the Ruler of Dubai - His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to make Dubai a leading tourism destination

EHH programs offer a wide range of career options.

Hospitality Operations Hotel Management F&B Operations Management Rooms Division Management Revenue Management

Business Marketing Banking and Finance Human Resources Entrepreneur

Management Customer Services Manager Patient Relations Manager Corporate Manager Relations Manager

Other Opportunities Consulting Food Safety Specialist Business Owners Relationship Manager

EHH CULINARY ARTS AND GASTRONOMY

Realize your passion for Culinary Art and Gastronomy by being a world-class Chef

EHH Culinary Arts program is designed for zealous and dedicated future culinary experts who are ambitious and passionate about gastronomy. The program is developed and delivered based on the Swiss excellence in culinary practice in a professional environment that is the pride of Culinary and Gastronomy industry worldwide.

The programs are offered in small classes, the comprehensive culinary programs, start with the fundamentals of Food Safety and Hygiene all the way to Menu Planning and Costing, Menu Engineering and proceeding to Kitchen Management and Kitchen Design.

Successful learners will gain insight into the culinary business, management, cost control and also learn how to successfully manage a culinary business in the real world.

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"Our mission is to contribute to 'smart and sustainable' global travel by placing highly qualified human capital into the Aviation Industry"

36 Million Aviation-related jobs will be required in the next 20 years!

This is the right time to develop your skills and gain right expertise to position yourself as future leaders of the Aviation industry.

A new Aviation and Hospitality school is making way for exciting career and development opportunities in Dubai. EHH - Ecole Hôtelière Helvétique, Dubai UAE, is Swiss owned and managed, based in Academic City.

EHH – Aviation Management provides the best vocationally-active learning approach for Aviation Studies. Our students will experience opportunities for internships in some of the finest Airports and Airlines globally. This combined with the Swiss core values of hospitality and perfection delivers highly qualified individuals into the Aviation Industry.

AVIATION STUDIES Aviation Studies - General

Aviation Studies - Airports

Types of Aviation Segments - At the end of this module the participants will be able to describe the distinction between the various Aviation segments and their operational significance.

Airports and City Relation - Airports are central to the success of cities and in many ways cities also play role in the success of airports.

This duality and understanding it are critical to Airport development. At the end of this module, participants will elucidate this relationship and use that understanding as a basis for all Airport related studies.

Aviation Communication and Terminologies - At the end of this module, participants will commence to use Aviation related communication techniques in their day to day activities and interactions.

Aviation Travel - At the end of this module participants will list the commercial factors that drive the Aviation Business.

Airports Planning and Build - At the end of this module, participants will list down all the major components that are required for the conceptual planning of an airport and steps leading to its build.

Airport Operation - At the end of this module, participants will be able to explain in detail all the sections that constitute the operational outlay of an airport.

Airport Technology - At the end of this module, participants will be able to summarize the important technology within the airport industry and key technologies that are part of the day-ofoperation activities.

Aviation Studies - Airlines Airline Business – Participants will gain an overall appreciation of the Airline industry as a whole, which will form the basis and reference for their studies.

Airlines Security and Safety - Safety and security, although used interchangeably are two distinct parts of an airline operation and one that forms the very basis of every activity within it.

Participants will highlight the safe and unsafe acts during an airline operation and describe the fundamentals of security during operation.

Aviation Studies - Ground Handling Business Concept - Handling agents are the workhorses at an airport and play an important role in shaping the customer experience. Participants completing this module will clearly appreciate the business model of a handling agent at an airport and their key roles and responsibilities.

Certificate Courses Airlines Passengers - Participants will demonstrate a clear and comprehensive understanding of the complete value chain of the customer journey whilst in the care of an airline.

They will further describe activities that make every touch point within that journey a success.

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STEM VS. STEAM: DO THE ARTS BELONG?

A number of K-12 programs currently fly under the STEM banner. However, a 2014 study published by the America Society for Engineering Education identified several characteristics of quality STEM programs:

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Anne Jolly (@ajollygal) is a Virtual Community Organizer for the CTQ Collaboratory and a member of the CTQ Thought Leaders Circle. Anne taught middle school science for 16 years in the Mobile County Public School System and is a former Alabama State Teacher of the Year.

She is a published author and currently writes middle school STEM curriculum. Anne blogs regularly at STEM by Design on MiddleWeb.

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