Aviation Management (with foundation year)

The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 onwards will be from Coventry University campus.

This course aims to provide you with a solid grounding for building a career in aviation management.

The foundation year will introduce you to the world of business with a sharp focus on aspects of management, business communications and marketing in a global context. The foundation year creates opportunities for students to develop key business skills and to put theory, both traditional and contemporary, into practice with real-world scenarios. Students who successfully complete their foundation year will then progress onto the Aviation Management BSc (Hons) degree within Coventry University’s School of Future Transport Engineering.

The degree focuses on the management of the multifaceted aviation industry from day one. You will be encouraged to explore the complex inter-relationships that exist between various stakeholders, such as airlines, airport operators, regulators, representative bodies and industry suppliers, in what is a dynamic and challenging environment.

The degree is ideal for individuals with an enthusiasm for commercial aviation and who wish to develop and expand their understanding and engagement with the industry. In so doing, the course aims to encourage aspirations for management and positions of leadership that will shape the future of the industry.

Key benefits of the degree

• Delivered in an environment that offers an opportunity for individuals from a broad range of subject interests, experiences and backgrounds to develop the commercial and technical knowledge, skills and capabilities commonly required to chart a successful career within the aviation industry

• Taught by current academics who have global and wide-ranging industry and academic experience in aviation

• Study the multifaceted aviation ecosystem and its interaction within the dynamic environment in which it operates

• Develop your understanding of the cohesive nature of the sector and the interaction between business and operational management

• Enhance your knowledge of the professional responsibilities within aviation, including an understanding of the associated ethical and legal issues, and the need for continuing professional development

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