Air Transport Management BSc (Hons)
Master
In Loughborough
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Loughborough
Overview
This Air Transport Management BSc (Hons) degree course provides a specialist education for those wanting to follow a career within the air transport industry.
Our Air Transport Management degree covers the principles of aviation and airports together with management and economics components to give you the knowledge and skills to be able to thrive in what is a high-profile, fast-moving and rapidly-expanding international business sector.
This is examined in terms of the numerous benefits and costs of air transport and of the relative merits of the different strategic approaches to moving passengers and freight by air.
Our Air Transport Management degree is multidisciplinary, embracing the fundamental principles and applications of aviation planning, management, economics and technology. It is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
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Subjects
- Logistics
- Aviation Training
- Airline Training
- Supply and Chain Management
- Management Economics
- On-Air
- Communication Training
- Aviation
- Industry
- Technology
- Systems
- Planning
- Finance
- Global
- Transport Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Marketing
- Supply
- Economics
- Appraisal
Course programme
What you'll study
Due to the interdisciplinary nature of our Air Transport Management degree you will experience a wide variety of teaching methods which range from lecture-based classes, workshops and tutorials through to individual sessions with an academic supervisor. Our courses are led by academics internationally recognised as experts in their field and enhanced by the contribution of leading transport practitioners. The core text that we use on the Air Transport Management degree was edited by two Loughborough academic staff members.
The information below reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. Updates may be made on an annual basis and revised details will be published through Programme Specifications ahead of each academic year. Please see Terms and Conditions of Study for more information.
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Final year
Year 1
In Year 1, you will study a range of topic areas incorporating introductory knowledge of air transport systems and technology, management, economics, and communication and learning skills. You will also have the opportunity to choose an optional language module which equates to 10 credits.
Semester 1
Air Transport Technology Core
Air Transport Technology
You will develop knowledge of the principles and concepts of aircraft systems and structures.
Development of Communication and Learning Skills Core
Development of Communication and Learning Skills
In this module you will develop and perfect the key skills of oral, written and electronic communication, develop a critical appreciation of sources and relevance of information, and to develop professional skills.
Introduction to Air Transport Core
Introduction to Air Transport
In this module you will explore the interrelated components of the air transport system from airports to airlines.
Introduction to Economics Core
Introduction to Economics
The aim of this module is for you to understand introductory economic theory including, demand, costs, production, pricing, and market structures.
Semester 2
Introduction to Logistics Core
Introduction to Logistics
In this module you will understand the key concepts and components of the increasingly important logistics sector.
Introduction to Management Core
Introduction to Management
In this module you will understand the principles of the management of organisations and their application to the transport industries.
Introduction to Transport Systems Core
Introduction to Transport Systems
The aim of this module is for you to understand the interrelated components of the principal types of land passenger transport systems.
Management Statistics Core
Management Statistics
In this module you will explore quantitative techniques that may be used in managing projects and organisations.
Transport and Society Core
Transport and Society
This module explores the place of transport in society and helps you develop an understanding of how transport influences society and vice versa.
Introduction to Transport Economics Core
Introduction to Transport Economics
The aim of this module is for you to understand introductory economic theory including, demand, costs, pricing and market structures as an underpinning of transport economics.
Management Finance for the Transport Industry Core
Management Finance for the Transport Industry
The aim of this module is for you to gain an understanding of a range of accounting and financial topics e.g. financial statements, cash flow and cost analysis.
Road Transport Technology Optional
Road Transport Technology
The aim of this module is for you to understand the principles and concepts of Road Transport Vehicle design and maintenance.
Language module Optional
Language module
Year 2
Year 2 builds on the core knowledge and skills developed in the first year. Topics studied will include airport planning and operations, airline business strategies, quantitative analysis, supply chain management, transport economics and transport research methods. Options in year 2 amount to 30 credits in total, and include up to two language module options.
Semester 1
Economics of Transport Core
Economics of Transport
This module will help you understand the principles of microeconomics and their application to the transport industry.
