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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN The educational mission of the Aviation Science c. Identify, formulate, and solve problems encountered
undergraduate program is to provide students with a
in the practice of performing the role of an aviation
multidisciplinary curriculum that is fundamental, yet broad
practitioner
AVIATION and flexible. The program seeks to produce graduates d. Demonstrate an understanding of the professional
equipped with the knowledge and skills to become Aviation
and ethical responsibility of licensed and non-licensed
Professionals being able to pursue careers in different
sectors of the aviation industry and affine industries. aviation personnel with regard to safety
e. Communicate effectively by written, oral and visual
Program Learning Outcomes means;
f. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of the
The following intended program learning outcomes aviation industry in a global, economic, environmental,
describe competencies and skills that Aviation students will and societal context
acquire by the time of graduation. Aviation graduates are
expected to be able to: g. Develop research capabilities and independent
information retrieval strategies
a. Comprehend the aviation system as an integrated
and multidisciplinary environment and the role of h. Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary issues in
professionals working in this sector aviation
b. Function in multidisciplinary teams and develop
leadership capabilities

Curriculum
Total Credit Hours: 126

General Education Requirements 33 credit hours
College Requirements 6 credit hours
Major Requirements 75 credit hours
Open Electives 12 credit hours
Introduction Program Objectives
The Bachelor of Science in Aviation program is offered by The Bachelor of Aviation Science program is designed to General Education Requirements 33 Credit Hours
the College of Engineering at Abu Dhabi University. The provide students with the opportunity to learn relevant
mission of the Aviation Program is to equip graduates with aspects of aviation to pursue their professional careers Credit
the knowledge and skills to work in various sectors in the within operational sectors of the aviation industry. These Course Code Course Title Prerequisite(s) Hours
aviation industry. Aviation courses are delivered by faculty could be:
with international expertise and professional experience ARL 101(A) Communication Skills in Arabic Lang. No Prerequisite 3
in aviation. The program includes practical exposure using • Airline Flight Operations. IELTS average score of 6 or EMSAT average
own facilities such as flight training devices and various • Airport Operations - including safety and ENG 200 English II score of 1400 or passing grade in ENG 102 3
simulation platforms complemented by field visits to the security management. FWS 100/USS001 as Co-req if placed in ENG 200
industry.
• Ground support services. FWS 100 Academic Skills for Success No Prerequisite 3
To graduate with B.Sc. in Aviation, a student needs to
successfully complete 121 credit hours of coursework in • Air Navigation Services. FWS 205 UAE and GCC Society ENG 102+ FWS 100 /USS001 3
addition to an Internship (2 credit hours) and a Capstone • Operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones). FWS 100/USS001 (Co) if placed in ENG 200 directly
Project (3 credit hours) for a total of 126 credit hours. The
Program also suits students who want later on to pursue a • Operation of Space vehicle. FWS 305 Technical Communication for Work Place ENG 200 + Completion of 45 C. Hrs. 3
career as airline pilot and joining a Flight School.
The growth in the Aviation Industry, both in the region and
internationally, drives the demand for skilled personnel FWS 310 Fundamentals of Innovation & Entrepreneurship ENG 200 + Completion of 60 C. Hrs. 3
and it is our aim to position our graduates as sought after
from employers in the Aviation Industry. GES 201 General Sciences ENG 102 (P) 3

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