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Doctor of Aviation Sciences and Management (DSAM) at RCST is a unique opportunity for
outstanding aviation professionals willing to become tomorrow senior leaders in
the air transport industry.
The
learning structure for our
Doctorate program in Aviation Sciences is in two parts (Taught Courses and
Independent Research).
The
first part (Taught Courses) is intended to prepare middle managers to senior
management level roles. It allows Aviation professionals to advance their
knowledge in a wide range of areas and to explore new air transportation
concepts. It aims to prepare future senior managers to cope with the various
challenges of the next century. The second part (Independent Research) of
the program is to research current issues in Aviation Industry. Professionals
will develop practical skills in research related to the aviation industry. It
gives future senior leaders the opportunity to enhance their problem-solving and
analytical skills. Those abilities are highly recommended for senior management
positions.
The Doctoral degree in Aviation Sciences and Management (DASM) will facilitates a
substantial amount of skill refinement in addition to building an advanced
knowledge-base for learners and accomplished individuals for effective
performance in the rigorous roles of Aviation leadership. Highly qualified
people with degrees in Aviation Sciences are in growing demand by
National and International Aviation Authorities, Corporate Airlines
Organizations, and Aviation training institutions to lead core divisions e.g. Aviation Administration,
Instructional Development, Program, Aviation and Airport Planning and Quality Assurance,
Organizational Assessment, Aviation Educational Research and
Development
The Doctoral program consist of well research
interdisciplinary courses relevant to the requirement of educational and
training organizations, courses and terminal assignments require a
rigorous level of commitment from the candidates. The distinguished and
influential title of "Doctor of Aviation Sciences and Management - DASM" is earned by
candidates who have completed the prescribed advanced level courseworks with
demonstrated theoretical and practical competencies leading to well prepared
dissertations which our Dissertation Committee and Subjects Experts recognised
as a credible contribution to literatures of the discipline
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program
Learning Outcomes -
Doctor of
AVIATION SCIENCE
● Understand the importance of making the right operational decisions at the time
where an airport master plan is draft.
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Acquire in-depth
knowledge of Civil Aviation Authorities’ responsibilities in improving safety
and security in aviation.
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Understand
the
interaction between the different players involved in the future commercial
space flights.
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Master various steps of Air Operators, Aircraft, and
Maintenance organizations Certification process
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Elaborate and conceive the
environmental policies for the airlines and airports of the 22nd
century
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Master the different phases of a major international aviation project management
life cycle.
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Become
tomorrow entrepreneurs in launching new commercial, business or space airlines.
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Develop advanced
leadership, organizational and management skills in an aviation environment.
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Career PATHS
Doctor
of
Aviation Sciences and Management
degree will prepare students for exciting
professional
careers in
leadership
positions
in public, academic and corporate organizations such as:
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► University
Professor /
Faculty Mentor |
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Airline
Operations Director / Strategist |
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Senior Aviation Specialist |
► Aviation Curriculum Advisor |
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► Aviation Project Head /
Director |
► Civil Aviation Authority Senior Manager |
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► Airport
Chief Operating Officer |
► Aviation Industry
Development Director |
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program Learning Structure
Aviation Professors
and Practitioners at RCST School of Aviation Sciences and Technology has
carefully researched and developed the professional oriented topics of learning
for the Doctor of Aviation Sciences and Management Program. The learning
structure for DASM program is in three
parts:
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STAGE
1:
CORE
COURSES -
DOCTOR OF AVIATION SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT |
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DASM 710 |
Airlines of the Future |
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DASM 730 |
Next Generation Airports |
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DASM 760 |
Commercial Space Flights |
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DASM 810 |
Aviation Leadership and Management |
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DASM
830 |
Project Management in Aviation |
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DASM
850 |
Business and Corporate Aviation |
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DASM
870 |
Organizational Behavior Applications in Aviation |
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DASM
890 |
Civil Aviation Authorities: Rules, Regulations and Enforcement |
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STAGE
2:
PROFESSIONAL
RESEARCH ELECTIVES |
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DASM 910 |
Professional Research
Paper
I (5000 to 6000 words) |
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DASM 930 |
Professional
Research
Paper
II (5000
to 6000 words) |
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DASM 950 |
Professional
Research
Paper
III (6000 to 7000 words) |
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STAGE
3: DOCTORAL THESIS
- DISSERTATION |
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DBA 975 |
Doctoral Thesis Proposal** |
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DAB 980 |
Doctoral Thesis
Writing,
Presentation and
Defence*** |
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** Thesis
Proposal of 2000 words must be submitted for approval before starting the
thesis |
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*** Thesis
full work should be between 40,000 to
80,000 words |
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Student can chose one field from
the professional concentrations listed in Stage 2. |
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR
STAGE 2:
Professional
Research
Electives:
Student
will decide the
Professional Concentration (Degree Major),
and
complete a minimum of 3 Graduate-Level
Courses within a chosen Professional Concentration - Degree Major.
