BSc (Hons) Aviation Management

Program Overview

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If you are passionate about all things aviation and dream about turning this into a successful and diverse career, then studying Aviation Management will give you the knowledge and practical experience to succeed in this fast-paced and exciting sector.

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A perfect fit for today’s dynamic and diverse aviation industry, the Aviation Management programme gives you the advanced knowledge and understanding to dive into a career in the broad field of aviation business.

Program Outline

Modules

This provides a guide of the modules that make up your course. You can find more information about how your course is structured on our

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This course has Opportunity modules.

Opportunity modules are a key part of the BNU curriculum. You’ll choose modules in both your first and second year from a broad selection in areas such as sustainability, entrepreneurship, creativity, digital skills, personal growth, civic engagement, health & wellbeing and employment. Opportunity modules are designed to enable you to develop outside the traditional boundaries of your discipline and help you to further stand out from the crowd to future employers.

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BSc (Hons) Aviation Management Pathway

Foundation Year Core Modules Credits

Introduction to Aviation, Tourism and Events

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This introduces you to the aviation, tourism and events sectors as service oriented, customer focused and experience driven industries. You’ll learn industry language and terminology alongside the knowledge and skills to support future undergraduate study in the areas of Aviation, Events and Tourism.

Preparing for Success: Knowledge and Creativity

Credits

You’ll learn about the overlap between study skills and employability skills and develop your existing abilities in both areas. You’ll be prepared for successful progression to Level 4 academic study whilst preparing yourself for employment through inquiry-based learning, problem solving and critical and creative thinking.

Preparing for Success: Self Development and Responsibility

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You’ll develop the skills associated with leadership and self-development and social and ethical awareness and responsibility, which are essential for success in higher education and in the world of work. This module will prepare you for successful progression to Level 4 academic study while allowing you to learn about employment in the twenty-firs...

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Preparing for Success: Self Development and Responsibility

Credits

You’ll develop the skills associated with leadership and self-development and social and ethical awareness and responsibility, which are essential for success in higher education and in the world of work. This module will prepare you for successful progression to Level 4 academic study while allowing you to learn about employment in the twenty-first century through inquiry-based learning, problem solving and critical and creative thinking.

Inquiry Based Learning

Credits

This module has been designed to develop your understanding of key concepts and themes as well as basic methodologies and approaches to academic work. You’ll have the opportunity to analyse a problem or question that relates to your subject area, making use of information gathered from various sources using different methods and strategies.

Year 1 Core Modules Credits

Introduction to the Aviation Industry 20.00

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20.00

This module will give you an understanding of the history of aviation, focusing on the key historical and technological developments which have shaped the sector. You’ll gain an overview of the regulation and legislation that governs aviation, including the various stakeholders and key players in the industry.

Academic and Professional Skills 20.00

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20.00

This module focuses on academic skills, such as reading, researching, academic writing, critical analysis, referencing, presentation. You’ll be guided in understanding assignment briefs and making plans before starting coursework. You will also develop an understanding of what skills are relevant in the professional world, especially in aviation.

Aviation Finance 20.00

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20.00

This module will help you to understand fundamental aviation financial and economic concepts. It’ll provide an understanding of key subjects, such as financial statements, ratio analysis and market structures. You’ll also gain an overview of airline financial performance, the overriding reasons for their performance, and airline metrics.

Airport Operations 20.00

Credits

20.00

You’ll learn how airports function as business organisations, including the day-to-day management and operation of both the airside and landside environments. Large airports require the management of diverse tasks for effective operations and this module will include case studies and engagement with airport staff to bring this industry to life.

Aviation Marketing 20.00

Credits

20.00

You will examine how airlines and other aviation operators apply the principles of marketing to identify, anticipate and satisfy customer requirements. Learn the basis of consumer behaviour, the importance of branding, the marketing techniques used by airlines, and digital marketing, including airline e-commerce and the use of social media.

Opportunity Modules

You must choose 2 x 10 credit Level 4 Opportunity modules from the Opportunity module catalogue www.bnu.ac.uk/oppmodules.

Year 2 Core Modules Credits

Airline Operations 20.00

Credits

20.00

This module takes an in-depth look at the management of airline operations. You’ll learn about the complexity of setting up and running day-to-day operations, including fleet management, flight operations, crew pairing and rostering, flight planning, aircraft maintenance and management of disruptions.

Research Methods 20.00

Credits

20.00

The aim of the module is to provide you with an introduction to research methods and the skills necessary for planning and conducting research and enquiry within their field of study, discipline or professional contexts.

Security in Aviation 20.00

Credits

20.00

This module explores security issues within the air transport industry, from terrorism to cyber-attacks and the security procedures implemented to deal with them for both air passenger and cargo operators. You’ll study facilitation and look at the work of border force and security problems as trafficking, document fraud and identity theft.

Aviation Safety and Crisis Management 20.00

Credits

20.00

This module looks at how organisations can anticipate, prepare for, respond to and recover from a range of incidents, including hazards and the resulting risks, such as severe weather events and novel emergencies. You’ll discuss a range of threats that affect the aviation industry, such as security incidents, terrorism and other malicious events.

Optional Modules Credits

Airline Pricing and Revenue Management OR 20.00

Credits

20.00

This module explores the advanced techniques and tools used by commercial airlines to price their product and maximise their revenues. You’ll explore how pricing of airline products are created through inventory management, past data and algorithms to evaluate demand. It also looks at methodology and techniques of fares management.

Aviation Experience Project 20.00

Credits

20.00

This immersive aviation project will provide a full-time week (37 hours) of aviation experience to bring the study