Aviation Management - BA (Hons) Degree

The BA Aviation Management degree is a dedicated aviation qualification which will introduce students to various aspects of the aviation industry. Students will gain an understanding of all aspects of; aviation law, aviation strategic management, airport operations management and, human issues relating to aviation.

The programme will be available in both full-time and part-time modes of study. The full-time programme is dedicated to ensuring that students receive world class training and education in the latest Aviation Management theories and systems to ensure employment in the industry post-graduation. The Part-time mode of study will be a particularly attractive option for people already working within the industry to gain an internationally recognised qualification and to enhance their skills and understanding of the industry as a whole.

The BA in Aviation Management aims to:

• Equip the aviation sector with innovative and highly skilled aviation management specialists who have the correct combination of academic knowledge and skills to meet the industry’s current and future needs.
  
• Develop highly skilled graduates capable of adding significant value to companies in the aviation sector.
• Develop discipline specific and generic leadership skills that will ensure that our graduates obtain long term and meaningful employment within the sector.

This programme is subject to validation for September 2022 entry and the information provided may be subject to change. All new programmes at the University must undergo validation, the purpose of which is to ensure that the proposed programme is aligned to the University's Mission and its content reflects appropriate levels of academic standards and quality.

Career

It is expected that many graduates from this course will go on to obtain positions within the aviation industry in areas such as: operations and production managers, logistics managers and general managers with a wide-ranging responsibility for all aspects of aviation management. The course provides entry on to a wide range of taught and research degree Masters programmes within the University where graduates can progress on to either an MA, MSc or MRes in order to develop and enhance their knowledge base and area of expertise.

Close connection with Professional Bodies such as The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) will enable students to work towards chartered status of their institution thus increasing the employability opportunities of the student. It is expected that this programme will obtain accreditation under CILT to provide membership status to our graduates.