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Michael O’Leary (CEO Ryanair) with students
extremely important for aviation You learn how other companies from different areas are run – how they have implemented change for example and you can get ideas that you can apply in your own job
The core benefits to someone who is already doing a specific job is to learn further about the aviation industry, learn about management and leadership It is extremely important for career progression, but also even for your daily life By doing our course you develop a professional network too Many students call each other about work related problems For instance, if you are applying for Aer Lingus and you meet someone who works for Aer Lingus in the course they can give you a personal recommendation and the company insights
In a nutshell, the course widens your understanding of the aviation industry, offers you an important certification, helps you develop a professional network and can help you get a promotion or a career change
First year of the course
The first year was very special We organised a series of CEO speakers We had the pleasure and the honour to have Kevin Toland, who was at that time the CEO of Dublin Airport, Willie Walsh, CEO of International Airlines Group, Stephen Kavanagh, CEO of Aer Lingus, Dómhnal Slattery, Chief Executive Officer of Avolon, and a number of other CEOs We even had Michael O’Leary, CEO of Ryanair He gave an excellent talk and he was very honest, open and entertaining
Our students really enjoyed the CEO series!
Last year we also organised the European Aviation Conference where we had a number of people from different companies, regulators and the European Commission We do invite all our students in those events It is a great opportunity for them
We did have a very good start and we plan to continue like this We are the only executive aviation course in Ireland We are actually the only aviation management course in Ireland DCU Business School is accredited by AACSB, a standard reached by only 5% of business schools worldwide reflecting its established international reputation for high quality graduates So the course is recognised worldwide Our vision is to offer the best executive aviation education
So what if someone wants to apply for the course?
If someone considers applying to the course, then he/she should simply apply! The entry requirements as listed in the website are: Candidates should hold an honours primary degree (H2 1) or an equivalent professional qualification and / or a minimum of three years relevant experience Given the nature of the programme, consideration will be given to a small number of students who do not meet the normal entry criteria for admission to the programme on the basis of their work experience and other relevant educational achievements
Michael O’Leary (CEO Ryanair) with students
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