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Master’s degree in aviation management launched at UI
The aviation management degree is part of the Master of Management School in the Faculty of Economics and Business, and classes will be held in the UI Salemba campus in Central Jakarta.
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Comprising 16 courses, including a final dissertation, the joint program runs for over four semesters through special and night classes (Shutterstock/Sudpoth Sirirattanasakul)
The University of Indonesia (UI) launched a master’s degree in aviation management on Friday.
According to a statement received by The Jakarta Post, the program will be run in collaboration with Coventry University, a public research university in the United Kingdom.
The aviation management degree is part of the Master of Management School in the Faculty of Economics and Business, and classes will be held in the UI Salemba campus in Central Jakarta.
Comprising 16 courses, including a final dissertation, the joint program involves four semesters through special and night classes. Lecturers from Coventry University will administer a number of courses over a two-week period in UI Salemba, allowing students to get additional exposure without the need to travel overseas.
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The program is said to combine approaches and perspectives from the UK and Indonesia, specifically in aviation and Asian management areas, and focus on the critical elements of running a company in the aviation sector.
The curriculum has been designed in a systematic structure and comprehensive competency to help graduates compete in the global market.
Moreover, it is hoped the program will generate credible and highly skilled leaders in the industry.
“Coventry University is proud to be launching this exciting new master program with our key partners – UI and CSE Aviation," said Coventry University director for enterprise and innovation Paul Fairburn in the statement. "As an entrepreneurial university with a reputation for working with business, this is a significant step in supporting the future of Indonesian aviation. It clearly illustrates the significant commitment to building long-term relationships, and support the strategic priorities of this dynamic, growing economy.” (jes/kes)
