Aviation Management

Overview

The MBA with Aviation Management is a two-year, part-time  programme offered to those working within the aviation sector. The programme is designed to allow participants to develop a deeper understanding of certain aviation related topics while also developing their general business understanding.

Course Delivery

The weekly commitment required each week during term time ranges 8-10 hours of class contact time in Semester 1, 2 and 3. Outside of this, students will be expected to do some independent work and reading. Assessments will also need    to be completed according to a schedule published at the start of each semester. A part-time MBA is demanding, but it is designed to be completed in the time frame allocated to it. The programme is delivered fully online and there is no requirement to be on campus at any stage. Classes will be scheduled primarily at evening time. All material is recorded and available for review subsequently.

3 or 4 modules per week for 13-week blocks (approx. 8hours of lectures/content/contact in total per week)

Semesters 1 & 3: September – December (break for Christmas)

Semester 3: January – May (break for Easter)

Semester 4: Thesis – independent supervised work from  January to August

Award

Masters in Business Administration with Aviation Management (Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications).

What will I study?

This MBA places an emphasis on the broad  aviation sector and examines the challenges relating to aviation business models, regulation, aviation leasing and emerging technologies. It also explores, through general business modules, the opportunities afforded through strategy and leadership in helping a business to grow and develop.

The programme has been designed with input from a strong  range of industry leaders drawn from the aviation sector.

Entry Requirements

• Applicants will have a Level 8 Major Award (or equivalent) in any area.
• Applicants must have considerable work experience in the aviation sector or currently be employed in an airline, airport or a strongly related business. 
• All candidates must meet minimum levels of English Language proficiency in line with University policy.
• The University’s Recognition of Prior Learning Policy can be applied for candidates without a Level 8 An applicant without such a qualification will be expected to have substantial business exposure as part of their experience.

What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.

Fees

€12,500 in four instalments

• Please note that applicants will be required to pay an acceptance fee of €500 online if a place on a course is offered. This fee is deductible from the overall course fee. 
• Note: You will not be charged for applying for the programme by clicking the 'apply now' button, you are only asked to pay an acceptance fee if a place is offered to you, and you wish to accept it.

Career options

Career Opportunities

Beyond the roles within the aviation industry graduates of  this programme would find employment in other industries given the skillset developed in this programme. Given the significant level of advanced business learning that the students will have undertaken the programme prepares students for a variety of roles. Coupled with their life skills and competences, graduates of this programme will be attractive in the jobs market. We envisage specific opportunities in the aviation sector in areas relating to logistics, commercialization, business development, leadership, operations and HR.