MSc Air Transport Management
University of Surrey
Key Information
Campus location
Guildford, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 - 2 year
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 21,500 / per year *
Application deadline
01 Jul 2024
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* for full-time Overseas students | full-time UK students:£11,900 | part-time UK students:£5,500, part-time Overseas: £10,750
Introduction
Why Choose This Course
Air transport is intrinsically linked to global economic prosperity. Before the COVID pandemic, more than four billion people traveled by air annually and air travel grew by over five percent a year. The air transport business environment is rapidly changing, and the industry requires access to advanced and comprehensive knowledge, combined with an in-depth understanding of its requirements.
Our Air Transport Management MSc will provide you with this knowledge and understanding, equipping you with the multiple skills and expertise that are required to succeed in the ever-evolving business of air transport.
You'll benefit from our pioneering research and industry analysis, as well as our unique proximity to Heathrow and Gatwick airports, which serve over 120 global airlines. This has allowed us to develop outstanding links with the industry, resulting in numerous high-profile guest speakers delivering engaging and stimulating lectures to our students.
Graduates from this course include pilots, air traffic controllers, and aeronautical engineers.
What You Will Study
Our MSc in Air Transport Management is well-designed and intellectually challenging to equip you with the skills and knowledge required for employment.
Throughout your studies, you'll learn about the fundamental aspects of air transport management, as well as analyze and debate theoretical and applied knowledge. You'll also learn about the operation and organization of airlines and airports and the latest technology.
This is the only air transport management course in the UK that will allow you the opportunity to use all three commercial software packages used by industry analysts and consultants as well as airlines and airports today: OAG, IATA AirportIS, and Cirium (Flightglobal). These tools are essential for analyzing airline market data and will give you a competitive edge with employers.
You'll produce a dissertation that researches a specialist topic, chosen by yourself, which will lead to an in-depth knowledge of this subject.
In a rapidly evolving sector, we are committed to maintaining the relevance of the content. Our modules, reflecting current industry needs and research focus, may adapt in response to emerging themes and external shifts. This adaptability allows us to improve the learning experience, and align with feedback from students and with guidelines from external industry consultation groups.
Visiting Speakers
High-level industry guest speakers at the CEO and vice president level regularly visit students on this program to share real-life experiences of the sector and insight on industry trends. Examples include speakers from EasyJet, American Airlines, and the European Commission. We foster this type of commercial acumen embedded within a framework of academic excellence to give you the best knowledge and expertise. Find out more about our visiting speakers in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.
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Curriculum
Academic Year Structure
Each module is taught in one-week blocks. There are normally two weeks off between each module when you are expected to conduct an independent study for your upcoming assignment.
Modules
Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.
The University operates a credit framework for all taught programs based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules can be either 15, 30, 45, 75 or 120 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.
The structure of our programs follows clear educational aims that are tailored to each program. These are all outlined in the program specifications which include further details such as the learning outcomes:
Air Transport Management MSc
Year 1 - Full Time
- Air Transport Fundamentals
- Air Transport Market Analysis And Forecasting
- Airline Fleet Planning
- Research Methods For Air Transport Management
- Airport Management
- Aviation Finance
- Aviation Marketing
- Strategic Airline Management
- Sustainability In Aviation
- Dissertation For Air Transport Management
Year 1 - Part Time
- Air Transport Fundamentals
- Airline Fleet Planning
- Aviation Finance
- Strategic Airline Management
Year 2 - Part Time
- Air Transport Market Analysis And Forecasting
- Research Methods For Air Transport Management
- Airport Management
- Aviation Marketing
- Sustainability In Aviation
- Dissertation For Air Transport Management
Timetable
Course timetables are normally available one month before the start of the semester.
New students will receive their personalised timetable in Welcome Week, and in subsequent semesters, two weeks prior to the start of the semester.
Please note that while we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week (Monday – Friday). Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities. Part-time classes are normally scheduled on one or two days per week, details of which can be obtained from the Academic Hive.
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Career Opportunities
We offer career information, advice, and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University.
This pioneering course will give you a distinct competitive advantage in today’s international job market. The program is taught by extremely well-regarded academics who continuously publish in respected journals and whose research sets industry standards.
Our Air Transport Management MSc graduates have gone on to develop promising careers in the following roles/areas:
- Airline management
- Airport management
- Aircraft manufacturer
- Aircraft leasing
- Aircraft maintenance
- Consultancy
- Air cargo and logistics
- Ground handling
- Airline catering
- Aviation journalism.
Program Tuition Fee
English Language Requirements
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