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The Master of Aviation (Management) is designed to develop students’ understanding and approach to the multiorganisational aspects of commercial aircraft operation. It provides students with the necessary skills in the field of air transportation management. The program also provides insight into the multiple facets of management, including organisational, regulatory, technical and business contexts, and their application in the air transportation industry.

Duration

1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time

Study mode

Distance

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Master of Aviation (Management) forms the final stage in a three-stage nested suite of programs consisting of:

Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Management) (GC-AVMGT)

Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Management) (GD-AVMGT)

Master of Aviation (Management) (MA-AVMGT)

The Master of Aviation (Management) qualifies graduates to undertake leadership management roles in the aviation industry. The course, primarily, is designed to meet the needs of personnel currently involved in the aviation industry who wish to upgrade their skills at tertiary level in the area of aviation management. The course consists of both core and elective units. Elective units may be taken from either the Aviation Management or Aviation Human Factors units, or other electives at AQF level 9 as approved by the Aviation Postgraduate Course Coordinator.

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 aviation management.

Please note that students must have access to the internet as materials are delivered online.

Find out more about the Department of Aviation.

Course structure

To qualify for the Master of Aviation (Management), students must complete 12 units (150 credit points):

6 core units (75 credit points)
4 discipline units (50 credit points)
2 elective units (25 credit points)

Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Aviation (Management) award is 100 credit points (normally 8 units), this is based on exit award requirements of 150 credit points

Units of study

Core units

Complete six units (75 credit points):

AVA80012 Aviation Industry Fundamentals

AVA80013 Airline Operations Management

AVA80031 Business and Strategy in Aviation

AVA80032 Marketing in Aviation

AVA80035 Capstone Research Experience *

CSM80010 Research Design and Methodology *

Aviation (Management) Discipline units

Select four units from the following (50 credit points):

AVA80015 Aircraft Selection, Acquisition and Contracts *

AVA80024 Environment & Sustainability Issues in Aviation *

AVA80027 Aviation Law and Air Transport Issues *

AVA80034 Airline Revenue Management and Pricing *

Elective units

Select two elective units (25 credit points) - the following are recommended:

AVA80003 Safety in Operational Teams

AVA80004 Human Factors and Advanced Technology

AVA80006 CRM and Threat and Error Management

AVA80007 Organisational Change in Aviation

AVA80008 Advanced Human Factors

AVA80010 Human Factors Instruction

AVA80016 Stress and Fatigue in Aviation

AVA80024 Environment & Sustainability Issues in Aviation

AVA80027 Aviation Law and Air Transport Issues

AVA80033 Risk Management Principles and Practices in Aviation

AVA80034 Airline Revenue Management and Pricing

Other electives may selected from Aviation (Human Factors), Aviation Management or other disciplines subject to approval from the course coordinator and availability.

* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Course aims and objectives.

Aims and objectives

On completion of the Master of Aviation (Management), graduates will be able to:

demonstrate high-level advanced knowledge in professional aviation management practice
identify and describe the complexity of issues and relationships in the aviation industry
apply established models to implement solutions to a variety of industry scenarios
describe contemporary and emerging aviation industry issues and challenges and to develop innovative strategies for implementation of effective management
demonstrate a mastery of theoretical knowledge and reflect critically on professional aviation management practice
plan and deliver an integrated capstone research experience using technical knowledge and research skills
apply clear and coherent communication skills to justify propositions and professional decisions
demonstrate responsibility and accountability for all personal work outputs.

Pathways and scholarships

- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology, the maximum credit available is four units (50 credit points) towards a 150 credit point Masters.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology, the maximum credit available is four units (50 credit points) towards a 150 credit point Masters.

Course fees and requirements

- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for consideration for entry, applicants are required to have a minimum Bachelor Honours qualification (AQF Level 8) or Graduate Diploma qualification (AQF Level 8) in any of the following disciplines: Aviation; Business; Economics; Finance; Management; Law; Marketing; Engineering.

Applicants who are currently enrolled in the Aviation (Management) postgraduate nested suite will be considered for entry into the Masters course upon meeting the academic requirements of the Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Management).

Note: Students currently enrolled in a lower level course of the nested suite may apply to progress to a higher level course with full credit.

How to apply

This course is closed for new enrolments.

Find out more

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Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE

Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au