Industry Exposure Visit to Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL)

Posted on 29 March 2026

The industry exposure tour provided Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Computer Science students with practical insights into the application of information technology in the aviation sector. Students explored how IT systems support airport operations, including daily IT support and passenger management systems, while receiving career guidance from industry professionals. The activity strengthened the link between academic learning and industry practice, enhancing students’ technical knowledge, employability, and understanding of real-world digital infrastructure.

The industry exposure tour aligns with SDG 4 (Quality Education) by providing students with practical, industry-based learning that complements their academic studies. It supports SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by enhancing students’ employability, career awareness, and understanding of professional opportunities in the aviation technology sector. The activity contributes to SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) by exposing students to IT systems, passenger management technologies, and digital infrastructure used in airport operations. It also supports SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by strengthening collaboration between the university and the aviation industry through knowledge sharing, professional engagement, and opportunities for future industry-academia partnerships.

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