Aviation Management, MSc

Course overview

Recent changes in the external environment continue to have an enormous impact on the international aviation sector. The global pandemic, advancing technology and geopolitical shifts have disrupted this once thriving industry.

Despite this turbulence, the sector now faces an exciting challenge which is likely to see it emerge as a refreshed buoyant industry with new innovative business models and an enhanced consumer experience.

You develop the resilience, agility and creativity to successfully navigate and lead a changed aviation sector. You explore areas including leadership, crisis management, agile management, and strategic decision making, equipping you with the knowledge and skills for a career in this reinvigorated industry.

This course includes a number of domestic and international trips. They are optional and not included in your tuition fees.

Top three reasons to study this course with us:

• Industry input: guest lectures provide an insight into industry operations and allow you to develop professional networks.
• Field trips: experience the operational and strategic elements of airport operations, both landside and airside, through local, national and international trips.
• Sector events: network with aviation leaders conferences including the World Travel and Tourism Market and Institute for Travel and Tourism.

Career opportunities

You develop and transform your career in aviation management, either aircrew or airside. You can expect to work in air transportation, including consultancy, management operations, academic roles as well as work for global brands including Swissport, dnata, Emirates, British Airways and regulatory bodies.