Executive MSc Air Transport Operations and Management

Program Overview

This Executive MSc in Air Transport Management is designed for ambitious professionals seeking career advancement or transition into senior aviation industry roles. Delivered online, it equips students with essential skills and knowledge for effective leadership and management. The program's industry connections and expert faculty provide invaluable networking opportunities and real-world insights.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Target Audience: This Executive MSc is designed for ambitious professionals already working in the aviation industry who seek career advancement to senior positions.
It's also suitable for individuals considering a career transition into air transport management.
• Program Objectives: The course aims to provide students with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in senior roles within the aviation industry.
It equips them with the tools needed for effective leadership and management in air transport operations.
• Delivery Method: The program is delivered online, designed to accommodate the schedules of working professionals.
This allows for flexibility in learning while maintaining a high-quality educational experience.
• Key Benefits:
• Expert Teaching: Students benefit from instruction by industry-focused academics with extensive experience.
• Networking Opportunities: The program fosters collaboration and networking with peers and professionals across various aviation sectors.
• Industry Connections: The program leverages connections with the air transport, travel, and logistics industries to facilitate professional development and networking.

Outline:

• Program Structure: The Executive MSc is a full 18-month part-time program.
However, students can opt for shorter program variations:
• PGDip:
12-month part-time program covering all modules except the Aviation Applied Research Project.
• PGCert: 6-month part-time program focused on the modules "Academic Research and Study Skills", "Aviation Business Strategy and Finance", and "Crisis Management and Business Resilience".
• Compulsory Modules: All students must complete the following modules:
• Aviation Research and Study Skills:
This foundational module introduces students to academic research and study skills, including critical analysis, information evaluation, and effective communication.
• Aviation Business Strategy and Finance: This module explores the commercial and regulatory environment of the aviation industry, focusing on business models, revenue generation strategies, cost reduction techniques, and financial reporting analysis.
• Crisis Management and Business Resilience: This module delves into the theoretical and practical aspects of crisis management within the aviation industry.
It examines risk assessment, crisis planning, and strategies for organizational resilience in the face of internal and external challenges.
• Aviation Applied Research Project (only for students on the regular pathway): This module provides an opportunity to conduct an in-depth research project on an aviation topic of the student's choice, encompassing literature review, research methodology, data analysis, and project management.
• Optional Modules: Students choose THREE from the following options:
• Airline Planning and Operations:
This module provides a comprehensive understanding of airline operations, planning, and management, covering commercial and operational aspects such as route development, fleet planning, scheduling, aircraft and crew management, ground and flight operations, and operations control.
• Strategic Airport Management: This module explores the planning and management of commercial airports, encompassing historical development, commercial operations, and future airport development strategies.
• Sustainable Development in Aviation: This module focuses on the sustainable development of the aviation industry, encompassing environmental management, current practices, and future developments related to electric-powered and hydrogen-fuelled aircraft.
• Safety Management and Human Performance: This module examines the theoretical foundations and practical applications of safety management and human performance within air transport systems, emphasizing a systems approach to safety and addressing challenges related to human factors.
• Engineering and Maintenance Management: This module focuses on the planning and management of the aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) industry, examining the interplay between aircraft manufacturers, airlines, and regulators to ensure safe and cost-efficient operations.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: The program prepares students for a wide range of senior roles within the aviation industry, including:
• Operational Management and Logistics
• Airport Station Management
• Air Cargo Operations
• Aircraft Turnaround and Dispatch
• Network Operations and Operations Control
• Airline Planning and Scheduling
• Commercial Management
• Revenue and Inventory Management
• Sales and Marketing
• Route Analysis and Evaluation
• General Business and Management Functions
• Human Resource and Talent Management
• Finance and Accounts
• IT and Communications
• Typical Employer Types: Graduates can find employment with a variety of aviation organizations, such as:
• Airlines and Airports
• Cargo Operators and Handlers
• Air Traffic Management
• Consultancies
• Government Agencies, Regulators, and Aviation Authorities
• Industry Bodies and Organizations
• Further Study: Students who excel in the program may be eligible to pursue postgraduate research programs, such as PhD courses or other Doctoral programs.

Other:

• Course Delivery: The program is delivered online, allowing students to learn at their own pace.
• Networking: Students have opportunities to connect with peers and professionals in various aviation sectors.
• Industry Connections: The program leverages connections with industry stakeholders to provide students with real-world insights and opportunities.

• UK: £9,275
• International: £13,600