Bachelor of Aviation Management/ Bachelor of Applied Innovation
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
If a career in aviation management sounds intriguing, you can now gain all of the knowledge and skills you need, plus a whole lot more, thanks to Swinburne’s Bachelor of Aviation Management/Bachelor of Applied Innovation double degree.
Unique to Swinburne, this specialised program will really up your game by combining the latest in innovation practice with an aviation qualification. Your employment prospects take flight with this competitive skillset, giving you an edge in this exciting global industry.
The Bachelor of Aviation Management prepares you for management roles in the aviation industry in Australia and overseas, giving you comprehensive knowledge of aviation and allied industries. You’ll develop skills in organisational, regulatory, safety, technical and business management, so you graduate ready to take on frontline or strategic roles in the demanding, high-consequence aviation environment.
Your learning truly takes off as you learn how to innovate in a multidisciplinary, experiential environment that values collaboration, creativity and complex problem-solving. Develop leadership potential, persistence and human understanding as you learn what it takes to facilitate meaningful change through innovative ideas. Undertake projects inspired by your passions and interests and graduate with a portfolio to prove your innovation credentials.
Both degrees offer learning opportunities such as placements and internships in real-world environments.
Employment opportunities upon graduation range from aviation roles such as business systems manager, airline ground operations manager, airport manager, and airline operations manager, and innovation-specific positions including customer experience, transformation lead, innovation analyst, strategic designer and human-centred researcher.
Start dates
Hawthorn campus
- Semester 1 - 26 February 2024
- Semester 2 - 29 July 2024
VTAC codes
- 3400212521 (CSP)
- 3400212523 (IFP)
Course details
- Course structure and career opportunities.
Course structure
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Aviation Management/ Bachelor of Applied Innovation requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
View course rules and special requirements
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| The Global Aviation System | AVA10001 | 12.5 |
| Airline Business Strategy | AVA10012 | 12.5 |
| Aviation Project: Blue Sky Ideas | AVA10014 | 12.5 |
| Exploring Creativity and Innovation | INV10001 | 12.5 |
| Fundamentals of Innovation Practice | INV10002 | 12.5 |
| Innovation Sandpit | INV10003 | 12.5 |
| Responsible Innovation Futures | INV10004 | 12.5 |
| Airline Operations Management * | AVA20022 | 12.5 |
| Aviation Safety and Risk Management | AVA20023 | 12.5 |
| Aviation Project: Managing Implementation * | AVA20024 | 12.5 |
| Aviation Capstone 1: Project Planning * | AVA30008 | 12.5 |
| Aviation Capstone 2: Project Implementation * | AVA30009 | 12.5 |
*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes
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| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Innovation for Challenges of Today | INV20001 | 12.5 |
| Innovation for the Future * | INV20002 | 12.5 |
| Applied Innovation Internship | INV20003 | 12.5 |
| Applied Innovation Studio A * | INV30001 | 25 |
| Applied Innovation Studio B * | INV30002 | 25 |
| Leadership and Facilitation of Innovation | INV30003 | 12.5 |
*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes
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Other studies
4 units (50 credit points)
Choose from a combination of the following course components to complete 50 credit points of other study. Students may also select elective units (12.5 credit points each).
Work Integrated Learning
Swinburne's Work Integrated Learning program provides additional opportunities for you to gain valuable skills and real industry experience in the form of placements, internships or study tours - all while earning credit towards your degree.
Choose a Work Integrated Learning option:
You'll get paid to work in an area related to your field of study for 12 months, where you'll combine hands-on learning with academic submissions, workplace reflection and feedback from your host organisation. Most students undertake their placements in the third year of their degree, so you’ll want to map out your electives as soon as you can and register for a placement at least 6 months before your preferred start date.
The Professional Placement co-major has four 25 credit point units.
Professional Placement in Aviation
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Work Experience In Industry A | WEI20001 | 25 |
| Integrated Professional Placement A – Aviation | AVA20016 | 25 |
| Work Experience In Industry B | WEI20002 | 25 |
| Integrated Professional Placement B – Aviation | AVA20017 | 25 |
You'll get paid to work in an area related to your field of study for 6 months, where you'll combine hands-on learning with academic submissions, workplace reflection and feedback from your host organisation. Most students undertake their placements in the third year of their degree, so you’ll want to map out your electives as soon as you can and register for a placement at least 6 months before your preferred start date.
The Professional Placement minor has two 25 credit point units.
Professional Placement in Aviation
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Work Experience In Industry A | WEI20001 | 25 |
| Integrated Professional Placement A – Aviation | AVA20016 | 25 |
A Professional Internship is all about gaining valuable real-world skills in your area of study all while earning credit points towards your degree. Plus, it looks great on your CV as it shows you’ve had real industry experience before you’ve even graduated!
You might choose to complete your internship part-time over a semester or in a more intensive block during Summer or Winter terms.
Travel overseas, discover other cultures, enrich your professional experience and enhance your CV all while gaining credit towards your course.
- Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
- Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
- One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
- See the course planner for an example degree structure
Course learning outcomes
On successful completion of this Course students will be able to :
- As an aviation practitioner, demonstrate coherent understanding and application of the body of knowledge contained within the aviation industry including appropriate international and domestic regulations and organisations
- Employ an entrepreneurial approach in contributing to innovation, development and management of risk, data, technology and change within professional aviation practice
- Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of Aviation human factors, safety, management and technology to critically analyse and solve aviation business problems, implementing effective solutions in a global aviation context
- Work reflexively in teams and independently with a focus on safety, integrity, ethics, professionalism, accountability and collaborative leadership to function effectively within the highly dynamic and hazard rich aviation environment
- Employ an adaptable approach, applying risk based decision making to solving real-world aviation problems in commercial, operational and strategic areas
- Demonstrate effective oral, written and visual communication skills to work effectively with internal and external aviation business stakeholders across diverse professional settings
- Identify and articulate opportunities to innovate and create impact informed by user-centred research and/or data
- Adapt their discipline skillsets in new situations in response to complex and changing contexts, including interdisciplinary environments
- Facilitate and contribute to innovation teams that seek solutions to complex challenges, using inclusive collaboration practices to leverage different skills and perspectives
- Navigate commercial, human and technical requirements aided by prototyping and testing to deliver solutions that create value
- Communicate the value of experimentation, ideas and innovation with confidence in developing solutions to investors, potential partners, employers or other stakeholders
- Develop futures-focused innovations that integrate responsible social, technological and environmental factors
Career opportunities
Aviation opportunities include; Business systems manager, airline ground operations manager, airport manager, airline operations manager. With the development of skills and attributes through innovation capabilities, professional innovation roles may include; Innovation Consultant, Innovation Lead, Innovation Analyst, Strategic Designer, Creative Producer, Start-up Founder, Human-Centred Researcher, Self-employed Entrepreneur, Product Manager, Transformation Lead, Innovation Strategist and Innovation Manager
Fees
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Scholarships
At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students.
How to enter this course
- Entry requirements, pathways, credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.
How to apply
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View the Course Admission Information, which includes the ATAR and Student profiles for this course. Swinburne’s general admissions information is also available here.