Master of Aviation Management

Program Overview

The Master of Aviation Management program at UNSW equips students with the knowledge and skills to excel in the aviation industry. Led by Australia's leading science faculty, the program covers topics such as law, safety, airline management, and economics. Graduates are prepared for careers in various aviation sectors, including airline operations, safety, and management. The program emphasizes interpersonal, management, and communication skills to enhance students' professional development.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Aviation Management program at UNSW is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the aviation management industry. The program is led by one of Australia's leading science faculties and the only stand-alone aviation school in the country. The program is structured to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the aviation industry, covering topics such as law and regulations, safety and security, airline and airport management, technical operations, and aviation economics. The program also focuses on developing students' interpersonal, management, and communication skills.

Outline:

Compulsory Courses:

• AVIA5020 Aviation Research Project (6 UoC)

Elective Courses:

• AVIA5001 Law and Regulations in Aviation (6 UoC)
• AVIA5003 Aviation and Security (6 UoC)
• AVIA5004 Aviation Safety & Accident Prevention (6 UoC)
• AVIA5005 Airline Operational Management (6 UoC)
• AVIA5006 Airport Planning (6 UoC)
• AVIA5007 Airport Operations Management (6 UoC)
• AVIA5008 Air Traffic Management (6 UoC)
• AVIA5009 Airline Corporate Management (6 UoC)
• AVIA5015 Safety Management Systems (6 UoC)
• AVIA5017 Human Factors in Transportation Safety (6 UoC)^ (Not currently available)
• AVIA5018 Aviation Human Factors (6 UoC)^
• AVIA5022 Aircraft Accident Investigation Techniques (6 UoC)ø
• AVIA5024 Flight Deck Operations for Advanced Transport Aircraft (6 UoC)
• AVIA5030 Aviation, Tourism and Sustainable Development (6 UoC)
• AVIA5032 Quantitative Analysis in Aviation Economics (6 UoC)
• AVIA5035 Air Transport: Economic Management and Policy (6 UoC)
• AVIA5037 Airline Operations and Delay Management (6 UoC)
• AVIA5039 Airworthiness for Transport Category Aircraft (6 UoC)
• AVIA9101 Safety Risk Management: Human Performance (6 UoC)
• AVIA9201 Safety Risk Management: Physical Hazards (6 UoC)
ø Students are recommended to complete AVIA5015 prior to undertaking AVIA5022. Students enrolling in AVIA5022 without AVIA5015 should hold advanced knowledge of SMS.

Careers:

The Master of Aviation Management program at UNSW prepares graduates for a wide range of career opportunities in the aviation industry, including:

• Airline marketing
• Flight operations management
• Aviation economics
• Aviation law and regulations
• Aviation safety
• Aviation security
• Corporate planning
• Fleet planning
• Schedule planning
• Flight operations
• Air traffic management
• Aircraft engineering
• Airport management
Graduates of the program are employed by airlines, airports, government agencies, tourism authorities, freight forwarders, and airport ground handling companies.