The
3 Academic Courseworks MUST correspond to the chosen degree major when
writing the Three (3) Research Papers for the Elective
Courses
Approved Research Fields:
Below listed Professional Electives Courses are the areas of research
supported by RCST School of Aviation Sciences, student will decide the Topics and Titles of
the selected Research Courseworks within the listed fields of studies:
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Aviation Accident
Investigation
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Aviation Human Factors
► Airline
Operations
► Airline
Safety
► Airport Operations
► Airport
Design
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Airport Safety
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Proposals
For Research Papers (3 Elective Courses):
Student on the
Doctor of Aviation Sciences and Management (DASM) program is require to w rite
a
Research Proposal
for each selected Course
within the mandatory Professional
Research Electives. The Research Proposal
(maximum 3 pages) should be submitted to The Chair,
Doctoral Programs (copy: Director, School of Aviation Sciences) for Review and Approval. Upon
the approval of each respective proposal, the Nominated
Supervisor-Professor will send a written respond to the student e.g.
Faculty Comment (Approval and Instruction) for each Research Proposal, thereafter the
student can start working on the Research Paper for each of the 3
Elective Courses
chosen from above
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GRAduation requirements
Doctor
of
Aviation Sciences and Management (DASM)
degree requires the successful
completion of 100 ECTS-Units (European Credits Transfer
System) above Master degree. The total
cumulative credits will
include core courses, elective courses and applicable transfer
credits.
RCST has pool of highly qualified and experienced Faculty-Mentors to
provide quality mentoring and support throughout the study. Student
performance will be measured against acceptable overall academic achievements
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Doctoral -
DASM Candidate Profiles
Doctor of Aviation Science
and Management
program is aimed at acclaimed professionals interested in
attaining the highest academic knowledge in
Aviation Organization
and Leadership,
Institutional Policy Formulation, and Sustainable Development, and willing to
contribute to the development of knowledge in the disciplines of Aviation Leadership,
Institutional administration, Policy and Regulation
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Candidate
must be at least 30-years
old
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Possess Master or Doctorate Degree or equivalent qualifications from recognised
institutions
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Academic and professional
qualifications in the fields of Social Science, Law, etc
► Possess
supervisory or
management level
work experience
in private and public organizations
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Additional Information
FOR THE PROGRAM |
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Graduation Award |
Doctor of
Aviation Sciences and Mangement |
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Total Credits Required. |
Minimum 100 ECTS-Credits (include transfer credits) |
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Assessment
Methods |
Assignments,
Seminar,
Projects, Independent Research
(Course Examination) |
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Program Study Methods |
Supported Distance
Learning (SDL) and Online (Study
Methods) |
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Admission
Requirements |
Master
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) |
15 Months
or Less,
depends on
Transfer Credits |
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Tuition Fees
(DLS) |
CHF
750.00 per course (see
Tuition Fees Information)
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Admission Evaluation |
CHF 100.00 (Admission Evaluation Processing - Non-Refundable) |
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