Airline, Airport and Aviation Management

Why study this course?

Designed in conjunction with senior aviation managers, this course recognises the demand in today’s international aviation community for graduates with sound business skills and a good understanding of the entire aviation system. Aviation is an exciting industrial sector that ranges from the technological excellence of Boeing and Airbus to the management of global airlines and airports.

More about this course

Designed in conjunction with senior aviation managers, this course recognises the demand in today’s international aviation community for graduates with sound business skills and a good understanding of the entire aviation system. Aviation is an exciting industrial sector that ranges from the technological excellence of Boeing and Airbus to the management of global airlines and airports. Your learning environment will mirror that of an international organisation as you’re encouraged to learn with and from your fellow students about their different backgrounds, cultures and perspectives. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit major international airlines and airports, and commercial aircraft manufacturers. You’ll hear from visiting lecturers from airlines, airports, maintenance organisations, consultancy organisations and aircraft manufacturers, and we also have a dynamic Aviation Society at the University which organises regular guest speakers and trips.

In addition to the University’s extensive facilities and resources, the School subscribes to database services, aviation journals and magazines appropriate to aviation management studies, and you’ll have access to these throughout your studies.

What our students say?

“The course allowed me to sit in meetings with Master's students from prestigious universities and hold my own when talking about aviation strategy and commercial challenges."

Former student now working in the Middle East for a major global carrier

“The course has helped me develop an understanding of the complexity of the aviation sector and allowed me to start work as a consultant for airport development internationally.”

Former student now working for a major civil engineering company

"I think that there is a need to understand that airlines and airports are complex businesses and that they are people-driven and require great management. This course helped me start a career in airport management.”

Former student now working at a major UK airport

Course Modules

Example Year 1 modules include: Principles of Management (in Aviation Context); Understanding and Managing Data; Airport Management; Air Cargo Services; Understanding the Business and Economic Environment: The Aviation Industry; Principles of Marketing: for Creative Industries and Aviation; Learning Through Organisations (Professional Practice -1) in Aviation; Fundamentals of Airport Management and Operations.
Example Year 2 modules include: Problem Solving: Methods and Analysis; The Practice of Consultancy; Creating a Winning Business; Learning Through Work; Airline Commercial Planning; Airline Revenue and Pricing Management; Aviation Psychology and Human Factors; Risk and Crisis Management; Safety and Security in Aviation; Sustainability, Business and Responsibility; Fundamentals of Project Management; International Selling and Negotiation; Developing Inclusive Organisations; Cultural Tourism Management.
Example Year 3 modules include: Leading Innovation in the Aviation Industry; Dissertation; The Consultancy Project; Financial Decision-Making in Context – in Aviation; Airline and Airport Strategic Management; Airport Planning and Development; Brand Management in Aviation; Service Excellence for Creative Industries; Personal Finance.