Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University recently celebrated the opening of its new Worldwide Asia Campus and training centre in Singapore’s Seletar Aerospace Park, a specialised hub developed by JTC Corporation for the aerospace industry.
This new location marks a transformation for the university’s expanding presence in Asia, providing opportunities to significantly enhance educational and training offerings while solidifying Embry-Riddle’s presence in the heart of Singapore’s aerospace ecosystem.
Embry-Riddle President P. Barry Butler, Ph.D., emphasised the institution’s strong commitment to providing a highly trained aviation and aerospace workforce. “We are proud to offer state-of-the-art education and training programs that address the critical safety challenges facing the industry today,” said Dr. Butler. “Our new facilities and training labs in Singapore’s Seletar Aerospace Park provide a learning environment that prepares our students and industry partners to meet and exceed aviation and aerospace safety standards.”
Since 2011, Embry-Riddle’s presence in Singapore has allowed students in Asia to pursue premier degrees and training, leading to high-paying jobs and career development. “Embry-Riddle is committed to leading the way in aviation and aerospace advancement through rigorous research, education and industry engagement,” said Embry-Riddle Worldwide Campus Chancellor John Watret, Ph.D. “Our presence in Singapore’s Seletar Aerospace Park is a testament to our dedication to the growth, innovation and safety of the aerospace and aviation sector in this region.”
The new campus and training centre is also the home of ERAU Asia Institute, a private education establishment registered with the Committee for Private Education, a part of SkillsFuture Singapore. Key features of Embry-Riddle’s Seletar Aerospace Park location include:
- Enhanced Academic Programs: Embry-Riddle Asia’s comprehensive academic offerings include undergraduate and graduate degrees in Aeronautics, Engineering, Aviation Business Administration and Business Analytics.
- Expanded Uncrewed Aircraft Training: As a Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS)-approved Unmanned Aircraft Training Organization (UATO), Embry-Riddle Asia provides comprehensive training for current UAS applications and emerging urban air mobility technologies.
- Professional/Executive Education and Training: Embry-Riddle Asia offers tailored training programs in various aviation/aerospace fields, including aviation maintenance/engineering, cybersecurity, airport wildlife management and uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS).
- Expanded Facilities: The new campus houses cutting-edge equipment for immersive virtual training, air traffic management simulation, UAS flight training and aviation maintenance.
The university is grateful for the partnership of the Economic Development Board and JTC Corporation, both of which supported the strategic transition to the Seletar Aerospace Park location. And as a result of its co-location with Air 7 Asia, Embry-Riddle’s Singapore Campus is positioned to serve as a pipeline for new and early-career talent, in addition to offering training and career advancement opportunities to all ranges of aviation and aerospace professionals.
Air 7 Asia Executive Director Stefen Wood shared that Embry-Riddle’s location at the state-of-the-art facility in Seletar creates a mutually beneficial partnership. “As a full-service aviation provider offering charter, management, air ambulance and maintenance solutions, we are uniquely positioned to provide a pathway for Embry-Riddle graduates to transition seamlessly into the aviation industry here in Singapore.”
Embry-Riddle’s presence at Seletar Aerospace Park highlights the university’s dedication to providing top-tier education and training to support Singapore’s innovative, central and dynamic aerospace and aviation ecosystem while equipping students and industry professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the ever-evolving field of aviation and aerospace. Embry-Riddle Asia currently offers the following degrees to more than 350 students enrolled through the Asia campus:
- Master of Business Administration in Aviation
- Master of Science in Aeronautics
- Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics
Programs are offered full-time, part-time, online and in the classroom through partnerships with the Singapore Aviation Academy, ERC Institute and ERAU Asia Institute. Graduates from the Asia campus have the same SACS-accredited academic qualifications as graduates in the United States.
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