Bachelor of Aviation Management / Bachelor of Applied Innovation

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Aviation / Bachelor of Applied Innovation equips students with a comprehensive understanding of aviation management and innovation. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, graduates gain the skills to excel in frontline, strategic, or innovation roles within the dynamic aviation industry. The program emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability, preparing students to navigate the ever-evolving aviation landscape.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Undertake some serious blue-sky thinking in our Bachelor of Aviation / Bachelor of Applied Innovation. Gain skills in organisational, regulatory, safety, technical and business management. Pair it with hackathons, industry projects and innovation sprints, and you’ll emerge with the skills to take on frontline, strategic or innovation roles in the always-exciting aviation environment.

Outline:

This program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career in aviation management or applied innovation. The program covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Aviation operations management
• Safety risk management
• Aviation business strategy
• Critical thinking
• Creative problem-solving
• Adaptability
The program is structured as follows:
• Year 1: Students will take a foundation year in aviation management, which will provide them with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the program.
• Year 2: Students will take a year of applied innovation, which will provide them with the skills and knowledge necessary to apply innovative thinking to real-world problems.
• Year 3: Students will take a year of advanced aviation management, which will provide them with the specialized knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in aviation management.
• Year 4: Students will complete a capstone project, which will allow them to apply the skills and knowledge they have learned in the program to a real-world problem.

Assessment:

Students will be assessed on their coursework, exams, and capstone project. The coursework will assess students' knowledge of the material covered in the program. The exams will assess students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The capstone project will assess students' ability to apply the skills and knowledge they have learned in the program to a real-world problem.

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are passionate about aviation management and applied innovation. The faculty members use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, case studies, and simulations. The program also includes a number of hands-on learning opportunities, such as internships and field trips.

Careers:

Graduates of the program will be prepared for a variety of careers in aviation management or applied innovation. Some of the potential career paths include:

• Aviation consultant
• Aviation regulatory and safety services manager
• Airport manager
• Airline operations manager
• Transformation lead
• Innovation consultant