📖Program Curriculum
In Semester One, students on both pathways are introduced to the financial and economic concepts that underpin strategic decision making in the aviation industry. While Business Management pathway students are introduced to the policy, regulatory and marketing theory and practices within the sector, Leading Change pathway students explore advanced strategic concepts and issues which are shaping the industry’s future alongside advanced change or project management.
Semester Two allows students on both pathways to develop their critical appreciation of aviation operations management, including the use of simulation as a problem-solving tool and research methods. Business Management pathway students explore the practicalities of safety and security and project management. Leading Change pathway students will apply their learning in a strategic group project and continue to develop advanced practices in change and project management.
After successful completion of the taught component, you will be required to undertake an air transport focused research thesis, demonstrating the skills and knowledge you have gained during the course. Live client-based projects are encouraged. Past students have considered the future of aircraft cabin design, examined several strategy and marketing related issues and looked at human factors in relation to runway incursion among others. This course may be delivered using short blocks, where the classroom teaching for each taught module is focused over a consecutive five-day period.
Modules
Aviation Finance, Economics and Business Decision Analysis – 15 credits
Aviation Operations Management – 15 credits
Research Methods and Project Introduction – 15 credits
Master’s Dissertation – 50 credits
Leading Strategic Change through Creativity and Innovation – 10 credits
Business Management pathway
Leading Change pathway
