The Office for Strategic Partnerships and Global Engagement (OSPGE) hosted a career seminar, “Career Takeoffs: Preparing for a Career in Aeronautical Engineering,” on March 13, 2024. This event aimed to give the Mapúa MCL community a deeper understanding of the field, especially for students considering this program.
Engr. Alessandro Rossi from Airbus UK shared his career path and real-world experiences in aeronautical engineering. He highlighted the importance of both personal and professional skills for success. Personal skills like teamwork, communication, and self-management were also emphasized, along with technical skills like problem-solving and critical thinking.
The Mapúa-Laguna Institute of Aviation (MIA) offers a comprehensive B.S. Aeronautical Engineering program designed to equip students for successful careers in the aviation sector. The curriculum covers core areas like aerodynamics, aircraft design, and propulsion systems. Students gain practical experience through labs, projects, industry placements, applying their knowledge in real-world settings.
“Collaborating with industry leaders is crucial. These partnerships provide students with the skills, experiences, and connections needed to thrive in a competitive job market. Mapúa MCL remains committed to these partnerships, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for fulfilling careers,” stated by Ms. Pearl Ulep, OSPGE Director.
By fostering strategic partnerships, Mapúa MCL values these opportunities to enhance the community’s understanding of diverse career paths, guiding students toward successful professional endeavors.
About Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna
Mapúa MCL is located in Cabuyao, Laguna, and offered its first programs in 2007. One of the best board exam performing private schools in Calabarzon, Mapúa MCL is the youngest ever school to attain CHED Autonomous Status in the country. Having first earned an overall rating of 3 Stars from the UK-based Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Star Rating System in 2020, it once again earned 3 QS Stars along with five stars in the Employability, Online Learning, and Social Responsibility categories, and ratings in five other categories this 2024. It is also the first ISO 21001:2018 – EOMS Certified School in Calabarzon. As one of the iPeople schools, a Yuchengco-Ayala education partnership, Mapúa MCL currently has over 6,000 students and offers programs in architecture, engineering, computer science, IT, multimedia arts, business, accountancy, hotel & restaurant management, health sciences, as well as senior high school.
Mapúa MCL has also partnered with two international institutions: Business College of Athens, Greece, for its first post-graduate maritime degrees; and Arizona State University for the programs under the College of Health Sciences and the E.T. Yuchengco College of Business. This 2024, Mapúa MCL has started offering B.S. Aeronautical Engineering under the newly established Institute of Aviation.
Learn more about Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna at https://www.mcl.edu.ph/.
