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Bachelor of Science in Airline Operations and Management program offer the necessary
understanding of the functioning of the core departments of an Airline firm. It
covers a wide range of areas, such as, aircraft acquisition, airline crisis
management and airline business management.
The program aims to prepare future managers
to cope with the challenges they will face while building networks, making
alliances, and maintaining the airline competitiveness in order to ensure their
business growth. IATA short-term forecast indicates that global air passenger
growth is set to recover faster in the Asia Pacific and Africa & Middle East
regions. New management positions will be available for those persons willing to
climb the ladder of success.
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Learning Outcomes
Bachelor of Science in Airline Operations and Management
degree will enhance students' careers prospect and enable graduates to:
► Gain knowledge in
developing an airline emergency response plan and in managing a crisis following
an aircraft accident at the airport
►Elaborate an airline development plan considering the low-cost airlines’ and the
legacy airlines’ markets.
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Master
the financial, pricing and marketing strategies to apply to keep an airline
business afloat.
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Manage
the acquisition of new aircraft for the airline fleet using an evaluation and
selection process and taking into consideration the leasing market.
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Make
the right operational decisions in order to optimize the flight operations and
to minimize the crew operating costs.
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Career Prospects
Bachelor
of Science in
Airport Operations and
Management
degree will prepare
graduates for exciting and
challenging careers in airport and aviation
business administration
such as:
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Airport Terminal
Officer |
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Airlines Dispatch
Manager
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Aviation Services
Officer |
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Airport Safety Administrator |
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Airline and Airport Field
Controller |
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Commercial
Airlines Manager |
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Airport Operations Leadership |
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Ground
Operations Controller
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PROGRAM Structure
and Content
The Bachelor
program structure and content
below
is
based on assumption
that candidates would have
completed higher education studies
(with at least 90 ECTS-Credits) and possess Undergraduate Diplomas, or equivalent qualifications from recognised university or
institute.
Candidate
will complete
a minimum of 18 Undergraduate Courses with Bachelor Thesis or Project in
lieu of transfered credits.
Candidates that possessed Higher Qualifications above 90 ECTS-Credits
will be Granted Further Transferable Credits, similarly,
additional Undergraduate Courses will be assigned to
candidates with
less transfer credits
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CORE Courses -
BS Airline operations and Management |
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BAVAL 300 |
Aircraft Acquisition |
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BAVAL
305 |
Airline operations |
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BAVAL 310 |
Airline
Safety |
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BAVAL
315 |
Airline Security |
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BAVAL 320 |
Airline Maintenance and Engineering |
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BAVAL
325 |
Airline Crisis Management |
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BAVAL
330 |
Airline Business Management |
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BAVAL335 |
Airline Business Development |
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BAVAL
340 |
Airline Environment |
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BAVAL 460 |
Bachelor Thesis / Project (capstone) |
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Elective
Courses - Business Curricular
(select 8 courses) |
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MGMT
310 |
Business Environment |
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MGMT
315 |
Principles of Management |
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MGMT
320 |
Principles of Economics |
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MGMT
325 |
Leadership Theory |
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MGMT
330 |
Principles of Marketing
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MGMT
335 |
Management Accounting |
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MGMT 410 |
Human Resource Management |
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MGMT 415 |
Managing
Information Systems |
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MGMT
420 |
Principles of Project Management |
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MGMT 425 |
Operations Management
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MGMT 430 |
Principles of Business Ethics |
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MGMT
445 |
Quality Management |
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Graduation
requirements
Bachelor
of Science in Airline
Operations and
Management
degree requires successful completion of
minimum 180 ECTS-Credits
(European
Credits Transfer System)
including applicable
Transferred Credits.
Student performance will be measured against acceptable overall academic
achievements.
The
Total Cumulative Credits
of 180-ECTS
required can be
achieved
through the combination of Learning Groups listed below (pending total
credits transferred into the program)
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General Education Courses
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Social Sciences Courses
● Aviation
Technical Courses
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Business Electives
Courses
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Independent Bachelor Thesis - Project
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Additional Information
FOR THE PROGRAM |
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Graduation Award |
Bachelor of
Science in Airline Operations and Mangement |
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Total Credits Required. |
Minimum 180 ECTS-Credits (include transfer credits) |
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Assessment
Methods |
Exams and Assignments per course (Course Examination) |
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Program Study Methods |
Supported Distance
Learning (SDL) and Online (Study
Methods) |
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Study
Duration
(DLS) |
18 Months
or Less,
depends on
Transfer Credits |
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Admission
Requirements |
Diploma, Higher Diploma,
Associate Degree or equivalent
(Admission Requirements) |
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Admission Intakes (DLS) |
Year-Round Admission anytime for Distance Learning Study (DLS) |
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Tuition Fees
(DLS) |
CHF 420.00 per course (see
Tuition Fees Information)
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Admission Evaluation |
CHF 100.00 (Admission Evaluation Processing - Non-Refundable) |
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Admisison Application |
Download Form -
Admission Application Form |
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