Aviation Management

Overview

This programme is designed for those who are keen to develop and consolidate their business and management skills through lectures, discussion and analysis of key management concepts across the broad spectrum of business in the aviation sector. The programme aims to help students progress to a standard of understanding and analytical thinking that enables them to advance in their careers and progress to Masters Level should they wish to do so.

Programme details

This BBS Management programme will provide individuals with an in-depth understanding of the theories, concepts and methods relating to the field of aviation management and will provide students with the basis and grounding in theory and practical application to in time take on supervisory and management roles in the aviation sector.

Management of Aviation requires a combination of specialist skills such as:

• Human Factors in Aviation
• TeamResource and Crew Resource Management
• EU Aviation Policy
• Aviation Case Studies
• Incident Command & Risk Management in the Operational Environment

Butit also requires more traditional business skills including:

• Management
• Groups and Teams Dynamics
• Communications
• Introduction to Marketing
• Quality Management & Control

Who is this Programme for?

This programme is relevant to anyone currently working in the aviation sector or those interested in a career in these areas. Previous students/graduates include pilots, maintenance personnel, administrators, ATC dispatchers and many others.

This programme has a strong student representation nationally with attending cohorts from Galway, Clare and throughout the Southern and Eastern Regions for example Antrim, Carlow, Cavan, Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Limerick, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Roscommon, Tipperary, Waterford and Westmeath.

What modules will I study?

Stage 1 - Level 6 Certificate

• Management
• Introduction to Research Methods
• Groups and Teams Dynamics
• Communications, Leadership and Motivation
• Introduction to Business Finance
• The Aviation Industry
• Introduction to Project Management
• Introduction to Marketing
• Introduction to Health and Safety & Safety Management Systems

Stage 2 - Level 6 Higher Certificate

• Business Law
• Human Factors in Aviation
• Logistics Management
• Incident Command & Risk Management in the Operational Environment
• Negotiations and Conflict Resolution
• Team Resource and Crew Resource Management
• Quality Management & Control

Stage 3 - Level 7 BBS Degree

• Business Continuity and Project Management
• Organisational Behaviour
• EU Aviation Policy
• Marketing Management
• Aircraft Acquisition & Finance
• Human Resource Management
• Aviation Case Studies

Stage 4 - Level 8 BBS (Hons) Degree

• Business Research Methods
• Strategic Information Systems
• Critical Incident Stress Management
• Strategic Analysis and Strategic Positioning
• Supply Chain Management
• Corporate Governance & Business Practice
• Dissertation

Course Delivery

Classes are delivered using a hybrid approach involving a combination of pre-course reading, pre-recorded classes, live and onsite classes.

Online Support

Students will have full access to a range of supports available online and through Blackboard, our virtual learning environment. These include our new online programme, PACE, which is designed to support students to access and effectively use library resources in order to complete assignments. Additional supports include an Academic Writing Centre and Maths Support Centre, freely available to all students.

This programme has secured funding under the Aviation Skillnet. Eligible companies and individuals can secure a 30% contribution towards course fees.

You or your employer should contact Maeve O Neill, at 061 423 622 or [email protected] to confirm that you are eligible for support.

Subject to terms and conditions.