MSc Aviation Management

Typically an honours degree (at least a 2:2), professional qualification or equivalent experience.

For EU and international students an IELTS score (or equivalent) of 6.0

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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.

Agile Strategic Decision-Making in Aviation

Decision making is the cognitive process of selecting a course of action from multiple alternatives. The decision-making process produces a choice of action or an opinion that determines the decision maker's behaviour and therefore has a profound influence on task performance and multi-criteria problem-solving strategy in aviation. The factors affecting decision making from a business perspective to support an agile and sustainable aviation environment are analysed. These insights provide practical impactions to managers and offer effective decision outcomes characterised by goals, safety, operation costs and time constraints.

Challenges and Opportunities in the Skies

Aviation takes a pinnacle role in global connectivity, yet as an industry it is dynamic and subject to constant changes from external factors, presenting both opportunities and challenges. It is vital that those who work and lead in the sector appreciate the sensitivity of this industry and the need to exploit opportunities and respond innovatively to the challenges that present turbulence. You consider contemporary issues in the sector such as sustainability, digital disruption, global/political issues, innovation, technological advancement, and climate change/wider environmental issues.

Dissertation

You integrate your knowledge of theory and practice through its application to organisational issues. You are supported throughout the process by a supervising tutor who will monitor progress and ensure that you are appraised of your on-going performance. Usually the dissertation should be completed within one year.

Leadership in Aviation