Aviation Management BSc (Hons)

Under the study themes of ‘Operations’ in semester 1 and ‘Business’ in semester 2, the modules in Year 2 (level 5) focus on airport operations, maintenance management, aviation safety, logistics, marketing and air service development and predictive analytics.

Modules

• Airline Marketing and Air Service Development – 30 credits

  Marketing is a core business function in any industry. Airlines operate in a highly competitive environment and Marketing and Route development is considered vital for the well-being of the airline industry and the commercial air transport system. Airline Marketing and Air Service Development is a module that seeks to evaluate and apply marketing theory to an industry specific context using specialised software to support management decision making.

  Compulsory

• Airport Operations – 20 credits

  This module conducts an in-depth analysis of the major components comprising an airport, and how each contributes to the efficient operation of the airport as a complex system. Via interaction in a group-based project, students will also have the opportunity to develop effective research, analytical and project management skills.

  Compulsory

• Aviation Safety and Operations Assessment – 0 credits

  This is an assessment only module which recognises the synergy and complementary nature of much of the material dealt with in modules ‘Airport Operations’ and ‘Aviation Safety, Security and Emergency Planning’.

  Compulsory

• Aviation Safety, Security and Emergency Planning – 20 credits

  This module introduces students to the critical operational functions of safety, security and emergency planning within the aviation industry. Students will be introduced to the safety and security regulatory requirements of the industry and explore how these requirements have evolved as the industry has developed and confronted new threats.

  Compulsory

• Global Logistics and MRO Management – 20 credits

  This module considers the nature of Global Logistics and Maintenance Repair and Overhaul operations and investigates how they are managed. Drawing upon concepts of integrated logistic support, this module examines how strategic and tactical decisions of stakeholders can be optimised to meet the current and future changing demands of the air transport industry.

  Compulsory

• Predictive Analytics for Aviation – 20 credits

  The module aims to equip the learner with the ability to utilise predictive and analytical tools for their role as future business managers within the aviation industry. The module will enable students to effectively deploy contemporary approaches to predictive analytics to support pricing and revenue management; demand estimation and behaviour analysis for revenue optimisation and offer end-to-end customer solutions.

  Compulsory

• Add+vantage module – 10 credits

  You will also be able to take an Add+vantage module which can allow you to develop your CV by taking credits in an area of study that doesn’t have to be related to your degree. The assessment type will depend on the type of Add+vantage module you wish to take.

  Compulsory

Following successful completion of your second year, you will have an option to apply for a one-year professional work placement or to study abroad. Past students have undertaken placements with organisations such as TUI, PrivateFly, Birmingham Airport, Heathrow Airport, Anna.aero, Airbus, Airbus Defence and Space, British Airways, easyJet, Brussels Airlines, Wizz Air, and Star Alliance.

If you wish to undertake the optional study abroad/placement year, you will take either the Placement Year module or the Study Abroad Year module which both typically run for a full academic year between years 2 and 3 of your course. You are normally able to progress onto the relevant module if you have successfully completed the first two years of the course (i.e. having accumulated 240 credits) and have a confirmed opportunity two weeks prior to the start of the academic year. However, we encourage international students to confirm their placements earlier to ensure they are able to meet any applicable visa requirements. 

Students opting for either the work placement or study abroad module will be registered on a non-credit bearing module and therefore no additional tuition fees apply. Whilst the modules do not bear credits, they do require completion of marked activities reflecting on your placement/study abroad or work placement experience. Following successful completion of the activities, the module selected will appear on your final academic transcript. Students will thus graduate with 360 credits in total, assuming successful completion of their final year.

Please note that we are unable to guarantee any placement or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be subject to additional costs (e.g. travel, visas and accommodation etc.), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable visa requirements. To ensure that you fully understand the requirements in this regard, please contact the International Office for further details if you are an EU or International student.

Under the study themes of ‘Strategy’ in semester 1 and ‘Innovation’ in semester 2, the modules in Year 3 (level 6) take a strategic and global approach to the aviation industry, focusing on developing critical thinking, research and innovation skills, culminating in the completion of a dissertation project.

Modules

• Dissertation Development – 10 credits

  The aim of this module is to prepare the student for their dissertation module. They will need to demonstrate the ability to apply relevant academic research skills as well as those required of a professional practitioner such as problem-solving, creative and technical, whilst adhering to appropriate ethical codes of practice.

  Compulsory

• Aviation Strategy and Finance – 30 credits

  Aviation Strategy and Finance is a capstone module, designed with the aim of integrating students’ learning across the degree course and serves as a culminating experience on critical evaluation and development of the long-term strategic direction of aviation businesses and civil aviation policies at different institutional and organisational levels in a complex aviation industry environment.

  Compulsory

• Airline Scheduling and Operations – 20 credits

  This module introduces students to the strategic challenges associated with managing the complex and unpredictable airline operational environment. Maintaining the network schedule lies at the heart of all airline operations management decisions, alongside ensuring that service quality standards are maintained and revenue is retained and maximised.

  Compulsory

• Strategic People Management in Aviation – 20 credits

  This module introduces students to the strategic challenges associated with the management of people in the aviation industry. The role of the Human Resource function within an organisation is considered and contextualised to address some of the issues posed by the global and regulatory frameworks that govern the nature of the aviation industry.

  Compulsory

• Aviation Management Dissertation – 30 credits

  This module aims to provide students with an opportunity to apply and develop their research skills and to extend their knowledge, understanding and critical thinking. The student will choose an appropriate academic topic or an applied aviation industry problem and utilise their independent learning skills to research this area in-depth and provide recommendations with relevance for practitioners.

  Compulsory

• Add+vantage module – 10 credits

  You will also be able to take an Add+vantage module which can allow you to develop your CV by taking credits in an area of study that doesn’t have to be related to your degree. The assessment type will depend on the type of Add+vantage module you wish to take.

  Compulsory