Air Transport Planning and Management MSc

This course has been developed to meet the needs of graduates worldwide seeking to gain greater knowledge and experience in the air transport industry, and looking to progress into senior roles in management, operations, and commercial planning of airlines, airports, government departments, and aviation-related businesses such as aircraft manufacturing, finance, and consultancy. It is designed to provide a strong theoretical and analytical basis, coupled with the application of many practical techniques and strategies.

The course builds on the successful series of aviation short courses that have attracted participants from around the globe to the University each year. The School has a long-established interest in air transport research, consultancy, and teaching, having been set up by the renowned aviation academic Professor Rigas Doganis some 40 years ago. The University's association with aviation goes back much further, however, as it was here in the 19th century that Sir George Cayley first demonstrated the principles of flight.

Modules on both the one-year full-time course and the two-year part-time course are taught in blocks of five days at a time. Students take six taught modules in total (over one year on the full-time course, or two to three years on the block release part-time course) and complete a research dissertation. Email contact and tutorial support are provided between the module blocks along with guest lectures and workshop sessions for full-time students. International students who require a student visa will need to apply for the one-year full-time course.

Top reasons to study with us

• Gain industry insider knowledge – International industry speakers and practitioners contribute to our programme, bringing you their latest expert knowledge and experience to boost your learning
• As well as lectures, this is a practical course with hands-on activities such as simulation exercises, management games, and workshops, plus visits to airports and aviation facilities are organised to enhance your practical experience of the industry
• Our expertise covers the three main areas within air transport – airlines, airports, and air traffic management
• We’ll support you in choosing a topic of your choice for your research dissertation by providing guidance and industry contacts
• Flexible teaching – Modules are taught in blocks allowing you to study full-time or part-time to accommodate your time commitments, also giving you the opportunity to combine some sessions with our specialist short course activities, enabling you to further enhance your knowledge and expertise

Course climate action statement

The course aims to promote sustainable practices, both through teaching the latest developments in air transport sustainability and through individual behaviour, such as carbon footprint reduction, waste reduction, and ethical aspects of climate change causes. The course strives to teach the state of the art in the industry and hence promote future solutions for higher levels of air transport sustainability.