Aviation Management

If you are passionate about all things aviation and dream about turning this into a diverse career, then studying Aviation Management will give you the knowledge and practical experience to succeed in this fast-paced and exciting sector.

A perfect fit for today’s dynamic and diverse aviation industry, Aviation Management programme gives you the advanced knowledge and understanding to dive into a career in the broad field of aviation business.

Why study Aviation Management at BNU?

Strong Industry Partnerships
BNU has established relationships with several major aviation companies, ranging from Airlines to logistics companies and airports to flight training schools. This helps provide networking opportunities that can lead to internships and placements, enhancing your industry exposure before graduation

Future Focused Education
At BNU, you'll gain an education that looks to the future, addressing both the environmental and technological challenges facing the aviation industry. With sustainability becoming a central concern, you'll explore how aviation is evolving to reduce its environmental impact. Learn to implement and evaluate sustainability initiatives, ensuring you're ready to contribute to an eco-conscious future.

Additionally, you'll develop critical research and analytical skills through specialized modules, equipping you to make data-driven decisions and contribute to innovative solutions. By mastering these forward-looking skills, you'll be prepared to meet the demands of a rapidly changing and evolving aviation landscape.

Industry Expert Academics
Learn from seasoned industry veterans, including former airline pilots, company managers, and air traffic controllers. They all bring real-world insights and valuable connections to your education. Their experience enriches your learning and prepares you for the challenges of the aviation sector.

Career Support and Employability Focus
BNU supports your career aspirations by helping you develop crucial skills, encouraging you to become enterprising and skilled leaders, and assisting in your search for employment after graduation, making you highly employable in the aviation and tourism industries.

Comprehensive Aviation Curriculum
At BNU, you'll delve into essential areas like airline operations, airport management, aviation law, and safety regulations. This broad curriculum equips you with the knowledge to excel in various roles within the aviation industry.

What will I study?

If you’ve got a keen interest in the business side of the airline and airport sectors, then look no further than our BSc (Hons) in Aviation Management. Providing the perfect blend of topics including, operations, planning, design and management our degree will equip you with the skills required by employers across these industries. You’ll gain a strong foundation of legal knowledge and an understanding of the broader social, economic and political contexts within which the law operates.

This course has a shared first year across multiple specialisms. After your first year, if you want to study a different specialism you can choose to change between BSc (Hons) Aviation Management and BSc (Hons) Aviation Management with Logistics.

This course is also offered as a four-year programme, including an initial Foundation Year. The Foundation Year will allow you to develop your academic study skills and build confidence in your abilities, identifying your own strengths and development needs for progression onto an undergraduate degree.

Year one
Core
Introduction to the Aviation Industry
Academic and Professional Skills
Aviation Finance
Airport Operations
Aviation Marketing

Year two
Core
Airline Operations
Research Methods
Security in Aviation
Aviation Safety and Crisis Management
Optional
Airline Pricing and Revenue Management
OR
Aviation Experience Project

Year three
Core
Extended Independent Work
Aviation Analytics
Sustainability and Ethics in Aviation
Optional
Airport Planning and Design
Digital Technology and Innovation in Aviation
Network Planning
Procurement and Global Sourcing in Aviation

BNU is a vibrant university with the student experience at its heart. We focus on providing you with the hands-on skills and real-life experience that will equip you with the tools needed to excel in the graduate workplace. With industry-experienced academics at the helm, you will be learning through a diverse learning and teaching culture. Teaching on this programme includes a combination of: *lectures *seminars *workshops *work-based learning *employer or organisation-based case studies *live or ‘real world’ projects *guided learning *simulations *practicals *discussion groups *virtual forums You will be assessed by a variety of means, such as coursework, presentations, learning journals, simulations, examinations and projects.