Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Management)
This course has been discontinued - this course is closed for new enrolments, the information on this page is provided for continuing students.
Every international student application is considered for a scholarship
Whether you’re living in Australia or overseas, you’re automatically considered for a scholarship of up to 20% off your course fees. Please check our updated entry requirements.
Duration
1 Year/s (or 2 years part-time)
Fees
A$30960 (annual for 2021)*
The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
The program will provide students with the necessary skills in the field of air transportation management within the aviation industry. It will provide insight into the multiple facets of management and its application in air transportation. The program has been developed in partnership with the aviation industry. One of the unique aspects is that authors and lecturers from a number of fields contribute to this teaching. This provides a range of diverse views, ideas and practical examples and broadens the students' understanding of air transportation management.
All aviation units of study are undertaken by distance education. Please note that students must have access to the internet as materials are delivered online. Non-aviation units may use other means of delivery and assessment.
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Course structure
- 4 core units (50 credit points)
- At least 2 discipline units (25 credit points)
- Maximum 2 elective units (25 credit points)
Units of study
Select two units from the following (25 credit points):
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Course aims and objectives.
Aims and objectives
On the completion of the Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Management), graduates will be able to:
- demonstrate advanced knowledge in professional aviation management practice
- identify and describe the complexity of issues and relationships in the aviation industry and provide and evaluate creative solutions to aviation management problems
- describe contemporary and emerging aviation industry issues and challenges
- apply clear and coherent communication skills to articulate complex knowledge and ideas
- demonstrate responsibility and accountability for all personal work outputs.
Pathways and scholarships
- Scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and English language requirements.
Course fees
Entry requirements
Applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements will be considered if they have significant, relevant aviation or allied industry experience* (minimum of three years).
* Relevant industry experience: If this includes work experience, documents substantiating work experience need to be provided on company letterhead and clearly detail roles as well as duties and duration of posts held.
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
- Or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.
How to apply
Find out more
Tel: +61 3 9214 8444 (outside Australia)