Global Business and Pilot Studies

Overview

This is an ab-initio programme that provides embedded pilot training as part of a level 8 degree. This programme will see students study on campus for one year, undertake pilot training for a further two years, and then complete the final year of study online while working.

For prospective pilots, the ability to complete flight training together with an honours degree provides the student with a unique opportunity to take a blended approach to becoming a professional pilot.

The benefit of being able to experience life on campus enables students to develop social and interpersonal skills. The final year of the programme affords students the opportunity to complete their third level studies whilst working as a pilot through the delivery of exclusively online lectures tailored for actively working aviation professionals.

• NOTE: There is a substantial non-standard cost associated with completing this programme as the aviation aspect of the programme is not covered by Government supports. This must be considered by all applicants. See entry requirements below for further information.

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What will I study?

First Year at a Glance

• Develop an understanding of global business issues – as many Irish businesses and multinational companies trade internationally, this skill is in strong demand
• Find out more about marketing, management, and culture. Culture is an essential element of this programme as it broadens your insight into the wider world.
• Build your teamwork and interpersonal skills by complementing your knowledge with strong interpersonal skills.
• Develop some skills and knowledge that may be useful in undertaking your flight training

Entry Requirements

Entry 2024

For admission to a programme, standard applicants must

• score the necessary CAO points and
• meet the minimum entry requirements

Leaving Certificate in six subjects i.e. H5 in two subjects and O6/H7 in four other subjects. The six subjects must include Mathematics and either English or Irish grade O6/H7.

NOTE: Applicants must successfully complete an assessment by our approved training organisation partner, Atlantic Flight Training Academy. This may involve a simulator assessment, an interview and a medical assessment. For more information on this, please visit https://afta.ie/how-to-become-a-pilot/

NOTE: Applicants will be contacted after the CAO deadline to complete this assessment.

NOTE: There is a substantial non-standard cost associated with completing this programme as the aviation aspect of the programme is not covered by Government supports. This must be considered by all applicants. 

For Non-EU International Entry Requirements please visit https://www.mtu.ie/international/non-eu/.

Fees

Fees

Year 1: €3,007 payable to MTU

Years 2 & 3: €82,500* payable to AFTA

Years 2 & 3: €357 per annum payable to MTU

Year 4: €3,500 payable to MTU. 

* This amount is payable to AFTA for the integrated flight training programme. Please note a number of mentored programmes are also available and are detailed below. Please refer to  www.afta.ie for a summary of included and excluded costs. Agreed instalment plans are available.

*Fully Integrated Airline First Officer Pilot Training Programme Course Fee (2024): €82,500

• Deposit: €2,000 (non-refundable)
• First Day: €27,500
• Week 20 from start date: €27,000
• Week 40 from start date: €26,000

Ab-Initio Ryanair Mentored Programme Course Fee (2024): €102,500 includes TypeRating

• Deposit: €2,000 (non-refundable)
• First Day : €30,000
• Week 20: €28,000
• Week 40: €28,000
• Week 48: €14,500

Ab-Initio GlobeAir Mentored Programme Course Fee (2024): €87,500 TypeRating (€5,000)

• Deposit: €2,000 (non-refundable)
• First Day : €28,500
• Week 20: €28,500
• Week 40: €28,500

Ab-Initio ASL Mentored Programme Course Fee (2024): €82,500 includes TypeRating

• Deposit: €2,000 (non-refundable)
• First Day: €27,500
• Week 20: €27,000
• Week 40: €26,000

Ab-Initio VistaJet Mentored Programme Course Fee (2024): €92,500 (inc Flight Instructor Rating) Includes TypeRating

• Deposit: €2,000 (non-refundable)
• First Day: €27,500
• Week 20: €27,000
• Week 40: €26,000
• Upon completion of training and acceptance on to the Flight Instructor Programme: €10,000

Course Fee Excludes:

• Accommodation
• IAA license fees and fees for your ATPL exams- (120 euro per exams x 13) PPL and CPL licenses (approx. €840): in total approximately €2,400.
• Type Rating, this varies on programmes. During Type-Rating you may not receive payment (again airline dependent).

Additional costs may be incurred during the process of flight training such as:

• Online CUT-E assessment €60 and AFTA assessment fee: €300.
• Medical exam for EASA Class 1 Initial Medical: €650
• Renewal of EASA Class 1 Medical: €250
• Type-Rating: <€30,000 (employer dependant)
• ATPL theory exams and licence fees: Approximately €2,000

(Prices correct as of April 2024)

Career options

Employment Opportunities

This pathway enables students to gain a broad understanding of international business while undertaking their training to become a pilot. Decision making and teamwork skills are enhanced during these stages which lend themselves to increasing the abilities of the student and creating a better equipped pilot. The competencies developed during this programme will help put students in a position whereby they can progress their professional aviation careers (as pilots) in an industry that is multi-faceted and where transferable skills are invaluable.

Progression

Further Studies

Graduates of this Level 8 degree may be eligible to apply for postgraduate programmes at MTU:

• MA in Global Business Practice
• MSc in International Business
• MSc in Digital Marketing Strategy
• MBA in Strategy
• Master and PhD by research