Aviation Management (with foundation year)

The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 onwards will be from Coventry University campus.

This course aims to provide you with a solid grounding for building a career in aviation management.

The foundation year will introduce you to the world of business with a sharp focus on aspects of management, business communications and marketing in a global context. The foundation year creates opportunities for students to develop key business skills and to put theory, both traditional and contemporary, into practice with real-world scenarios. Students who successfully complete their foundation year will then progress onto the Aviation Management BSc (Hons) degree within Coventry University’s School of Future Transport Engineering.

The degree focuses on the management of the multifaceted aviation industry from day one. You will be encouraged to explore the complex inter-relationships that exist between various stakeholders, such as airlines, airport operators, regulators, representative bodies and industry suppliers, in what is a dynamic and challenging environment.

The degree is ideal for individuals with an enthusiasm for commercial aviation and who wish to develop and expand their understanding and engagement with the industry. In so doing, the course aims to encourage aspirations for management and positions of leadership that will shape the future of the industry.

Key benefits of the degree

• Delivered in an environment that offers an opportunity for individuals from a broad range of subject interests, experiences and backgrounds to develop the commercial and technical knowledge, skills and capabilities commonly required to chart a successful career within the aviation industry

• Taught by current academics who have global and wide-ranging industry and academic experience in aviation

• Study the multifaceted aviation ecosystem and its interaction within the dynamic environment in which it operates

• Develop your understanding of the cohesive nature of the sector and the interaction between business and operational management

• Enhance your knowledge of the professional responsibilities within aviation, including an understanding of the associated ethical and legal issues, and the need for continuing professional development

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The foundation year will introduce you to the world of business with a sharp focus on aspects of management, business communications and marketing in a global context. The foundation year creates opportunities for students to develop key business skills and to put theory, both traditional and contemporary, into practice with real-world scenarios.

The first year aims to provide a fundamental understanding of the aviation ecosystem, a foundation of business management, economics, finance and data analytics, airport planning and design and an introduction to aeronautical engineering.

Modules
Foundations of Aviation Business
Aviation Ecosystem
Foundation of Aviation Economics Finance and Data Analysis
Airport Planning and Design
Fundamentals of Aeronautical Engineering and Flight Theory
Introduction to Project Management

Year Two
In Year two, you will develop more advanced knowledge and skills to do with aviation operations and aviation safety, amongst others.

Modules
Global Logistics and Cargo
Aviation Safety, Security and Emergency Planning
Airport Operations
Aviation Safety and Operations Assessment
Airline Marketing
Customer Service Management
Network Planning and Air Service Development

Placement Year
There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement* can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.

If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee* of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement.

Final Year
In Year three, you will develop more advanced knowledge and skills to do with critical thinking and the global approach to the aviation industry, amongst other topics.

Modules
Research Methods and Dissertation Development
Strategic People Management in Aviation
Airline Scheduling and Planning
Aviation Strategy and Finance
Sustainability and Aviation
Aviation Management Dissertation

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website.

*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website