Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management EAHM

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Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management - info at DubaiFAQs.com (now called just Emirates Academy or The Emirates Academy). They say:

The Emirates Academy

The Emirates Academy was established in October 2001 with a vision of providing the thriving hospitality industry with a ready supply of talented and qualified management personnel. It is the first major academy in the Middle East to offer honors degree-level courses focusing on hospitality and tourism. The Emirates Academy has a unique academic association with the Ecolé Hoteliere de Lausanne in Switzerland and student exchange programs with a number of other respected colleges and universities. The integration of proven academic excellence together with Jumeirah's incomparable property management strengths provides students of The Emirates Academy with an unrivalled opportunity - the best academic techniques and practical experience in the most inspiring hotel, restaurant and recreational environments.

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Press Release dated 08 August 2007 from Emirates Academy saying Emirati students can get scholarships with a 50% redution in tuition fees.

The Emirates Academy offers scholarship for next generation Emirati hoteliers

The Emirates Academy, part of Jumeirah, the Dubai based luxury international hospitality group and member of Dubai Holding, is introducing a scholarship programme for Emirati students who are looking for an internationally recognised Bachelor degree in business and hospitality.

With a strong and growing demand for professional managers in the hospitality sector in Dubai this is an unsurpassed opportunity for Emirati students who are looking for a career in this exciting industry.

Since its opening in October 2001, The Emirates Academy has proudly seen several Emirati students graduate from its degree programmes and start their careers in leading local and international companies within the hospitality industry.

Following this success, The Emirates Academy is introducing a scholarship programme offering a 50% reduction off tuition fees for qualified Emirati students. This opportunity will enable Emirati students to study at home in Dubai at one of the top hospitality colleges in the world offering Bachelor (Hons.) degrees accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in International Hospitality Management and International Tourism Management.

The criteria to receive the scholarship is a minimum academic achievement from high school of 80%, and ability in the English language (as per The Emirates Academy and Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research entry regulations).

Dr Stuart Jauncey, Dean of the Emirates Academy commented: 'The Emirates Academy is dedicated to encourage young Emiratis to enter the hospitality industry. We are delighted to introduce this scholarship opportunity and are looking forward to seeing more Emirati students enrolling into our programmes and joining one of the fastest growing industries in the world.'

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Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management is the full name again now. Courses offered have been updated for 2008-2009 - now BSc, ASc, and there's an MSc coming in 2009 (email update from EAHM )