Airport Planning Core
Airport Planning
In this module you will be introduced to the principles of airport planning and design.
Airline Business Strategies Core
Airline Business Strategies
You will examine the characteristics of different airline business models and their implications for airline managers and passengers.
Quantitative Analysis Aviation Core
Quantitative Analysis Aviation
The aim of this module is for you to understand the different quantitative and statistical techniques available and implement these in analysing air transport data using appropriate computer software.
Management Principles and Practice Optional
Management Principles and Practice
In this module you are introduced to a range of management theories and practical techniques for managing people and projects.
Transport Planning Optional
Transport Planning
In this module you will explore both the principles of contemporary transport planning theories, methods and practice.
Language module Optional
Language module
Semester 2
Supply Chain Management Core, Optional
Supply Chain Management
The aim of this module is for you to understand the concept and application of supply chain management from procurement, inventory management through to outsourcing.
Transport and the Environment Core
Transport and the Environment
In this module you will develop an understanding of environmental issues related to major modes of transport and how we manage them.
Transport Research Methods Core
Transport Research Methods
You will be introduced to the principles and approaches of undertaking and writing up applied research. This will prepare you to undertake your individual research in the final year.
Project Appraisal Core
Project Appraisal
The aim of this module is for you to gain: an understanding of the principles of appraisal; an ability to interpret and carry out Cost Benefit Analysis and an understanding of the appraisal methods applied in the transport sector.
Airport Operations Core
Airport Operations
The aim of this module is for you to understand some of the most important aspects of airport operations and their interrelationships.
Global Logistics and Management Optional
Global Logistics and Management
In this module you will learn the role of logistics and supply chain management within various business contexts in order to identify and analyse the complexities and uncertainties affecting global supply chains.
Final year
The final academic year is all about developing specialist skills and expertise in key aviation-related fields such as aviation safety, airline marketing and operations, sustainable aviation and airport management. There is also a substantial aviation project. You will have the opportunity to choose two optional modules from five which equates to 20 credits. This gives you the option to tailor the course to suit your interests.
Semester 1
Aviation Finance Core
Aviation Finance
In this module you will learn the complexities of financing aviation businesses from accounting principles through to understanding the risks involved in different finance approaches.
Airline Marketing Core
Airline Marketing
You will explore the evolution of airline marketing over time, the key components of airline branding and future trends.
Airline Operations Core
Airline Operations
In this module you will explore the principal aspects of managing an airline's operations including fleet planning, scheduling, HR management and managing disruption.
Sustainable Aviation Core
Sustainable Aviation
The aim of this module is for you to understand how the aviation industry can manage and mitigate its impacts related to sustainable development now and in the future.
Transport Policy Optional
Transport Policy
The aim of this module is for you to understand the current state of transport policy in the context of UK, European and global trends.
Transport Demand Management Optional
Transport Demand Management
In this module you will develop an understanding of how transport demand management measures can be used to influence the growing problem of urban traffic congestion in the modern built environment.
Semester 2
Aviation Safety Core
Aviation Safety
On completion of the module you will have a knowledge and understanding of aviation risk and safety management, accidents vs incidents, human factors and safety regulation.
Airport Management Core
Airport Management
In this module you will explore how the management of an airport is changing from simply managing a piece of infrastructure to a complex business.
Sustainable Cities and Transport Optional
Sustainable Cities and Transport
This aim of this module is for you to describe and explain a broad overview of transport at the city scale. You will assess the impacts of transport and how cities and policy makers can manage the sustainability of city transport.
Public Transport Operations Optional
Public Transport Operations
The aim of this module is for you to understand the operational issues concerned with the planning and operation of road and rail based public transport systems.
Infrastructure Engineering Optional
Infrastructure Engineering
The aim of this module is for you to gain an appreciation of the engineering issues concerned with the planning, design and maintenance of our transportation (railway and highway) infrastructure.
Semester 1 & 2
Air Transport Management BSc (Hons)