Aviation Management MSc / PGDip

University College Birmingham

Master

In Birmingham

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    Flexible

Want to take off on an exciting career journey in aviation? Airlines welcomed more than 4.5 billion passengers in 2019 and the industry continues to operate within a rapidly changing environment facing an array of challenges. Our Aviation Management postgraduate course will give you the specialist skills and knowledge to help meet the high demand for talented managers in this dynamic sector.

Alongside focusing on passenger aviation operations and management, our course lets you tailor your studies to your career aims by specialising in a range of business and management subject areas. Whether you want to work in airlines, airports, civil aviation departments or aviation consultancies, you will gain the skills needed to make an immediate impact on any aviation organisation.

Studying at an Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence, you will have the chance to engage with industry experts and guest speakers, attend industry events and work on ‘live’ consultancy projects, supported by our cutting-edge simulation facilities. You will also have the exciting opportunity to travel overseas for an international live industry project, as well as the option of a six-month work placement, ensuring you graduate with a wealth of experience ready to make an impression on the industry.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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Summer Row, B3 1JB

Start date

On request

About this course

Career opportunities
The example roles and salaries below are intended as a guide only.

Airport operations manager
Passenger transport manager
Business development manager (Postgraduate)
Marketing executive (postgraduate)
Transport planner
Management consultant

Entry requirements
Academic

MSc Aviation Management – A grade classification of 2:2 is required, or international equivalent
PGDip Aviation Management – A grade classification of third-class is required, or international equivalent
A subject-related UK or International honours degree from a recognised institution

University College Birmingham works with a wide range of organisations to ensure you receive the best possible training and qualifications recognised by industry.

RESIDENTIAL VISIT – Take on an international live industry project overseas – past destinations have included Dubai, Cyprus, the Gambia, the Azores and the Canaries
WORK PLACEMENT – Boost your industry experience before you graduate by undertaking an optional six-month placement
SPECIALISE YOUR STUDIES – Choose from a wide range of optional modules to tailor your learning in line with your interests and career aspirations
INDUSTRY APPROVED – We are a recognised ITT Centre of Excellence and our masters in aviation management has been developed with input from industry professionals

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Subjects

  • International
  • Global
  • Industry
  • Aviation
  • Aviation Training
  • Tourism
  • Airport Planning
  • Aviation Operations
  • Aviation Pricing
  • Revenue management

Course programme

Course breakdown

POSTGRADUATE

Core Modules
  • Aviation Market Analysis and Forecasting
  • Global Dynamic Environment
  • International Live Project Management
  • Masters Research Project
  • Strategic Aviation Management and Operations
Options - choose one (semester 1)
  • Business Creation and Development
  • Leadership in Decision-making
  • Tourism Experience Management
Options - choose one (semester 2)
  • Marketing and Digital Media
  • Revenue & Performance Analysis
  • Risk and Crisis Management
  • Placement (Optional)
  • Postgraduate Work Placement
Teaching and assessment

Teaching

In light of COVID-19, we have made some changes to the way we deliver our teaching. We are continually following the guidelines and measures put in place by the UK Government to ensure our students and staff are safe on campus, whilst remaining committed to providing high-quality education. The information below explains how teaching will take place in semester 2 (or semester 1 for those joining us in January) for each level/year of this course.

Level 7

Lectures, guest speakers, seminars, creative dialogues, industry events and e-learning activities will facilitate your advanced learning and skill development. There is also a range of action-learning opportunities through scenario planning, simulations and industry live projects.

You will be assessed through consultancy projects, case study analysis, professional presentations, business reports, essays, discussions and debates and an individual research project (for those undertaking the MSc). All assessments are individually marked.

Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2015-2020.

Additional information

DURATION - 1.5 years FT / 2.5 years PT

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