According to Doreen, there is a strong international flavour to the student mix. The 1998 class had a significant representation from China, but students regularly arrive from Africa, India, the Middle East and Europe as well as from the Americas. But students are also highly motivated to succeed. Virtual classroom Concordia is preparing to launch a two-year MBA course that will allow students to base much of their studies from home. Students will combine short visits to the university with work done via a virtual classroom using the Internet and other technology interfaces.
China is seen as a high priority.
Over 14 months, or two fiscal years, students attend six semesters that each include two weeks on campus and six weeks at home where classes are run via a web site. Students also get assignments and post course work over the Internet. Applicants must have between seven and 10 years' experience in the aviation industry, and again come from airlines and manufacturers all over the world. Students are also given an executive project which is jointly selected by the student and his airline and which addresses a real issue at the company. While the number of aviation-specialist MBAs available around the world is growing to meet increasing demand, there is a shortage of educators in the field and also of resource material.