Graduate Certificate of Aviation

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate of Aviation equips professionals with advanced knowledge and skills in aviation management and leadership. It focuses on aviation safety behaviors, human factors, and risk management. The program offers a blended learning approach with industry professionals as instructors, preparing graduates for various management roles in the aviation sector.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Graduate Certificate of Aviation program equips professionals in the aviation sector with advanced knowledge and practical skills to effectively perform management and leadership roles.
The program's focus on aviation safety behaviors prepares learners to mitigate potential risks and enhance safety protocols within the industry.
• Objectives:
• Enhance understanding of human factors in aviation accidents and their implications on advanced technology.
• Develop proficiency in aviation safety reporting to promote a proactive approach to risk management.

Outline:

Structure:

The program comprises 50 credit points, including 3 core units and 1 elective unit.

Course Schedule:

Classes are delivered in a part-time format over 12 months or a full-time format over 6 months.

Modules:

• Core Units:
• Human Factors and Advanced Technology:
Analyzes the impact of human factors on aviation safety, exploring cognitive, social, and organizational factors contributing to accidents.
• Aviation Industry Fundamentals: Provides a comprehensive overview of the aviation industry, including aircraft systems, regulations, and business operations.
• Marketing in Aviation: Examines marketing strategies and techniques specific to the aviation industry, emphasizing customer segmentation, pricing, and distribution channels.
• Elective Units:
• Safety in Operational Teams:
Focuses on the principles and practices of safety management within operational teams, promoting effective communication, collaboration, and risk assessment.
• Airline Revenue Management and Pricing: Explores revenue management strategies and pricing techniques used by airlines to optimize revenue and profitability.
• Leading High-Performance Organizations: Examines leadership principles and practices essential for managing high-performance teams in dynamic and demanding aviation environments.
• Economics: Provides foundational knowledge in economic principles, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, and industry analysis, with applications to the aviation sector.
• Business Information Systems: Examines the role of information technology in the aviation industry, covering data management, business intelligence, and e-commerce applications.
• Strategic Project Management: Develops skills in project management techniques and methodologies, emphasizing risk management, stakeholder engagement, and quality control in aviation projects.
• Governing Technology for Business Environments: Focuses on the governance and management of information technology in the aviation industry, ensuring alignment with business objectives and mitigating risks.
• Leadership for Innovation: Examines leadership strategies and approaches to foster innovation and drive organizational change within the aviation sector.

Assessment:

• Assessment methods vary depending on the unit and may include:
• Essays and assignments
• Presentations
• Case studies
• Quizzes and exams
• Projects

Teaching:

• The program is delivered by industry professionals and experienced academic staff.
• Teaching methods include:
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Case study analysis
• Group discussions
• Simulation exercises
• The program offers a blended learning approach, combining on-campus classes with online learning resources.

Careers:

• Graduates of the Graduate Certificate of Aviation are well-positioned for a range of management and leadership roles within the aviation industry, including:
• Airline managers
• Airport managers
• Flight operations managers
• Aviation safety officers
• Aviation consultants