📖Program Curriculum
Year 1
Core Modules
Credits
Introduction to the Aviation Industry
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
This immersive aviation project will provide a full-time week (37 hours) of aviation experience to bring the study of aviation to life. Key trips and visits including overseas opportunities will mean learners explore the world of aviation making connections with industry professionals and visiting key industry settings.
Opportunity Modules
In addition you must choose 2 x 10 credit Level 5 Opportunity modules from the Opportunity module catalogue www.bnu.ac.uk/oppmodules.
Year 3
Core Modules
Credits
Extended Independent Work
40.00
This module will give you a thorough understanding of the fundamental topics needed to manage projects within a complex and ever-changing environment. You’ll develop a deeper understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management and gain the essential skills necessary to plan monitor control and deliver successful projects...
Aviation Analytics
20.00
You’ll gain an understanding of the strategic importance of data in aviation as a business tool to monitor performances extract efficiency serve clients better and outperform the competition. Key financial and operational metrics will be identified and analysed in order to drive strategic business decisions.
Sustainability and Ethics in Aviation
20.00
You’ll analyse how the industry is moving towards sustainability through initiatives and radical changes and what systems can implement and evaluate sustainability programmes. You’ll also look at Corporate Social Responsibility and the expectations of ethical business practice.
Optional Modules
Credits
Airport Planning and Design
20.00
You will develop an understanding of airport planning issues the nature of the planning process and planning issues at a local and national level. You’ll also explore current trends in Airport design internationally and trends in developing airport facilities and commercial design influences.
Digital Technology and Innovation in Aviation
20.00
Gain an understanding of the role of new digital technology in aviation and how innovation is expected to shape the industry in the future. Explore how AR/VR blockchain and the metaverse are used to increase revenues drive efficiency and improve customer experience. You’ll also look at technological advances in aircraft flight and design.
Network Planning
20.00
An essential module for those interested in a career in the commercial department of an airline. You’ll learn about the techniques and tools used by commercial airlines to design their network manage airport slots and allocate the right fleet both in hub-based and point-to-point networks.
Procurement and Global Sourcing in Aviation
20.00
