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Air Transport Management MSc

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Study mode

Part time

Duration

3 years

Start date

SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Transport Management

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Key information

With increased competition, technological and regulatory changes, every organisation needs a team of up-to-date managers ready to step up to fill leadership roles. This MSc course will give you the opportunity to learn the latest management techniques and transform your career in air transport management.

Course overview

Benefits of this course

Your course has been designed to give you a sound understanding for the national and international regulatory and commercial business environment. You'll also learn about aspects of fleet planning, route management, engineering and air traffic management issues.

First initiated by the Honourable Company of Airline Pilots, the programme is recognised as a key resource within the aviation industry, and as a benchmark for innovation.

Who is this course for?

If you want to take the step up in to a management role this course is perfect.

You'll need to have been working within the aviation industry for at least two years and looking to take the step up in to a management role. Current students include pilots, air traffic controllers, maintenance staff and engineers. Most have a licence/professional education.

You can also enrol if you have a military background and this course is compatible with The MoD's Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Service (ELCAS).

Teaching and assessment

Throughout your course you will learn from industry professionals and leaders in their field of expertise.

You will learn in modern lecture theatres, IT laboratories and have access to online assessment and communication tools.

Teaching takes place across global locations including London, Dubai and Frankfurt. Each module, including the Induction Workshop, is taught over a three-day period.

This programme will give you a recognised industry qualification, control of your own career and the ability to contribute to air transport management. The programme is very flexible and you can study while you work.

Career

This professional programme recognised by the aviation industry and approved by the Royal Aeronautical Society could transform your career.

An RAF air traffic controller immediately moved into a senior training position at Eurocontrol in Brussels after completing the programme.

Airlines are increasingly expecting their managers to study our MSc, and the City alumni network includes high-ranking individuals across prestigious aviation companies:

  • chief operating officer of Oman Air
  • chief executive officer of Jet Time
  • safety manager of Lufthansa
  • air safety director of ICAO
  • vice president of Emirates Airbus Fleet.

Modules

In this module you will gain an understanding that leadership and management of the industry economics and resources is essential for a successful company reputation and market presence. You will study economic principles as they relate to different airline business models.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£7,430

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£7,430

Entry requirements

Applicants must be employed in the aviation industry for at least two years to be considered for this programme. You will normally require a professional licence, for example an Air Transport Pilot's Licence, Aircraft Engineer Licence, Air Traffic Controller Licence or similar. However, applicants with Bachelor’s degrees in an aviation related subject (aeronautical engineering, aviation management or similar) will also be considered. The mandatory Induction Workshop to our MSc programmes must be passed and will assess the English capability and writing skills required for the MSc programme. Students must successfully pass the Induction Workshop before commencing with the MSc programme. The Induction Workshop is a short course offered every three months, which means you can apply to the MSc Air Transport Management at any point during the year.

University information

City, University of London is a leading UK institution, offering an innovative programme of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses which uphold the university’s commitment to enhance people’s lives through education. City is a research-driven university and has around 21,000 enrolled students, of which 45 percent are studying postgraduate qualifications. The university community is a diverse and international population home to...more