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Bachelor of Science in Airport Operations and Management will help students to broaden their knowledge of
the aviation industry, designed for aviation professionals willing to
master airport technology and management.
The program
focuses primarily on logistical knowledge and management skills necessary to
oversee the management of an airport
and exposes students to different aviation topics such as, airport design,
airport business development and airport operations, needed to understand the
ins and outs of the everyday management of an airport. The Airports Council
International Europe new air traffic forecast projects a full recovery in
passenger traffic in 2024. Airport officers willing to stand out from the crowd
will be ready to fill future management positions.
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Learning Outcomes
Bachelor of Science in AirTraffic Control Operations and Management
degree will enhance students' careers prospect and enable graduates to:
● Understand the importance of an master plan
when it comes to airport capacity and the strategic location of the Air Traffic
Control tower and the firefighting building
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Grasp
the different aircraft automation systems used nowadays and their impacts on
flight crew performances and on human factors.
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Master
the last and future concepts in air traffic management taking into account the
ADSB technology implementation.
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Acquire in-depth knowledge of the different stakeholders involved in airport
operations.
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Develop and implement a safety management system in order to prevent occurrences
from happening.
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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 Air Traffic control operations and mgmt |
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BAVAT 300 |
Airport Design |
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BAVAT 305 |
Airport Operations |
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BAVAP 310 |
Airport
Safety |
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BAVAP 315 |
Airport
Security |
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BAVAP 320 |
Airport Maintenance and Engineering |
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BAVAP
325 |
Airport Crisis Management |
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BAVAT 330 |
Air Traffic Management |
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BAVAT 335 |
Aircraft Operations |
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BAVAT 340 |
Airlines Operations |
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BAVAT
345 |
Fundamentals of Aviation |
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BAVAT 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 AirTraffic Control
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 AirTraffic Control 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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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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Study
Duration
(DLS) |
18 Months
or Less,
depends on
Transfer Credits |
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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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